Footloose in France
Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for nearly a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
Bouziques: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France
South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouziques. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and seafood lovers alike for its claim to fame as the home of the “world’s best oysters.” Bouziques is making waves
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Eiffel Tower in 8318 Steps
Day two of the Paris Dream was a walking day… to the Eiffel Tower in 8318 steps. Not only did I finish my exercise goal for the day, I...
Bordeaux Day 1: The Secrets of Great Wine
Those following the Barefoot Blogger know I’m a wine lover, not a wine connoisseur. That didn’t stop me from wine tours in Bordeaux. Offered by the Tourist Office in Bordeaux, the...
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and...
Visit Uzès, France: Inside the Château de Duché
Anyone who visits Uzès, France, is in awe of the Château de Duché. It’s the town’s centerpiece and home to the Duke of Uzès, France’s oldest ducal peerage. The...
Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzès
Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzes. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des...
Summer in Nîmes’ Ancient Arena. Nîmes Rocks!
Elton John is in Nîmes tonight. He's just one of the stars that show up in France for a summer concert in Nîmes' ancient arena.
Parties, Artist and Friends. Life’s A Beach in Sete
Sete, France parties and friends
Fast Train to Nice. Time and Space Travel
Fast Train to Nice I’ve just returned on a TGV train to Avignon after spending 24 hours in Nice. The
Paris Christmas Lights
I’ve always wanted to visit Paris or London for Christmas. The thought of Paris Christmas Lights or London, decked in
The Bad Girls in Sete
I got up close and personal with the Bad Girls of London while they literally “took over” two bistros in
