Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for over 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.
Few sights are quite as magical as Mont-Saint-Michel rising from the sea. From a distance, the medieval village climbs toward the abbey, its spire reaching into the sky. It could be Cinderella’s castle. Climbing Mont-Saint-Michel
The Barefoot Blogger shares over 10 years of inspiring personal stories and enriching experiences across France. Exploring both renowned landmarks and hidden treasures through the eyes of an American expat who has embraced life in this captivating country. Be prepared to fall in love with France all over again.
Join the Barefoot Blogger Mailing List!
Don’t miss out on the latest stories, expats tips, and cultural insights from all around France delivered right to your email!
Peta Mathias, the New Zealand book author, TV personality, and former Paris restaurant owner heads straight for the Uzès farmers market when she arrives at her south of France...
So much time, so many places, so much chocolate! February in France is one of my favorite months. Perhaps that’s because it brings back memories
The South of France may be famous for its lavender fields, vineyards, and sparkling Mediterranean coastline, but for oyster lovers, the Étang de Thau lagoon
The new “go-to” place in the south of France is Occitanie Occitanie is the new “go-to” place in the south of France. When visitors have
Beautiful Lyon Now that you have seen some of the foods that make Lyon one of the world’s great pleasures, here are a few of
I first visited Saint-Paul-de-Mausole years ago while tracing the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy. The former monastery, now a private hospital, is where Van
As much as I’d love to write a blog post this week, I’m too busy stressing! The French drivers’ code
Most people begin thinking about practical questions before moving to France. They want to know where they should live, how
What’s covered, what’s not, and why “universal” doesn’t mean free Moving to France is exciting. It is also layered. Healthcare
Now that I’ve dealt with the humbling experience of failing the French drivers’ code test not once but six times,
