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.
Special Feature: “This Week in Uzès“ Every August, something very strange happens in Uzès. It starts with music drifting through the streets. Then the first creature appears. Not a person in costume. A creature. It’s
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.
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Winter in the south of France can be colder and wetter than many visitors expect. As the weather shifts, so do eating habits. This is
Autumn South of France How do you spend an autumn South of France? I visit Les Beaux Villages, browse through brocante stores and outdoor markets,
Reflections from the Epic & 80 Road Trip with Patricia Sands For the past five weeks, I’ve been largely absent from The Barefoot Blogger. The
I’ve found a suitable companion after seven years of living in France. Now I’m learning about life in Uzès, traveling with a pet. Meet Fanny. Fanny
The French love their fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s why there are farmers’ markets in France in nearly every town, once a week or more
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
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles.
If you wonder about the heat wave in Uzès and how it’s affecting townfolk and tourists, let’s look at the
The Rhythm of Life in France: Slower, Intentional, and Anchored in Rituals France doesn’t hand you its secrets all at
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, traditionally on the third Thursday of November, celebrates the harvest’s end in France’s Beaujolais region. In Uzes,
