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Making friends in France

I Loved France. I Left Because I Was Lonely.

Making Friends in France: What Americans Need to Know Before Moving. For many Americans, making friends in France turns out to be harder than securing

Deborah Bine March 24, 2026

Healthcare in France for Americans

How Healthcare in France Really Works for Americans

What’s covered, what’s not, and why “universal” doesn’t mean free Moving to France is exciting. It is also layered. Healthcare in France for Americans is

French Footsteps March 19, 2026

80th birthday tea party on a terrace outside Uzès in the South of France

Turning 80 in France: Fifty Friends and a Terrace in Uzès

I just turned 80. It’s as hard to admit as it is to imagine. If someone had told me years ago that I would celebrate

Deborah Bine March 10, 2026

Menton Lemon Festival: What to Know About the Fête du Citron in France

The Menton Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron) transforms the French Riviera each February. Here’s what to know — history, timing, tickets, and how to plan

Deborah Bine March 1, 2026

cassoulet in southern France

Cassoulet in Southern France: Medieval Origins and a Tradition That Endures

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

Deborah Bine February 13, 2026

ChatGPT Sent Julie to the South of France: Yes! We Met in Uzès

Julie landed in Uzès. And yes—now we’re friends. You may recognize the story about the woman ChatGPT sent to the South of France. Julie asked

Deborah Bine February 5, 2026

Inside the French Resistance: One Woman’s Remarkable Story

A Barefoot Book Review: A Woman of No Importance The untold story of the American Spy who helped win WW II. By Sonia Purnell Reviewed

Deborah Bine January 31, 2026

What Living in France Has Really Taught Me This Year

A year of living, writing, and paying attention —a look beyond the fantasy of France. While taking a short break from writing during the holidays,

Deborah Bine January 19, 2026

Thinking of Retiring in France? What 13 Years of Living Here Has Revealed

More Americans than ever are thinking seriously about retiring in France, and many are making life-altering decisions based on incomplete information—fantasy, fragments, or fear. Over

French Footsteps January 2, 2026

The French Effect

From Paris to the Côte d’Azur: The French Effect by Patricia Sands

If you’ve followed the Barefoot Blogger for a while, you already know how much I adore France — and how grateful I am for the

Deborah Bine December 29, 2025

The French Way: Living in France As An Expat — and How Americans Can Fit In

The Rhythm of Life in France: Slower, Intentional, and Anchored in Rituals France doesn’t hand you its secrets all at once. Living in France as

French Footsteps December 9, 2025

How French Vs. Americans Eat: Daily Meals and Holiday Traditions in Real Life

Living in France changes your sense of how meals work. Not the ingredients — the rhythm. The entire day is shaped by meal structure, and

Deborah Bine December 3, 2025

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Creating the Life You Want in France

A Barefoot Blogger | French Footsteps Guide Why planning your next chapter matters if you are starting a new life in France The Question That

French Footsteps November 16, 2025

Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy: A Peek Inside the French Sanatorium and Once Hidden Rooms

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

Deborah Bine November 12, 2025

Let’s Start A Conversation About Moving to France

A New Video and Conversation Series About Life in France A New Way to Connect: The French Footsteps Video & Talk Series There’s a new

French Footsteps November 9, 2025

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