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Category: France

A Big Tax Mistake Americans Make When Moving to France

Most people planning a move to France spend their time thinking about where to live, what things cost, and what daily life will feel like.

French Footsteps April 13, 2026

What Nobody Tells You About Bread Etiquette In France

Believe it or not, there’s bread etiquette in France — why it goes on the tabletop and other small rules Americans don’t expect One of

French Footsteps April 10, 2026

A Hidden Picasso Just Outside Uzès

When Amanda Summer reached out to me while visiting Uzès, I had no idea the conversation would lead to a guest post on my blog.

Deborah Bine April 2, 2026

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

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: 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