Discover Gourdon, a Hidden Gem Above the Côte d’Azur
During my road trip along the Côte d’Azur, I often found myself gazing up at the hills, wondering what lay above the coastline. Little did I know I would discover Gourdon — one of Les
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.
During my road trip along the Côte d’Azur, I often found myself gazing up at the hills, wondering what lay above the coastline. Little did I know I would discover Gourdon — one of Les
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Just an hour down the road from Uzes, near Montpelier, is the beach resort La Grande-Motte. At first glance, it's a bit like seeing a piece of contemporary furniture...
Traveling solo means there’s no one to help with the bags. What you take, you carry. I’m trying my best to pack light when I
For five full days we packed in as much history, animal adventures, and fun in the south of France as we possibly could.
Revisit the ancient past with a tour of Romans in Nimes — one of the critical Roman towns in “Gaul” during the days of Augustus.
Special friends are on the way to visit the Barefoot Blogger, including my dear 10-year-old McKenna. Planning the 7-day visit has been easier than you'd think.
Imagine a dining experience that feels like a page from a history book, bringing you face-to-face with the grandeur of King Louis XIV’s legendary feasts.
What if you had only one day in Aix-en-Provence? That was our challenge when planning this year’s South of France
Oradour-sur-Glane is a village in France that won’t appear in travel magazines but is important on many levels. By writing
Sete, France on a weekend in the summer is more than a bar scene. It’s a multi-cultural extravaganza.
So it begins… The “Golden Girls” Tour Uzès Tour Uzès with the Golden Girls on the whirlwind trip through France