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.
Taking a day trip from Uzès to the Cévennes feels like crossing a border — not of countries, but of culture. The road north climbs through olive groves and vineyards, then turns to chestnut forests
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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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...
Taking a day trip from Uzès to the Cévennes feels like crossing a border — not of countries, but of culture. The road north climbs
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn't seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that...
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 always get goosebumps during national anthems. There’s something very stirring when voices of the proud rise together — not in perfect harmony, but in
There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “Visit as many of France’s ‘ Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ‘ as I possibly
Family is visiting Uzès. Nothing could make me happier than to show him the sights and to introduce him to
A recent visit to Carrières de Lumières was my third experience with the digital, immersive events staged in a former
My bonne chance this week was visiting a friend in Nimes who lives only a few blocks from the Stage
Are Murano and Burano worth a visit while you’re in Venice? The half-day I spent in the colorful towns was
