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.
Living in France changes your sense of how meals work. Not the ingredients — the rhythm. The entire day is shaped by meal structure, and once you’ve lived inside it, you notice the differences immediately
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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Lyon is famous for its bouchon restaurants
If you’re like me, navigating Paris airports and train stations can be tricky, especially for non-French speakers. Since I often take a train from Avignon
The new “go-to” place in the south of France is Occitanie Occitanie is the new “go-to” place in the south of France. When visitors have
Arles is a town I keep coming back to again and again. Maybe it’s the way history and art are woven into every street. No
I love it for someone who has never spent much time in Marseille! I jumped to join a cooking class in Marseille with Gilles Conchy
Discover the art of slow travel in France — from eating escargot in France to savoring life at a snail’s pace. Certain things about France
Today started out early for me … like 5:30am to put together the last bit of packing. Admittedly, I’m not
Wine Tasting and Pottery Uzès has its own calendar, of sorts. Sundays fetes in Uzès are for wine tasting and
If there’s one thing American chefs do better than the French it’s crab cakes
If you’re traveling to the French Riviera and looking for cultural experiences, the Nice Opera House is a must-see destination.
