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.
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 a moment of shared belonging, of identity, of belief. The
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 hides some of its best features out of sight, behind closed doors.
If you don't already have your bags packed, here are a few things you'll surely miss staying at home.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tour When visitors to the south of France ask which Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries to visit, here’s the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tour I know. The
North of the Dordogne, near Brantome, lies Le Plus Beau Village Saint-Jean-de Côle — one of the prettiest villages in France. Within its tiny confines,
Bordeaux city guide
Before “lockdown,” IS Aix-en-Provence French language classes and Cook’n with Class Uzès quickly filled their summer spaces. Now, you can join these French class favorites from
Welcome to the next in a series of interviews with my friends and neighbors in France aimed at helping Americans,
For five full days we packed in as much history, animal adventures, and fun in the south of France as
For Americans considering a move to France or an extended stay, one key aspect of settling in is deciding whether to
The best French Christmas Markets are in the Alsace region of France, or so I’m told. I had to see
