Last Trek Through the Carolinas
The “friends and family” tour through the Carolinas continues. Here are some of my favorite sights!
La Grande-Motte: A Thoroughly Modern French Holiday
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 among French antiques.
French Artists and Friends
By now you know that some of the Barefoot Blogger’s favorite people in France are artists.
I’m Learning French!
For all those ‘doubters’ out there who think the Barefoot Blogger will never learn French, here’s news.
“Why Did You Move to France?”
Why did I move to France? It’s time to answer a most frequently asked question: “Why did you move to France?” “Because I could” That might sound like a smug answer, and I don’t mean it to be taken that way. Yet it’s true. I’m healthy, my children are in good places in their lives, […]
10 Things That Are “Just So French”
When one of my long-time friends visited Uzès, she’d often say: “That’s just so French!” From fashions in boutique shops to foods at the market, there’s much to learn about the people and the French way of life. Here are 10 things you’ll find in France, especially in the south. Can you name more? #1 […]
The French “Ninth Art”: Bandes Dessinées
The French love bandes dessinées — drawn cartoons. We may call them “funnies” in the States but here they take the art form quite seriously.
Shopping Finds in San Quentin la Poterie
No matter how many times I visit the villages near Uzes, I find something new and irresistible.
Christmas in Paris
Three months after landing in France I was in Paris for Christmas. Just thinking about again is a thrill.
O, Come Let Us Adorn Thee
Churches, Temples and Mosques