7 Days in Dordogne: Cahors to Sarlat
We finally got it right on the third day of the seven-day Dordogne tour with my friend from kindergarten. We narrowed down the “to-do” list for our seven-day Dordogne tour to a manageable number of places to see in one day. We developed the concepts of “walkabouts” and “drive-by photo shootings.” In other words, […]
7 Days in Dordogne: Step-by-Step
wandering through Dordogne
Samuel Beckett in Roussillon, France
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
French Expat Visa Update: Done!
When you have an appointment at the prefecture to renew your French expat visa, you’d better show up. Rain, shine … or flu! Today was the day to update my 12-month French expat visa — or carte de séjour. The event seems to come around much faster each year. I could swear I just picked […]
Marseille Tour: A Stormy Past. A Brilliant Future.
A recent Marseille tour turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top of my travel list. Even though it’s less than two hours away from Uzés. It’s surely because I’ve watched too many movies and TV shows about […]
The 3 Most Magical Christmas Markets in France
After touring the most popular Christmas Market in France — Strasbourg, Colmar, and Kaysersberg –, I have to say they were pretty spectacular. Yet there was nothing quite like the magical Christmas markets in the small towns we visited next in Alsace: Eguisheim, Riquewihr, and Ribeauville. 3 Magical Christmas Markets When my friend Paula and […]
Best French Christmas Markets: Colmar and Kaysersberg
The best French Christmas Markets are in the Alsace region of France, or so I’m told. I had to see for myself. Ask anyone who’s scouted for the best Christmas Markets in Europe, and they’ll say Strasbourg, Colmar, and Kaysersberg in France are among the most famous. Since I’m on a mission to visit as […]
Best Christmas Markets in France: Strasbourg
Eleven Christmas Markets in one town … oh my! Strasbourg is a busy city during the Christmas Market. Not only is it home to approximately 300,000 full-time residents, but Strasbourg also bulges at the seams with holiday visitors during November and December. Best Christmas Markets in France Known as the home to one of France’s […]
The Very Best Christmas Markets in France
I’ve heard the best Christmas Markets are here in France, so I had to check them out. If it’s bright holiday lights and decorations, streaming holiday music, and festive foods that rank a Christmas market at the top of the list, there’s no doubt the best Christmas Markets are in France. Strasbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, […]
French Thermal Spa: The Cure
Of all the places the Barefoot Blogger has wandered, a trip to a French thermal spa for a cure has to be the most relaxing… and French! I’m pretty sure I was the only person at the resort who was from outside France. I was undoubtedly the only one not speaking French. On the afternoon of […]