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Category: France

Why Rouen Is Worth the Visit: Joan of Arc, Monet, and Julia Child

Epic & 80 Road Trip | Stop 1: Rouen France If someone had asked me what I knew about Rouen, France, before the Epic &

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Deborah Bine July 18, 2026
Saint-Malo

Saint-Malo: An American Tour Guide’s View of Life in Brittany’s Historic Walled City

One of the things I enjoy most about traveling through France is meeting Americans who have made a life here. During my “Epic & 80”

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French Footsteps July 12, 2026

Paris Without an Agenda: The Simple Joy of Wandering Through Paris

My friend and travel buddy, Patricia Sands, and I turned 80 this year. For many people, reaching that milestone means traveling less. For us, we’re

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Deborah Bine July 7, 2026

Car Insurance in France: What Americans Should Know Before Getting Behind the Wheel

During the five weeks Patricia Sands and I recently spent on the road, we covered more than 5,000 kilometers across France. The trip reminded me

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French Footsteps June 28, 2026

Five Weeks, 5,000 Kilometers, and a New Side of France at 80

Reflections from the Epic & 80 Road Trip with Patricia Sands For the past five weeks, I’ve been largely absent from The Barefoot Blogger. The

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Deborah Bine June 21, 2026
Remember Oradour-sur-Glane

Beyond Normandy: The Tragedy of Oradour-sur-Glane

Remember the atrocity of June 10, 1944

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Deborah Bine June 19, 2026

Before You Move to France

Most people begin thinking about practical questions before moving to France. They want to know where they should live, how much money they will need,

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French Footsteps June 14, 2026
Why Visit Normandy?

Normandy: A Land and History Shaped by the Sea

After more than thirteen years in France, there are still places I have never seen. Normandy was one of them. At the end of April,

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Deborah Bine June 8, 2026

Bordeaux to Spain? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Stop in Eauze

(This article is a paid partnership with HouseSitMatch) Bordeaux to Spain road trip? Make a stopover in Eauze, France. Set in the Gers in southwest

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Deborah Bine May 4, 2026

2026 Best Places to Retire in France. Compare U.S. States to the 13 Regions of France

Find the Perfect Region Based on Your U.S. Hometown If you are among the growing number of Americans looking for the best places to retire

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Deborah Bine April 25, 2026

After 13 Years in France, I’m Finally Learning the Language—Here’s What Changed

I’m learning French in France in a way that actually works. In the Pyrenees, French Wasn’t Optional I’ve just come back to Uzés from a

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Deborah Bine April 23, 2026

A Medieval French Village Built in Circles: Getting Lost in Quarante

In Quarante, getting lost isn’t a mistake. It’s by design. Have you ever wished you could spend time “getting lost in a French village?” It’s

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Deborah Bine April 19, 2026

A Big Tax Mistake Americans Make When Moving to France

Most people planning a move to France spend their time thinking about where to live, what things cost, and what daily life will feel like.

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French Footsteps April 13, 2026
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What Nobody Tells You About Bread Etiquette In France

Believe it or not, there’s bread etiquette in France — why it goes on the tabletop and other small rules Americans don’t expect One of

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French Footsteps April 10, 2026

A Hidden Picasso Just Outside Uzès

When Amanda Summer reached out to me while visiting Uzès, I had no idea the conversation would lead to a guest post on my blog.

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Deborah Bine April 2, 2026
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