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More Americans than ever are thinking seriously about retiring in France, and many are making life-altering decisions based on incomplete information—fantasy, fragments, or fear. Over the past year, I’ve written about retiring in France — not to persuade anyone to move, but to slow the conversation down. Retirement in France isn’t a lifestyle brand. It’s ...


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If you’ve followed the Barefoot Blogger for a while, you already know how much I adore France — and how grateful I am for the friendships it’s brought into my life. One of the most special of those friendships is with Patricia Sands, the bestselling author whose novels capture the heart and soul of this […]


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The Rhythm of Life in France: Slower, Intentional, and Anchored in Rituals France doesn’t hand you its secrets all at once. Living in France as an expat, you notice them over time — in the space between the morning market and the long lunch that follows. In how people greet each other with care, or […]


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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 when you travel back to the U.S., especially during the holidays. The two countries aren’t just eating different foods. They’re […]


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A Barefoot Blogger | French Footsteps Guide Why planning your next chapter matters if you are starting a new life in France The Question That Changed Everything When I first visited Uzès, I fell in love with it and knew I had to come back. After I retired, I returned for a summer stay, and […]


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