France won’t be popular if tourists only have one place to stay on their trip; as such, we should be thankful for the large variety of accommodation options in France and two of which are the famous Gites and Chambresd’Hotes.

The ‘Federation Nationale des Gites de France’ which has over 43,000 members in France including most Gites and Chambresd’Hotes is also the one that evaluates and assesses these hotels.

You won’t surely regret choosing to spend your holidays in a Gite or a Chambred’Hotes since in these places; you will have your own private space and freedom. Moreover, you can also have a flexible schedule, which is you can arrange your own transport and you can also eat whenever you want because there are no fixed meal times and you no longer need to wear a formal dress for dinner. You will really have an easy-going and relaxing stay on your vacation. This particular type of accommodation is also closer to the ‘real France’ and to the countryside. If you are on a budget, you would also be glad to know that staying in these accommodations can also cost less per person compared to staying in a hotel. This type of accommodation is good for groups and for family because you will no longer have to shed extra payment for a family suite or in booking for multiple Cheap Hostels in Paris.

The prices for Gites are different depending on some factors. If you will choose those that are smaller and are located in the less popular and northerly locations, then you would only pay a few hundred pounds. On the other hand, you can pay up to several thousand pounds if you choose those that are located in more popular locations. You can also expect that Gites with pool are much more expensive, though they are really of good value.

Gites de France accommodation has the following categories:

You can stay at Gites that are alone in a location or those that are situated with one or two other Gite properties. It can also be a good choice to live nearby somewhere which is also preferred by most Gite owners.

The wonderful thing about the Gites is that you won’t need to worry about the way they look like inside, as well as your necessities because the accommodation is always fully furnished. Basically, it will have at least a lounge, a bathroom, a kitchen and a number of bedrooms. Usually, there are also bed linens and towels, though you should also ask for them as you book as you may need to request these items specifically. You should also take note that the owners may not offer to clean the property during your stay, but if you want you can also avail of their additional cleaning service with extra charge, of course.

Gites de Groupe

These Gite options are ideal for large groups or families.

Gites d’Etape

These are perfect for groups of walkers or cyclists who do stopovers and who needs accommodation that are off the beaten track.

Gite Equestre

This option is specifically a great option for groups or people who are travelling across France on horseback since this Gite option offer stabling for horses.