Gites Ruraux

A Gite is a great way to spend a vacation in the famous tourist destination of France.

The Gires Ruraux are Gites that are rural in France.

Why not rent, borrow a Gite. They can be used for vacations, holidays or retirements.

A gîte, (masculine gender) is a French holiday home that is available for rent. Gîtes are usually fully furnished and equipped for self-catering. Many owners choose to handle their own rentals and you can find these by searching online on the multitude of gite listing sites or by checking with the local tourist information office.

The original term Gite means simply a form of shelter. Gites today vary from being luxury holiday homes to very very basic apartments. Some Gites don't provide linen as standard, so many gite holiday makers take their linen with them. However many gite owners do include linen or at least the option of linen.

Gîtes are encouraged by the local tourist board and planning authorities as they attract investment and tourism.

Gîte owners are required to ensure their gites are safe and comply with the necessary rules, regulations and insurance requirements.

Technically speaking to be called a gîte the owner must live close by in order to provide help, assistance and a warm welcome to guests. Gîtes are generally old farmworkers' cottages or converted outbuildings and barns within the proximity of the owners' principal residence. This type of holiday accommodation is sometimes regarded as basic in terms of facilities, however most gîtes are generally very well kept and a growing number will have excellent facilities such as fully fitted kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, TV, DVD and access to a swimming pool or other sporting activities. The term gîte nowadays encompasses most forms of holiday cottage and even holiday flats or apartments.

Gîte Rural
Offers self-catering accommodation located in the countryside, by the sea, or in the mountains. The gite is completely self contained with one or more bedrooms, a lounge or dining room, a kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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