Gitelink - Gites in France - 2025
Selected self catering holiday cottages and b&bs in rural France
Gitelink.com
Gite
holiday cottages and b&bs in the peaceful tranquility
of
rural France
Established in 1999, Gitelink lists a choice selection of quality holiday rentals and b&b's in France, with most properties bookable directly with the owners. Quality does not have to mean expensive, and there are gites for all budgets. Almost all holiday cottages on Gitelink are in secluded rural locations; most are fully self-contained, offering a safe environment without the risks of hotels or tourist resorts. Almost all have gardens or outside patios and many have pools... Those that don't have pools are generally cheaper, and may have swimming nearby.
Established in 1999, Gitelink lists a choice selection of quality holiday rentals and b&b's in France, with most properties bookable directly with the owners. Quality does not have to mean expensive, and there are gites for all budgets. Almost all holiday cottages on Gitelink are in secluded rural locations; most are fully self-contained, offering a safe environment without the risks of hotels or tourist resorts. Almost all have gardens or outside patios and many have pools... Those that don't have pools are generally cheaper, and may have swimming nearby.
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To reflect changing trends, the 2025 guide lists gites (self catering) and b&b's (catered) together on regional pages - though b&b's also feature on dedicated b&b pages. |
Area 1 - Gites in Northwest FranceArea 2 - Loire and central FranceArea 3 - Gites in North east France3b. Champagne region
Area 4 - Gites in southwest FranceThemed pages / Other accommodation
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Area 5 - Massif Central and Alps5c. Rhone and Alps
Area 6 - South of France and MidiTravel & tourist information for France
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Tips on booking gites in France
While many gites are quickly booked up in the peak summer months of July and August, there are plenty of off-peak bargains to be had even for last minute bookings in spring and early summer – May and June – and in late summer and Autumn. September is a great month for holidaying in France, with the weather still generally warm, but no more crowds.Gite prices: book directly, book wisely, and avoid rental agency fees.
- Gite prices can vary enormously from region to region, even from village to village, and by season; but the Gitelink directory does not knowingly list gites that are overpriced .
- In addition, owners who take bookings directly can offer better rates, as they avoid the big fees charged by some of the major holiday rental sites, which can now add more than 20% to the cost of a booking. With Gitelink, book either directly with owners, or book through Booking.com which does not charge any extra booking fees on top of the rental price.. Note however that in most parts of France, a small nightly tourist tax (often less than 2 € per person) will be added to the bill, whether the property has been booked directly or indirectly.
- Big savings on gite rental prices can be made by choosing weeks in early summer or early autumn. Weekly gite rental rates in July and August for gites in this directory vary from less than € 500 a week to a few large gites that charge over € 1500 a week in high season - and are much cheaper off-season.
- Gite rental charges depend on location, size, facilities, and the quality of the amenities. Gites can be, and usually are, considerably cheaper outside the peak summer months, and often offer exceptionally good value for money – far cheaper than equivalent accommodation in hotels.
- The regions of France Region by region guide to France, from About-France.com
- Driving in France - from About-France.com
Gite
or B&B owners:
Add site: list your gite on Gitelink
Gitelink is a successful online travel portal for the promotion of traditional gites, country cottages to let, bed & breakfast establishments, or even small groups of gites. All properties are listed on both the English and French versions of the directory. Gitelink only lists holiday accommodation that meets good quality and service standards. Registration with Gites de France is not required. See announcers page for further information. Click to request furher information
Add site: list your gite on Gitelink
Gitelink is a successful online travel portal for the promotion of traditional gites, country cottages to let, bed & breakfast establishments, or even small groups of gites. All properties are listed on both the English and French versions of the directory. Gitelink only lists holiday accommodation that meets good quality and service standards. Registration with Gites de France is not required. See announcers page for further information. Click to request furher information
Propriétaires
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Inscrivez votre site sur Gitelink : Si vous avez déjà un site qui présente votre hébergement - gîte ou chambres d'hôtes - qu'il soit ou non inscrit aux Gites de France, cliquez ici pour plus d'informations. Nous vous enverrons des indications pour figurer sur Gitelink.
Inscrivez votre site sur Gitelink : Si vous avez déjà un site qui présente votre hébergement - gîte ou chambres d'hôtes - qu'il soit ou non inscrit aux Gites de France, cliquez ici pour plus d'informations. Nous vous enverrons des indications pour figurer sur Gitelink.
The Gitelink
selectionAvoid
booking
fees and charges.
Most
properties are presented in full detail on the owner's individual
website, for direct booking at lowest rates with many special offers.
A choice of gites in France, attractive and affordable holiday cottages for rent, and b&b accommodation.
- Rural gites with gardens or outside areas
- Gites de France and other cottages
- Gites with character in traditional buildings
- Classic city gites in historic areas
- Honest descriptions not marketing hype
- Direct booking with owners on most properties, for cheapest prices and no agency fees
- Good value gites and reasonable prices : plenty of attractive gites for less or well less than €700 a week in the peak holiday season.... with big savings in early and late season. See prices.
- Information for owners : Check out our guide to advertising holiday rentals on the Internet
- Contact Gitelink : Please use the contact page
Gites
by area -
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