Gite in France

Gitelink - Gites in France - 2024

Selected self catering holiday cottages and b&bs in rural France

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Gite holidays in the peaceful tranquility of rural France
 Since the early days of the Internet, Gitelink, established in 1999, has been listing just a small selection of quality holiday rentals 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 the gites (holiday cottages) on Gitelink are in secluded rural locations; most gites 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 river or lake swimming nearby, or be near an uncrowded beach

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 Area 1   -  Gites in Northwest France

1a. Gites in Brittany
1b. Gites in Normandy and Mayenne 

 Area 2   - Loire and the centre of France

2a. Paris region - Ile de France
2b. Loire valley area
2c. Burgundy and Jura

 Area 3   -  Gites in North east France

3a. Northern France and Picardie
3b. Champagne region
3c. Alsace & Lorraine

 Area 4   -  Gites in southwest France

4a   Vendée, Poitou-Charentes, Gironde and the Landes
4b   Gites in Dordogne and Lot et Garonne

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 Area 5   -  Massif Central and Alps

5a.  Auvergne and Limousin
5b   Lot, Quercy Causses & Ardèche.
5c.  Rhone and Alps    

 Area 6   -  South of France and Midi

6a  Toulouse area and Pyrenees
6b. Gites in the Languedoc
6c  Provence and the French Riviera

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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.
  • 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. To request any other information click here		  Propriétaires :

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. 
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Avoid 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, 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
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