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The
Gîtes de France label has grown and developed over the years and is now
the largest guest-house network in Europe. In 2005, Gîtes de France
celebrated its 50th birthday.
Our objectives:
- promote comfortable, friendly holiday stays,
- meet
the special needs of holidaymakers seeking authentic, convivial
holidays in natural settings, peace and quiet, novelty and wide open
spaces,
- help to preserve and promote the French countryside and its special cultural heritage,
- participate in local development and bring stability to the rural population by providing additional resources through tourism.
A Gîtes de France holiday is both enriching and relaxing, thanks to the 43,000 men and women who welcome you into their homes, each one different and unique.
These values have made Gîtes de France a leading force in sustainable development for rural tourism.
The
Gîtes de France label guarantees quality accommodation that complies
with a national charter. Under this system, each gîte is awarded 1, 2,
3, 4 or 5 ears of corn.
Each
gîte is rated according to its surroundings, its level of comfort and
its amenities. All the gîtes are re-assessed at least once every five
years and much more regularly if a customer has raised concerns about
the property.
Whatever the gîte’s rating, it may have extra facilities, mentioned only in the description of the property.
1
ear of corn: outside space, garden furniture: one bathroom and toilet
(for gîtes up to 6 people), second bathroom (for gîtes for 7 people or
more); broiler or mini-oven, kitchen table, pressure cooker, fridge,
cleaning materials and basic cleaning products, iron, baby seat on
demand.
2 ears of corn: as well as or instead of 1 ear of corn
facilities: barbecue (except in areas where barbecues are not
permitted), washing machine (in gîtes for 6 people or more), blender,
electric coffee-maker, TV aerial, table cloths and towels on demand*.
3
ears of corn: as well as or instead of 2 ear of corn facilities:
independent access and private garden, 2 toilets (in gites for 7 people
or more), washing machine, dishwasher* (in gîtes for 5 people or more),
oven, colour television*, telephone*, cleaning service on request.
4
ears of corn: as well as or instead of 3 ear of corn facilities: unique
property, setting and internal decoration of an extremely high
standard, fireplace or wood-burning stove (unless forbidden under local
authority regulations); microwave, fridge with freezer section,
tumble-dryer (in properties for 6 people or more).
5 ears of
corn: as well as or instead of 4 ear of corn facilities: private
parkland or landscaped garden, leisure facilities on site (e.g. tennis
court, swimming pool sauna or Jacuzzi), garage or other outside
shelter; in gîtes for 3 people or more: washing machine, tumble-dryer,
hi-fi, video player.
*in
exceptional circumstances, these facilities may not be available at
certain gîtes but guests staying at these gîtes will be informed of
this upon reservation.
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