About French gite and cottage holidays

A French gite or cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, and to enjoy a variety of recreational amenities such as golf, fishing, cycling, or horse riding. Many gites and cottages are farmhouses or converted barns - others may be a chalet, apartment, or hunting lodge. Settings can vary from peaceful rural retreats to lively towns and villages, or close to the coast. Find out more about our French gites and cottages...

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About Rhone Alps

Spectacular Mont Blanc, the acclaimed vineyards of Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley, flower filled meadows, and beautiful lakes all help to make this a region of remarkable contrasts. Historic Lyon is France’s second city, and many experts declare that the quality of cuisine here make it France’s gastronomic capital. Find out more in our Rhone alps regional guide .