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I know that summer is over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still take a vacation (even plan the next one) or get away for a weekend. And what better way to do that than at a French B&B? Another added value, since the tourist season is over, you don’t have to fight the crowds.

If you haven’t stayed in a Chambre d'hôte (B&B) or Gîte (Rental Home) in France, it’s a great way to enjoy your vacation, in a small and intimate setting. You also get to meet locals and eat a home cooked breakfast. If you are lucky there will be recently homemade jam on the table. Best of all B&B’s and Gites often are cheaper than a hotel and of course the food is better!

To list your Gîte or Bed & Breakfast please contact me. I'm now offering 50% off all new listings and renewals!

Not sure where these B & B's/Rental Homes are? Try this Google Map I created of the listings below.

Bidart Bed & Breakfast: We are a family home, located in Bidart (near Biarritz), close by everything, yet in the middle of a forest.
The bedroom where you shall be staying has two single beds that can be independent or joined together, en suite bathroom opens onto a terrace, where you can breakfast next to the rose garden and birds houses. If the weather does not cooperate, breakfast shall be served by the fireplace.
Looking forward to seeing you here!

Saint Jacques: Is a completely renovated auberge (manor house) in the heart of a charming Solognot village just 15 minutes south of Orléans and 90 minutes from Paris. The auberge has a large living area, a dining room and a bilingual French/English library. For enjoying the kilometres of trails we offer the use of our bikes or there is also badminiton and ping pong available. Only a few minutes away are several of the Loire Valley castles including Chambord, François 1er's famous hunting castle. Numerous wineries and restaurants along with 5 well-known golf courses are also nearby. Americans in France readers get a 10% discount on B&B accommodation, workshops and special weekends!

Les Rossignols: Is a beautiful old Quercy farmhouse built around 1840, near Assier, in the Lot, Midi-Pyrenees. Close to Figeac, the famous medieval riverside market town, there is much to do and see. Three bed and breakfast rooms are available, from a romantic double room with private roof terrace, to a family room for four. The top floor can be rented as a suite of two bedrooms to sleep six, with spa bathroom and sitting room. Close to the wonderful tourist sites of Rocamadour, St. Cirq-Lapopie, the prehistoric caves of Peche Merle, the Dordorgne, Lot and Célé river valleys there is plenty to do. Either walk, explore or watch the wonderful birds and wild life, which ever way you can be sure of a fabulous holiday and warm welcome.

La Vie en Rose - A beautiful 19th Century Mansion with large swimming pool in the midst of the world famous Cognac area.
Set amidst the beautiful rolling Cognac countryside famous for its brandy producing vineyards and the spirit of the same name, this superb Mansion stands in 2 hectares of walled grounds at the edge of a small hamlet surrounded by vineyards, fields of sunflowers and woodland.

365 Holidays in Maussane les Alpilles near Arles at Villa la Pinede - Offers a luxury relaxed vacation in south France based at a modern comfortable hotel guesthouse with 5 en-suite bedrooms with self-catered option as well. The villa has magnificent views and a large heated pool all set in 2 acres of private woodlands. All bedrooms have a balcony plus English satellite TV and DVD and are themed with many signed and original works of art and sculpture as does the spacious well furnished and equipped guest-living area. Guided wine tours, art trips and hiking vacation in Provence available in this great region of southern France. Unless booking the whole villa, children under 16 not accepted.

CHARLAN - A 17th Century B&B Set on the River Lot, Aiguillon, Lot et Garonne
Charlan, a traditionally south facing maison de maître stone property built in 1698. Set on 3 acres (1.1 ha) and bordered by the River Lot, Charlan's location is private and peaceful. Within easy walking distance of the picturesque village Aiguillon (2km), which offers all amenities and is a 10 minute driving distance to the A62 autoroute for access to Bordeaux/Toulouse. Ideally located for property hunting in the Lot et Garonne and Dordogne Regions. Charlan has a private swimming pool, 3 double guest bedrooms and bathrooms, a private guest lounge with satellite TV and a DVD library.

Le Domaine de La Millasserie - Bed and Breakfast with pool in the Dordogne. La Millasserie is a 17th century house in the heart of the Dordogne, near Mauzac et Grand Castang, 20 minutes from Bergerac and 45 minutes from Sarlat. The Dordogne, the land of truffles, wine, grande cuisine, chateaux, some of the most beautiful landscape in all France, has the greatest number of historic sites in France outside Paris. We offer four spacious individual maisonettes (4m x 6 m), each with a king-sized bed, ensuite bath, and furnished with antiques. All rooms have private entrances, private terraces with forest views, and easy access to the pool.

Chateau Lagorce: Is a luxury holiday chateau available for exclusive private rental. Set on 28 hectares of undulating premier cote, but only twenty five minutes from Bordeaux, this castle has been renovated to its original condition. Great attention was paid to the antique furniture and decor along with modern conveniences to ensure that the ensemble was in keeping with the building’s style.
Chateau Lagorce sleeps up to forty people in 15 en-suite bedrooms, a minimum rental is ten bedrooms.
This rental chateau is often used for weddings, seminars, family holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. Why not rent Chateau Lagorce and feel like lord/lady of the manor for a week?

Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge - Is a comfortable cozy country home and B&B. You will immediately feel welcome and right at home. We are surrounded by fantastic medieval villages, stunning countryside, rivers & lakes, fishing, hiking trails, antique & ‘brocante’ shopping, chateaux and much more! You can fill every moment with these delights or by relaxing, reading, snoozing and just enjoying the sounds of country life. Our location is perfect! Located in the Limousin with easy access from the A20 – Exit 19, we are right in the heart of Centre France. A perfect spot for a good nights rest during your travels in France or stay awhile and explore this undiscovered gem of an area!

Le Cheval Blanc - Child friendly, self-catering, luxury vacation home near Riberac, Perigord Vert, Dordogne. Sleeps from 2 to 14 plus people in a converted 19th century barn. Exclusive swimming pool. Full description, photos and prices available on our website.

La Dolce Vita - A rural gite in the heart of the Minervois - enjoy the peaceful life...if only for a moment...with a meal you'll never forget!

Bissy-sous-Uxelles - Bed & Breakfast on a Working Farm in the heart of Burgundy.

Chauffour Gites - Gite (Rental House) in the Dordogne region surrounded by gently rolling hills, sunflower fields and vineyards.

Byzantium - Converted farmhouse in the Morvan Regional Nature Park situated in peaceful surroundings about 20Km from the Roman city of Autun.

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