Cottages and Farmhouse Accommodation

Rural cottages (or ‘gites’) divert tourism flows toward rural areas by providing new and inexpensive accommodation. They provide additional income for the population of rural communities and help to maintain country buildings.

Rural cottages and guest houses have seen rapid growth recently, particularly in France. The official body, the Federation Nationale des Gites Ruraux de France, deals in promoting this kind of tourism. These are rooms in guest houses for rent on a seasonal basis in a country setting.