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Heading to rural France on a self-catering break? Read our essential checklist of things that you shouldn't forget to take. more...
Welcome - to your stay in France, whether you want a long holiday or are just passing through, a special welcome awaits you at ‘Au Beau Rivage’. Unwind, relax and make life long friends and enjoy country life at it’s best.
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Much like their wide selection of walking holidays in France, Inntravel’s self-catering holidays take place in beautiful corners of Europe that are well off the beaten track and tucked away from the crowds...
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Kim and Dennis Middleditch, from East London, own a very unusual holiday rental in the Var. We spoke to them about their converted windmill, Moulin des Oliviers...
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The most popular way of holidaying with children is camping, because it is a) cost effective and b) keeps them entertained. There are numerous other benefits, but there are drawbacks, too. Read our list before making your holiday choice - there are important consideratrions to take into account.
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Jamie and Ali Stickler moved to their farm in the Aveyron, in 2004. After years of major work on the property, their very special gîtes are now ready to rent. Here's Jamie's account of their life in France, the ethos behind the decoration of the gîtes, and their farm, which produces organic beef.
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You quickly discover what you should have brought with you on holiday, once you get there. It's also surprisingly easy to forget by the next time you go on holiday! So we've put together a list of the basics, which should stop you leaving out anything crucial.
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Staying in French mountain property during the summer is a whole different world to any other kind of holiday. If you think of the mountains as just for winter sports, you're missing out! We find out more from Dawn Lyde, who owns a holiday rental property near the Pyrenees.
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Jim and Gail moved to the Charente-Maritimes in 2003. They wanted out of the rat race in and bought a property with a tumble-down wreck attached. But now the wreck is a beautiful gîte and the couple have discovered the recipe for success with holiday lettings.
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Pretty cottage to rent near Aubeterre sur Dronne on the border of the Dordogne and Charente . Sleeps 2 or 3. Peaceful location but near popular tourist villages, restaurants and markets. Large private garden. Dordogne holiday cottage
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