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I'd love to own a Gîte in France but the paper-work puts me off and I don't know where to begin...
A great question, and one that gets asked often. This 5 step guide, with special insights and tips is a masterclass on French gite management and ownership:
STEP 1: DEFINING YOUR PROJECT
French holiday accommodations run by private individuals fall into 3 main labels: Gîte, Chambre or Table d’Hôte and Camping. The last being self-explanatory, a Gîte is a separate, furnished house or apartment where you welcome your guests and remain available during their stay, but you do not live there.