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Post by lagatta on Feb 11, 2009 3:23:27 GMT
A friend, in Paris for a conference, was staying at a "gîte urbain". He was not impressed. What does that mean, concretely? (I'm of course familiar with gîtes in the countryside). Googling, I see everything from places that look most dodgy to self-caterings/rentals that I could never afford.
Is there anything "associatif" for gîtes urbains as there is for countryside stays?
Yep, I'm always cheapo. No choice. But too old for noisy hostels.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 5:56:35 GMT
A friend, in Paris for a conference, was staying at a "gîte urbain". He was not impressed. What does that mean, concretely? (I'm of course familiar with gîtes in the countryside). Googling, I see everything from places that look most dodgy to self-caterings/rentals that I could never afford. Is there anything "associatif" for gîtes urbains as there is for countryside stays? Yep, I'm always cheapo. No choice. But too old for noisy hostels. I'm not really sure, but my guess would be that it is just an alternate French term for 'B&B' -- with probably the 'gite' word tipping you off that it will be no means be 3-stars. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2013 10:36:02 GMT
I know this answer comes years later but maybe it helps for the future:
A gîte is a specific type of holiday accommodation which is available for rent. Gîtes are usually fully furnished and equipped for self-catering. There are thousends all over the country, some in the countryside, villages, some in towns and cities - gîte urbain in such a case. The b&b is called in France 'Chambre d'hôtes'. All is official and controlled by the different "Comité Régional du Tourisme"
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