... that we've rented through Gites-de-France: http://www.gites-de-france ... ... about storing bikes at a gite, though some owners prefer them to be left in an outhouse - we've never been sure about the insurance implications, but fortunately there were no problems. We've also stayed on ... more

... We are thinking of a Gite (or hotel or B&B) from which we can access both Burgundy and Champagne areas that is in a quiet village . We will be doing a dash to Calais when we leave. My thoughts are (maybe) Chatillon-sur-Seine or Buncy. Questions: * Are these ... more

... though the downside is that gites are mostly rented by the week (Saturday to Saturday) so you would have to find B&Bs, or you could look at Logis if you want local hotels with some character: http://www.logishotels.com/en.html Have you got a link to http ... more

... suitable on either http://www.gites-de-france.com/gites/uk/bed_breakfasts or http://www.logis-de-france.fr/uk/index.htm We've used the Ibis in Beaune Centre for stopovers - I can't remember how much we paid, but we booked the cheapest advance rate and it ... more

Our first choice was already booked for the week we wanted, so now we're looking at Gite Le Vigneron- just outside of Beaune. Anyone have any experience with this one? Looks good on line- but can't find any reviews on TA ... more

thank you- happyindijon- now, any ideas on gites for Dijon? I think we will spend a week there too. ... more

... castle/s and/or little gites. This is most unsure part of trip - we have set 4-5 days for this. And then on to Paris to return car and take chunnel to London and stay with friends at their cottage for 4-5 days and back home to Los ... more

... hotels - we were staying in gites and found similar prices in both areas (though Saone-et-Loire seems cheaper than Cote d'Or in Burgundy.) However, the famous villages in Alsace are very pretty and the drives up to the summits and along the Route des Cretes are more spectacular ... more

... agency Bourgogne Maison on an apartment in Beaune. Our experience was very poor. Hours after confirming the reservation, they advised us they had rented the property to someone else. I wish I had been more aware of the negative reputation of this company prior to spending my time working with ... more