Walking Accommodation and Rambling Accommodation in France

France Walking Accommodation and Cottages

Le Villard Bed and Breakfast - **FEATURED LISTING**
Le Villard is a beautiful traditional old French farmhouse in the Creuse Limousin, the bed and breakfast (chambre d'hotes) is located between Gueret and Ahun. Gueret is a 10 minute drive, Aubusson 30 minutes and Ahun 5 minutes. We are located in the centre of the Creuse - ideal for exploring the area. With miles and miles of unspoilt forest and woodlands, the Creuse is an ideal place for those wanting to spend time just exploring the countryside on foot. There are a varying degree of walks from 1 to 5 hours which will take in all of the local beauty spots including the `Forest of Chabrieres`, the Creuse valley and all of the surrounding area. We would be more than happy to give you as much information as you need whilst you are here and walking maps are available for you to use during your stay. However if you would like to purchase some maps, please see the link on our `links` page.
Le Villard Bed and Breakfast Grand Villard St Hilaire la Plaine Gueret Limousin France	Tel No: 0555813039 Web Site: Le Villard Bed and Breakfast E-mail: mark.wain@wanadoo.fr Tell a Friend

365 Holidays in Provence
We offer a choice of walking holiday in Provence, southern France based at our luxury eco hotel guest house equipped with solar panels for your hot water and environmentally friendly heat pumps for heating the swimming pool and large comfortable guest area. B&B, half board and self-catered options in total of 5 en-suite bedrooms. All set in 2 acres of private woodlands but just a few minutes walk to Maussane village centre.
365 Holidays in Provence Villa la Pinede Chemin du mas d Isoard 13520 Maussane les Alpilles, near Arles Provence, France France	Tel No: 0033 480433059 Web Site: 365 Holidays in Provence E-mail: info@365holidaysinprovence.com Tell a Friend

A Le Combal
Holiday Cottage near Najac (Gorge de L`Aveyron), France. 4 bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, private Pool. Discover chestnut forests, vineyards, gorges, medieval villages and the famous gastronomy of the Southwest. Self catering or tailored to your needs, we can offer B&B, half or full board, chauffeur service and assistance throughout your stay.
A Le Combal A Le Combal St André de Najac Aveyron France	Tel No: 0033 565 658 483 Web Site: A Le Combal E-mail: lecombal@hotmail.com Tell a Friend

A taste of Life in Central France
A Taste of Life in Central France. A beautiful old house, tastefully and sympathetically restored. In the heart of a small village named "St Civran" and close to the plus beaux village of St Benoit du Sault. Two bedroom (sleeps 4) house in quiet village, excellent walking region. Competitively priced and good value. Very scenic, little known area of France, ideal for ramblers, birdwatchers and general country folk. Visit the website to view more photos and information about the surrounding area. Richard and Christine look forward to welcoming you to their house.
A taste of Life in Central France Le Chatelier Prissac 36370 Indre France	Tel No: 0254250987 Web Site: A taste of Life in Central France E-mail: Richard.Clarke@wanadoo.fr Tell a Friend

Accommodation Pyrenees
Two superbly renovated stone cottages, each sleeping up to 6 people, in the traditional Pyrenean village of Les Angles, at 1650m in the eastern French Pyrenees. Great walks from the door and only 5 mins walk to some of the best skiing in the area. Our accommodation is aimed and fitted for the UK market and has two bedrooms and a mezzanine so that sofa beds are not required. Prices include all electricty and bedding, plus we have UK Sky and a selelction of dvd\'s. Clients have a dedicated deck plus bbq area with stunning views of the mountains. Relax in the evening with your glass of wine in our private seating area and fire pit. Accommodation can be provided on a self catered or b&b basis and it is just a couple of minutes walk to a choice of traditional restaurents in the village.
Accommodation Pyrenees 10 Rue des Astres 66210 Les Angles Pyrenees Orientales France	Tel No: 0033468043728 Web Site: Accommodation Pyrenees E-mail: mike.rhodes@free.fr Tell a Friend

Active Pyrenean Breaks
Authentic mountain chalet in a unique and picturesque position in the heart of the Pyrenees. A starting point for some stunning walks amid mountain lake scenery and just below the GR10 walking route that runs the length of the Pyrenees. Catered gite for 30 people.
Active Pyrenean Breaks Chalet Lou Rider Espiaube Saint Lary Soulan Haute Pyrenees France	Tel No: 0033 (0)5 62 98 43 93 Web Site: Active Pyrenean Breaks E-mail: lourider@orange,fr Tell a Friend

Activity Holidays at Les Hirondelles
Gite Accomadation self catering or part catered. to suit groups of 2 - 12. Whether you want a short 30 minute walk to the nearby walled town of Villefranche de Conflent, a UNESCO heritage site, or over a spectacular ridge to the spa town of Vernet le Bains, where if the idea appeals you can have a relaxing treatment in the Spa and snack before coming back over the ridge. Maybe your preference is trekking over vast mountain areas of the Pyrenees bordering France and Spain, then we can fulfil your wishes with guides etc. to plan your adventures. “Les Hirondelles”, Fuilla, can offer: April - November rewarding walks for all ages and abilities with many marked footpaths within the Catalan National Park. November – April you can combine coastal and snow walking with a base here in Fuilla equal distance from both about 45 mins. From the accommodation you can enjoy walks through lush forests, hidden pastures or alongside mountain streams. Some of the more familiar walks in the area are the Caranca Gorge, Col du Jau, Saint Martin du Canigou and Jujols nature reserve to mention but a few. The more adventurous trekkers can climb Mt Canigou, one the highest mountain in the French Pyrenees (2800m). Additional info on our accommodation and area can be found on our website please press the “group button”
Activity Holidays at Les Hirondelles Les Hirondelles 1 Cami de la Ribere Enclose Fuilla 66820 Pyrenees Orientals France	Tel No: 003368056308 Web Site: Activity Holidays at Les Hirondelles E-mail: info@fuilla66.com Tell a Friend

Alpine Break
Set in the heart of the French Alps, Alpine Break offers guided and independent walking holidays in one of the most spectacular regions of Europe. The Guillestrois comprises the communes situated around the `elbow` of the Durance as well as the valley of Vars which leads over to the Ubaye to the south. Part if this area is in the Ecrins National Park This is the driest region in the French Alps and one of the sunniest. the Queyras covers the basin of the Guil. Situated between the Italian Piedmont region, the Alps of Haute Provence and the Durance valley, with its villages between 1300m and 2000m, its high cols and many summits over 3000m this area is the High Alps, and is privileged with sunnier weather than the Mediterranean coast. The richness of flora and fauna in this area as well as the natural culture and the architecture, justified the creation, in 1977, of the Queyras Natural Park We are situated right in the middle of these two areas and have an incredible range of walking, hiking, rambling and scrambling opportunities all around. Walks range from short family strolls through fantastic scenery such as the hidden valley of the Escreins to long and technical scrambles up rocky peaks with fantastic views We have a good selection of guide books you can look at and our local knowledge can be called upon to help you choose your walks, we can also arrange for a local walking leader to guide you.
Alpine Break Le Chateau Chemin du Chateau 05600 Guillestre Hautes Alpes France	Tel No: 0033 492 21 47 42 Web Site: Alpine Break E-mail: info@alpinebreak.com Tell a Friend

Alpine Walks
Great value accommodation available for rent directly from the owners. Family run business offering two self catering properties with the option to take meals at a hotel nearby. Located in the beautiful village of Champagny en Vanoise, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park. Ideal base for all levels of walks and hikes in Spring, Summer or Autumn.
Alpine Walks Planchamp area 73350 Champagny en Vanoise Savoie France	Tel No: 00 44 (0)1625 873443 Web Site: Alpine Walks E-mail: dave@davepeacock.fsnet.co.uk Tell a Friend

Alps Escape
Apartment Sabu sits in a peaceful position on the edge of the Vallouise village, overlooking tranquil orchards and breathtaking mountains. Built in a traditional style using local larch wood, the apartment offers spacious accommodation for up to 6 people (two double bedrooms - one ensuite and a bunk room). Fully equipped to luxurious standards with large south-facing balconies, ideal for alfresco dining or simply soaking up the views in glorious sunshine. Explore the abundance of walking, trekking, climbing, flora and fauna at world famous alpine venues like Ailefroid, La Grave, L`Argentiere la Besse, Fressinieres, Fournel and the GR 54. At the end of your walk when your legs are aching, chill out with some wine in the flower filled meadows and let the Provencal sunshine restore your limbs!!. Come the evening, snuggle up in front of a roaring log fire and plot another route or plan something different for the next day (like rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking or cycling one of the famous `cols`of the Tour de France).
Alps Escape * * * Vallouise France	Tel No: +44 (0)20 8891 2481 Web Site: Alps Escape E-mail: enquiries@alpsescape.com Tell a Friend

Anna Atkinson
Friendly, all-inclusive walking holidays in rural S W France. Stay at the very comfortable Las Razes (a perfect place to unwind - swim, relax, read and the odd glass of wine). Spend the day walkingn with like-minded people around this stunning countryside. Full details on our website. Now booking for the week commencing 3rd May.
Anna Atkinson Las Razes Touffailles Tarn et Garonne France	Tel No: 0563943280 Web Site: Anna Atkinson E-mail: anna@lasrazes.com Tell a Friend

Aquitaine walking breaks -Domaine de France
John & Jan Hunter, resident owners of Domaine de France in Penne d`Agenais, Lot et Garonne will be pleased to host you either on a catered or a self catering walking holiday break. This is a beautiful but relatively unexplored part of South West France. We can offer airport transfers and itineraries to suit your needs.
Aquitaine walking breaks -Domaine de France Ferrié Penne d`Agenais, 47140 Aquitaine France	Tel No: +33553402252 Web Site: Aquitaine walking breaks -Domaine de France E-mail: dfhols@aol.com Tell a Friend

Aude Property
3 bedroom south-facing, self-catering French holiday home rental on Sentier Cathar, is ideal for families or couples looking for a quiet relaxing vacation. The house within a short stroll of Quillan centre, comfortably accommodates up to six people, has off street parking a fully equipped kitchen, wide screen TV with French and English satellite channels, WI-FI, a computer with high-speed broadband and a garden with bar-b-q area.
Aude Property Rue Emile Zola Quillan Aude France	Tel No: 353 1 282 8720 Web Site: Aude Property E-mail: ken.poland@gmail.com Tell a Friend

Auvergne, Gites Bien-Être
Stay in one of our gites and explore the Montagne Bourbonnaise and Livradois-Forez on foot. The area is wonderful for wildlife and is steeped in history. There is a myriad of ancient footpaths and bridleways criss-crossing wooded hillsides with magnificent views across the Allier plain to the Chaîne des Puys, also accessible from here. Discover villages and hamlets, that are still connected with the traditional cutlery trade of Thiers. Explore the ancient churches, many of them with wall paintings. We love walking and know the area well. We love helping visitors to discover this beautiful part of France. We can assist with the preparation of routes to suit your interests and level of fitness. We can give you full details and maps of circular walks that start and finish at Mariol or Chateldon, where our gites are, as well as many others in the area.
Auvergne, Gites Bien-Être 16, rue du Castel 63290 Chateldon Auvergne France	Tel No: 0033(0)473949975 Web Site: Auvergne, Gites Bien-Être E-mail: castel.16@orange.fr Tell a Friend

Auvergnian Farm House
This traditional Auvergnian house is arranged on three floors and has been completely refurbished thoughout with solid oak floors, staircase and doors. On the ground floor is a large kitchen dining room with a wood burning stove and a large dining table that comfortably seats up to 14 people. (there are beds for 12 people but two camp beds allow up to two extra children). THE WALKING This area is fantastic for walking. The countryside is similar to the Lake District although on a larger scale. There are lots of well-marked paths & tracks and walking maps of the area are readily available. Compared with the Lakes it's also amazingly quiet. Outside the peak holiday periods you can walk for miles without seeing a soul! LOCATION Our house is in the Bourg (the historic centre) of the village of Murat Le Quaire (1000m) La Bourboule, a winter & summer resort town with lots of restaurants, a large park, shops, 2 supermarkets etc is just 2km away. Murat Le Quaire is just 10 minutes drive from the recently completed N89 autoroute. This makes our house a very easy drive from Calais (around 7 1/2 hours) or Le Havre (under 6 hours). Alternatively you can fly Ryanair or Flybe to Limoges and hire a car (2 hours drive) or get the train from London to Clermont Ferrand (via Paris) and hire a car in Clermont (less than one hour drive from the house). In the summer you can also take your car on the train (www.raileurope.co.uk/frenchmotorail) to Brive which is about 90 minutes drive from the house. FACILITIES General Facilities * TV, DVD player, wood burning stove, gas central heating, * Kitchen: dishwasher, washing machine, range-style cooker, microwave, 2 x fridges, kettle, toaster. Rooms * Ground floor: large kitchen/dining room with French windows that open onto the south facing front garden, sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom/loo with walk-in shower * First Floor: Large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two additional double bedrooms, one family bathroom * Second Floor: Two large attic bedrooms share a separate loo with basin. Facilities nearby Restaurants: The local restaurant, Le Relais de la Toinette, just 50 metres from the house is excellent & great value for money. The other must visit restaurant is the Auberge du Vergne Noir. It's a 10 minute walk from the house along a footpath - sometimes through the snow. La Bourboule (2 km away) has around 20 restaurants, bars & even a casino. OTHER ACTIVITIES In the winter sledging, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and dog-sledding are all available in Murat le Quaire. Nearby Le Mont Dore also offers downhill skiing, ice-skating & ten pin bowling. For the summer there is a plan d`Eau swimming and fishing lake 1km from the house + three large lakes nearby. The walking, mountain biking & road cycling in the area are all superb. There is also a golf course & a brilliant high ropes course in Le Mont Dore. La Bourboule has a large park with amazing playgrounds, crazy golf, train rides etc for children.
Auvergnian Farm House Le Bourg Murat Le Quaire La Bourboule Auvergne France	Tel No: 07866567894 Web Site: Auvergnian Farm House E-mail: bentisdall@hotmail.com Tell a Friend