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HOTELS
The "Hôtels en Poitou-Charentes"
brochure contains two sections: - a guide describing 2-to 4-star
hotels near the coast, on riverbanks, in the country or in the
region’s main towns. Each hotel is described with a photograph,
a list of amenities, facilities and leisure activities, places
to visit on the spot or nearby, opening dates, rates and the address
at which you can book accommodation; - a briefer directory of
some 300 hotels.
CAMPING AND CARAVAN SITES
The "Camping-caravaning en Poitou-Charentes" brochure
is comprised of two sections: - a guide describing 1- to 4-star
sites with colour illustrations, indicating the proximity of a
beach, river or town, amenities, leisure activities, the presence
or absence of a swimming pool, tennis courts and children’s play
areas, the address, opening dates, rates for pitches or rentals,
places to visit in the vicinity; - a more compact directory of
some 320 campsites (1 to 4 star) including their geographical
location, level of amenities, facilities, address and opening
dates.
HOLIDAYS IN A CHÂTEAU
The "Bienvenue au Château" brochure describes
the châteaux and private residences in Western France that
welcome paying guests with open arms. These houses are not hotels;
the owners extend their hospitality to guests "as friends"
in the everlasting tranquillity of their drawing rooms, while
accommodating them in the stylish comfort of their well-appointed
bedrooms. Several of the châteaux in Poitou-Charentes are
included in this brochure.
RURAL GÎTES AND B&B
A rural gîte is a detached or semi-detached house or else
a flat on the countryside. Designed and equipped to cater for
families on holiday, it is rented out on a weekly basis. Guests
are customarily required to provide their own linen i.e. sheets,
pillows, towels and teatowels.
B&B establishments offer independent bedrooms in the owner’s
private house.
B&B accommodation can be booked for a full-scale
holiday or simply overnight. Bathroom facilities may be either
separate or shared with the owner. Some B&Bs also offer "table
d’hôte" meals. The accommodation is graded from 1 to
4 ears of corn according to the amenities provided and the ovreall
quality of the ambient environment. Such classification is awarded
on an altogether official basis by the Fédération
Nationale des Gîtes de France.
Directories of B&B accommodation are available at the Relais
des Gîtes de France in each département.
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