The « chambre d’hôtes » is to France what the bed and breakfast is to America. When you book a “chambre d’hôtes” in France, you know...

The bottom line is, if you think you are going to save money by staying in a “gîte” instead of a hotel, know ahead of time what exactly you

Old style hotels may not have private bathrooms, in which case you will share a public bathroom with other occupants down the hallway.