Bed & Breakfast France by the AA is perhaps the most popular guide to this style of travelling in France. The book is made in partnership with Gites de France which ensures that each property is up to the required standards for visitors. Gites in France range from grades 1 to 4, but within the AA Bed and Breakfast guide to France you will only find those at levels 3 and 4 to ensure that the standards are high.
The book starts with an easy to read map of France to get you to the page you need quickly. More detailed maps of each area are shown at the back of the travel guide. Then there is a quick guide to staying in a Chambre D'hote in France which is invaluable if you've never stayed in one before. There is also information on how to book a Chambre D'hote and sample letters of how to book in French and in English. Having stayed in a Chambre D'hote myself I can honestly say that the French example of a booking letter will be invaluable. Many of the B&B's are in non commercial areas where not many English visit and you may find your hosts do not speak any English. I'd well advise you to take a phrase book for dinner conversation as well!
The guide also contains general information about travelling in France, such as information about driving in France, how to travel to France by the various methods, French public holidays, medical information and other useful details and phone numbers.
The B&B listings have an easy to use layout, with clear gradings to the standard of each B&B shown, they also display the contact details you will need to book and find your chosen destination. Also a short desciption is provided with invaluable information about what that Chambre D'hote is like. Then there are icons to show what facilities are are available on site and in the local area. Finally the guide tells you whether English is spoken or not, something you should bear in mind depending on your standard of French.
This guide is perfect for those wishing to experience a B&B (Chambre D'hote) in France. It contains everything you will need to know about booking and visiting the Chambre D'hote. It perhaps is slightly to large to carry around for those of you touring and booking as you go, I suggest photocopying the pages you require. All in all a great travel guide for this specific subject, I don't think there's a better one available.
Other useful guides and maps to visiting and staying in France
France by Cadogan
Berlitz Shortcut to French
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