Qu’est-ce que le label Gîtes de France® ?

C’est à la fois un label, une marque et un réseau d’hébergement chez l’habitant, en France et en Europe. Il regroupe des gîtes et des chambres d’hôtes répartis dans les départements français.

Depuis quand existe Gîtes de France® ?

L’association naît en 1955 dans les Basses-Alpes, sous le nom de Fédération nationale des Gîtes de France® (FNGF). Son but originel était de développer l’hébergement touristique à domicile pour lutter contre la désertification des campagnes.

Comment fonctionne la classification Gîtes de France® ?

Le réseau ne classe pas ses hébergements en étoiles, mais en épis, de 1 à 5. Cette classification, tout comme les labels attribués, dépend de chaque fédération départementale et non de l’échelon national.

Qui attribue les labels comme écogîte ou gîte panda ?

Ces labels sont octroyés par chaque fédération départementale, au même titre que la classification en épis. Il n’existe donc pas d’attribution centralisée au niveau national.

Quelles sont les valeurs de Gîtes de France® ?

Le réseau s’appuie sur quatre piliers : le partage, avec un accueil de qualité ; l’authenticité, pour répondre à la quête de convivialité des voyageurs ; la responsabilité, tournée vers un tourisme durable ; et l’engagement, au service de l’emploi et de l’attractivité locale.

Combien d’hébergements propose le réseau Gîtes de France® ?

Le réseau compte plus de 56 000 hébergements, sous forme de gîtes ou de chambres d’hôtes. Il est aussi possible de choisir un séjour selon une thématique, comme l’insolite, le prestige ou le gourmet.

Gîtes de France®: the label

This way for everything you need to know about the Gîtes de France® label!

3 min readBy the StyQR team

1What exactly is Gîtes de France®?
2Values and accommodation
3Frequently asked questions

We have all seen this label somewhere. But what does it actually mean and what does it stand for? Here is everything you need to know about the Gîtes de France® label, let's go!

Round green Gîtes de France sign on a post in front of a stone farmhouse

What exactly is Gîtes de France®?

First of all, Gîtes de France® is:

Alabel
Abrand
Anetwork... ofhome-stayaccommodation in France and across Europe.

The Fédération nationale des Gîtes de France® (FNGF) association was set up in 1955 in the Basses-Alpes. The aim? To develop home-based tourist accommodation in France. Why? To fight against rural depopulation. The logic here is simple: if the countryside is abandoned in favour of the big cities, buildings risk falling into ruin. And yet, living in a city, people want to head back to the countryside at the weekend, so there has to be somewhere for city dwellers to stay. Hence the creation of gîtes to host them!

How do they work? They are run by département, with a national federation above them. The labels awarded (écogîtes and gîtes panda) and the classification are granted by each département.

They have their own classification system: here we do not talk about stars but about épis (1 to 5).

Teak table and wicker armchairs on a patio beside a pool surrounded by lush greenery

Values and accommodation

Gîtes de France® is built on 4 core values:

Sharing: stays offering the best possible welcome and comfort
Authenticity: meeting the expectations of visitors looking for authenticity, a friendly atmosphere and genuine experiences
Responsibility: showcasing local heritage and developing so-called "sustainable" tourism
Commitment: contributing to local employment and to the appeal of the region

As for the accommodation, more than 56,000 properties, you will find gîtes and bed and breakfasts. For some time now, you have also been able to choose your stay by theme: quirky, prestige, gourmet and more. Everything you need to be sure of finding your next holiday destination! Now that the Gîtes de France® label holds no more secrets for you, why not set off on a micro-adventure in one of them?

Gîtes de France® is built on four core values and offers a diverse range of accommodations, classified according to its own system.

Values	Description
Sharing	Stays in the best conditions of hospitality and comfort
Authenticity	Meet the quest for conviviality and experience
Responsibility	Heritage enhancement and sustainable tourism
Commitment	Contribution to local employment and territorial appeal
Rating system	Ears of wheat, 1 to 5 (not stars)
Accommodation offer	Over 56,000 holiday homes and bed & breakfasts

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is the Gîtes de France® label? It is at once a label, a brand and a network of homestay accommodation, in France and across Europe. It brings together gîtes and guesthouses spread across French departments.

How long has Gîtes de France® existed? The association was founded in 1955 in the Basses-Alpes, under the name Fédération nationale des Gîtes de France® (FNGF). Its original goal was to develop home-based tourist accommodation to fight rural depopulation.

How does the Gîtes de France® classification work? The network does not rate its accommodation in stars, but in épis (ears of wheat), from 1 to 5. This classification, like the labels awarded, depends on each departmental federation rather than the national body.

Who awards labels like écogîte or gîte panda? These labels are granted by each departmental federation, just like the épi classification. There is therefore no centralised, nationwide awarding process.

What are the values of Gîtes de France®? The network rests on four pillars: sharing, through quality hospitality; authenticity, to answer travellers’ search for genuine, friendly experiences; responsibility, geared towards sustainable tourism; and commitment, in support of local jobs and appeal.

How many properties does the Gîtes de France® network offer? The network has more than 56,000 properties, either gîtes or guesthouses. Travellers can also choose a stay by theme, such as unusual, prestige or gourmet.

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