Image by curium via Flickr With European economies showing signs of recovery, there are some indications that the holiday rental season in France will be better than 2009. However, the gite market is very competitive, and although July and August may be good – the rest of the year could be difficult. Perhaps the Brits […]

The New Year is often a time to reflect and plan for the future. Often, big decisions are made during this period. Many contemplate big life-style changes. If history is anything to go by, the number of enquiries about Gites will rocket in January, February and March.

Pyrenees-Orientales is located on the Mediterranean coast adjacent to the Spanish border and the Pyrenees. Its influences are many – Moors, Spanish and the French! There are miles of sandy beaches stretching from the Languedoc-Roussillon towards the Camargue. Every water-sport conceivable! An abundance of marinas for the sailing fraternity, wind surfing, angling, and inevitable pedalos. […]