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Brittany

Villae du Tertre


Les Embruns

Les Embruns


Les Embruns

Les Embruns



City: Saint-Brieuc Côtes d'Amor
Nearby attractions: Binic, Painpol, Erquy, Dinan, Saint-Malo
Owners: Dominique et Marie
Type: 1 B&B guest room with kitchen
E-mail:  send a message
Cell phone: 06.31.80.32.95
Languages: français, English, Español
Clientele: all welcome, gay-owned and run
Rates: from €55 to €75 per night double occupancy;
Meals: breakfast + evening table d'hôtes
Description: Enjoy a stay in a lovely, 1930s, Breton home located in a quiet residential area, a mere 5-minute walk from Saint-Brieuc’s pedestrian streets and historical centre!

It is the ideal place to relax in a fully-equipped guest room, with a living room corner, TV, kitchen bar overlooking the garden, and wireless internet access (Wi-Fi).

An ideal starting point to discover the Saint-Brieuc Bay Nature Reserve, the newly-built port, plus all the activities and fun to be had at sea resorts up and down the coast (Erquy, Dinard, Binic, Painpol, Saint-Malo, etc.). Or travel inland to typical Breton villages like Rostronen, Pontivy, Guinguanp, and Dinan.

Gay venues in Saint-Brieuc.
Pool:  no, beaches and nudist beach 5 km away
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome
Pets: enquire before reserving
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Domaine de Moulin Mer


Domaine de Moulin Mer

Domaine de Moulin Mer

Domaine de Moulin Mer
City: Logonna-Daoulas, Finistère
Nearby attractions: Brest, Quimper, Landerneau, Daoulas, Locronan
Owners: Stéphane and Fabrice
Type: B&B with 5 guest rooms
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02 98 07 24 45
Strong point: Sea is only 50 yards away
Languages: français, English
Clientele: gay & lesbian
B&B Rates: from €60 to €80 per night
5% for over 2 nights
Meals: breakfast included
Description: The domain is set in a peaceful and quiet park surrounded by verdure and a palm grove, just a few steps away from 18 km (11 miles) of coastal pathways.

Domaine de Moulin MerOur main concern is the quality of your stay. Our rooms are very cosy, well looked after and full of character.

The dinners we serve are authentic and generous.
Pool:  none,
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome but please enquire
Pets: not admitted
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L'Argenteil

Chambres d'hôtes de l'Argenteil
Town: Dinan, Côtes d'Amor, Brittany
Owners:  Stéphane and David
Type: vacation rentals,
self-catering appartments,
guest house accomodations
Web site:  visit the website
E-mail:  send e-mail
Telephone:  02.96.85.46.59
Languages:  français, English, Deutsch
Clientele:  gay, lesbians, gay friendly
Rates : 45 to 55 euros breakfast included
Discounts: 10% off for stays of over 3 nights
and group prices for 4 to 20 people.
Description:  Ideal place to stay to visit Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo and Cape Fréhel.

You'll receive a warm welcome in a quiet house located on large grounds.

Saint Malo is only 20 minutes away.
Pool:  yes (12 x 6 meters = 40 x 20 feet)
Children: please call first
Handicap
accessibility:
none
Pets : welcome
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Bay Ouest Guesthouse

Bay Ouest 100% gay!
men only
Town: Québriac, Ile-et-Vilaine, Brittany
Owner:  Eric
Type: chambres d'hôtes
Web site:  visit the website
E-mail:  send e-mail
Telephone:  02 99 23 07 23
Languages:  français, English
Clientele:  gay men only
Rates : from 50 to 65 euros per night, for single or double occupancy, breakfast included
Meals: breakfast included in overnight rates
Description:  Gay guest house near the Mont St Michel. Only gay men. Pool, spacious terraces, and big garden. Clothing optional.
Copious breakfast.
Pool:  yes
Children: no
Handicap
accessibility:
none
Pets : restrictions apply, call first
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La Belle Noé

en Bretagne
Town: Créhen, Côte d'Armor, Brittany
Owner:  Chantal
Type: guest house (4 guest rooms)
Web site: visit the site
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone:  02 96 84 08 47
Cell Phone: 06 89 94 69 18
Languages:  français, English
Clientele:  lesbian & gay; general public; all welcome
Rates: from 56 to 86 € per night double occupancy breakfast included
Description:  The Belle Noé offers you a haven of peace. A charming colourful place only a short hop from St. Malo and Dinard.

Beaches and seashore nearby.

Gay clubs in Rennes.

Call and ask about special holiday rates!

Pool:  no; beaches only 10 minutes away
Children: please call first
Handicap
accessibility:
none
Pets: please call first
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Holidays in Brittany, B&B for Women

Chez Jacqueline

near St Brieuc
in northern
Brittany

for women only
Town: Saint Donan, Cotes d'Armor
Owner:  Jacqueline Boudillet
Type: guest house
Telephone:  02.96.73.81.22 (answering machine usually on; you may leave message in English)
Reservations: by phone or by letter
Languages: français, English
Clientele: women only
Nightly Rates: 30 euros per night per person
Breakfast: 3 euros per person
   
Description:  Old country house in quiet village near Saint Brieuc (3 hours from Paris). Large living room with open fireplace, central heat, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Large garden; ideal for women in search of peace and quite. French and English books; musical instruments.

Lakeside and forest walks only 3 km away. 15 km to beaches (a mere 20-min. drive).

Open all year. Bookings by post or telephone.
Pool:  no but beaches are 20 min. drive away
Children: welcome
Handicap
accessibility:
partial
Pets : welcome
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Tournemine Plage

Tournemine - your sun deck

an elegant living quaters

modern and spacious

Town: Plérin-sur-Mer, Côtes d'Armor
Nearby towns: Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Quay-Portrieux,
Quintin, Guingamp
Owners: Alex & Holger
Type: 1 one-bedroom apartment (holiday rental)
Website: visit the website
E-mail :  send a message
Telephone/Fax 02.96.73.16.20
Cell Phone: 06.65.39.25.75
Languages:  Deutsch, français, English
Clientele:  all welcome; gay and lesbian
Rates: from 220 to 400 euros per week
Meals:  fully equipped kitchen
Description :  Very pleasant apartment for a calm and recovery stay, 150 meters from one of the finest beaches in Brittany. Our ground-floor split-level apartment is furnished to a high standard, very cozy with a double bed for 2 (140x200cm) in separate open upstairs bedroom. The well heated accommodation comprises: TV with VCR and DVD, radio with CD player, etc. All linen, bath (but not beach) towels are provided. Sun deck off living room.

Welcome pack. The self-catering facilities are second to none. The apartment has its own separate entrance. Tournemine is an ideal base for touring all of Brittany, with many local attractions or for a quiet stay at the beach. Gay owned and operated by Alex and Holger, who are always on hand for help and advice.

Pool:  no ; beach-side property
Handicap accessibility: non
Children: no
Pets: please call first
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Ty Bihan

a Breton country home

A cute typically
Breton house
loaded with charm

living and dining areas

living area

double bed

2nd bed
Town: Le Saint, Morbihan
Nearby Towns & attractions: Gourin , Carhaix-Plouguer, Rostrenen, Quimperlé, Quimper
Owner: Magalie
Type: self-catering rental (ideal for 2/3 people, max. 5); garden
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02.47.93.90.62
Cell phone:
06 76 66 27 40
Languages: français; English
Clientele: all welcome
Rates:weekly rates: from €150 to €300; week-end rates: €75 to €150; fortnightly (i.e. 2 consecutive weeks): €250 to €550
Gay venues: Quimper, Lorient, Rennes
Description: Welcome to the heart of Brittany and its Montagnes Noires (black mountains). While only a short drive to the ocean, here you’re a hop and skip from forested hiking trails.

Ty Bihan (“little house” in Breton) is a traditional Breton granite stone home located in the country. The house overlooks the peaceful Hymen valley, exceptionally rich in wildlife (hares, buzzards, owls, foxes, etc.). This holiday rental for 5 features a barbecue, garden furniture, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace (firewood supplied). Everything you need for a memorable stay.

The entire Breton countryside is yours to explore!The Montagnes Noires (black mountains) offer breathtaking views and plenty of leisure activities (sports and culture): the Roi Morvan leisure park, all-terrain bike trails, boating activities (river and ocean), ultra-light and other aircraft 5 km away (3 miles away), the Lorient Inter-Celtic festival, the International Rock Frestival des Vielles Charreus, the crêpe festival, various Breton music festivals, botanical gardens and fairgrounds at Le Faouët, the animal park at Priziac, the national horse breeders’ meet at Langonnet, and the list of legendary and historical figures enhances the area’s attractiveness.
Pool:  no,  but ocean and rivers nearby
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome
Pets: not allowed
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Centre

La Goibette


La Goibette

La Goibette

La Goibette

La Goibette
City: Semblançay, Indre-et-Loire
Nearby attractions: Tours, Chateaux-la-Valllière, Azay-le-Rideau
and other Loire Valley chateaux
Owner: Marie-Christine
Type: bed-and-breakfast with 2 bedrooms
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02 47 56 72 37
Cell phone: 06 07 19 60 17
Languages: français, English, español
Clientele: all welcome
Rates: €60 per night double occupancy ; €55 single occupancy ; €15 extra bed
Meals: breakfast included
Description: La Goibette is a 19th-century home located beside the entrance to the village of Semblançay, a 20-minute drive from Tours which has a vibrant gay community.

Refined and comfortable guestrooms, each with a full en-suite bathroom. Pleasant walled garden.

A charming place to stay and visit the Touraine region and its many chateaux. Well-known gourmet restaurant in the village.
Pool:  none
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: enquire before reserving
Pets: enquire before reserving
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La Closerie Saint Martin

La Closerie Saint Martin
un accueil chaleureux

Du confort... rien que

Une belle terrasse
Town: Ligré, Indre-et-Loire
Nearby Towns & attractions: Chinon, Richelieu, Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau, Fontevraud, Villandry, Saumur
Owners: Didier-Edouard
Type: guest house (2 guest rooms, 4 by July); half-board pension
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02.47.93.90.62
Languages: français; English (e-mails only)
Clientele: all welcome
Rates:  €65 per night
Gay venues:the city of Tours (40-minute drive) offers lots of fun; nightlife, sports, cultural events
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Description: B&B and half-board in the 14th and 17th century outbuildings of a former priory, 6 km from Chinon in the Loire Valley. It is located in a small typical Touraine village with buildings constructed from local stone ("tuffeau") and slate, and surrounded by vineyards.

Two spacious double rooms are available: La Suite d'Amélie (40 sq. m.), La Chambre du Prieur (36 sq. m.). Each room is located on a first floor, decorated with quality antique furniture, and has fully equipped en-suite facilities (toilet, bath/shower, and hair-drier). Two additional rooms are scheduled for July 2005: Les Années 30 and La Loge. Evening meals are available upon reservation. In warmer weather, breakfast and meals are eaten outdoors on the terrace. Private parking and garage.

Pool:  no
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome
Pets: not allowed
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Le Clos de Bel Air


Le Clos de Bel Air

one of our two guest rooms

spring time in the garden

Freddy the squirrel

comfortable guest rooms ideal for reading and artistic pursuits
Town: Saint-Epain, Indre-et-Loire
Nearby towns: Tours, Chinon, Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, easy access to the A-10 toll road
Owner: Kai-Stefan
Type: guesthouse (2 guest rooms)
Website: visit the web site
E-mail :  send a message
Telephone : 02.47.73.52.94
Fax:  02.47.73.52.94
Languages:  Deutsch, français, English, un poco d'Italiano
Clientele:  all welcome
Rate: €64 to €70 per night per room
Meals:  breakfast, dinner flat rate €30 per person
Description :  Overlooking the Manse-valley in the very heart of the charming Touraine region.

2 acres of terraced gardens.

Cozy living-room with fireplace, piano and library. The refreshing open troglodyte summer rooms are carved into the stone of a natural cave.

Dinner upon reservation.
Guesthouse atmosphere.

Hiking, winery tours, chateaux, and much more. Old-town Tours is only a 30-minute drive away.

Gay venues include bars and baths.

Enjoy splashing and swimming on nearby gay beaches of the Loire River.

Pool:  no, but river beaches nearby
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: please consult us before reserving
Pets: please enquire before reserving
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Château des Ormeaux


Chateau des Ormeaux -- visit the website

Town: Amboise, Indre-et-Loire
Owners:  Emmanuel, Eric & Dominique
Type: guest house, chateau
Web site:  Chateau des Ormeaux -- visit the website
E-mail:  send an e-mail
Telephone:  02.47.23.26.51 fax : 02.47.23.19.31
Languages:  français, English, italiano, español
Clientele:  all welcome
Rates : from 107 to 115 euros per night
double-occupancy, breakfast included
   
Description:  Emmanuel, Dominique & Eric warmly welcome you in their privately owned chateau in the heart of the Loire Valley.

8 guest rooms

Tour the legendary chateaux of the Loire River Valley. Only 20 km from Tours which offers nightlife, restaurants, and gay venues.
Pool:  yes
Children: no
Handicap
accessibility:
none
Pets : please contact us first
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La Maison du lac

Chez Martine

La maison du lac

Lake Eguzon

La Maison du lac

Town: Eguzon-Chantôme, Indre
Towns nearby: Argenton-sur-Creuse, Châteauroux
Owner: Martine
Type: B&B guest house (2 bedrooms)
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Cell Phone: 06 77 60 34 24
Languages: français, English, español
Clientele:  all welcome; a lesbian-friendly B&B
Rates: 60 euros per night
2 night minimum stay
Meals: breakfast included in room rate;
other meals upon reservation for 25 euros
   
Description :  A lovely country home in the heart of the Berry, home to the legendary 19th century feminist writer George Sand, and located in a verdant oasis of calm. Nearby historical villages include: Gargilesse, St-Benoît-du-Sault. The George Sand trail will take you to: Nohant-Vic, La Châtre, Sarzay, Lys-St-Georges. A delight for new and returning visitors.

Lake Eguzon (only 300m away from the house) is a playground for water sports enthusiasts of all stripes: water skiing, wake-board, sailing, boating, or simply tanning on the beach.

La Maison du Lac is a 3-hour drive from Paris, a short jaunt off the A20 motorway. Open year round this B&B offers occasional dinner parties and events for George Sand fans as well as bungee jumpers.

Pool:  no but lake with beaches a short walk away
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: no
Pets: no
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Gîtes La Boissonnière et La Roulière


Gîte
La Boissonière

La Boissonnière
La Boissonnière

Between the
green and the deep blue sea, where peace meets sea and sun!


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Gîte
La Roulière

Gîte La Roulière

La Roulière

Town: Brétignolles-sur-Mer, Vendée
Towns and islands nearby: La Roche-sur-Yon, Saint-Gille-Croix-de-Vie,
Ile-d'Yeu, Ile de Noirmoutier
Owners: Jean Pierre & Denis
Type: furnished rentals : 2 separate houses
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02 38 56 68 50
Cell Phone: 06 22 67 78 26
Languages:  français, English
Clientele:  all welcome
Rates: from 400 to 840 euros per week;
includes bed linens, bikes & bodyboard
Meals served: none ; fully equiped kitchen
Description: Gîte La Boissonnière: Furnished house  located in Loire river country on the Atlantic coast in the heart of “Le Marais Breton de Vendée”, western France. Close to the ocean and lovely sandy beaches, a few miles from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Bretignolles-sur-Mer, two peaceful harbors and only an hour from the historical site of Le Puy-du-Fou with its live sound and light show.

Gîte La Roulière : The cottage is located about 500 meters from the center of Brétignolles-sur-Mer, a charming town with pedestrian-only streets, markets and shops. The surf and fine sandy beaches of the Vendée are a short kilometer away. The cottage sleeps 6 and has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, lounge, a pleasant enclosed garden plus outbuilding for storage of bikes, surf boards etc. Gay beach 2 km away. Gay & lesbian bars and venues at La Roche-sur-Yon and Les Sables d'Olonnes.

QUAD! Come enjoy a weekend, a mini or a full week of riding a quad on guided tour. Details on the Roulière site (button above) or check out: www.quad-en-vendee.com.
Pool:  no but beaches nearby
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome
Pets: welcome
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Normandy

Les Grandes Vignes



Grandes Vignes

Grandes Vignes

Grandes Vignes

Grandes Vignes

City: Saint-Pierre-d'Autils, Eure
Nearby
attractions:
Giverny (Monet's home), Les Andelys, La Roche Guyon
Owners: Diego & Vincent
Type: B&B (1 guest suite)
E-mail: send a message
Telephone: visit the website
Cell phone: 06 19 56 47 25
Clientele: all welcome
Languages: français, English, Español
Rates: €80 per night
Capacity : 2 persons
Description: Enjoy the peace and quiet of a charming guest suite on a small farm in Normandy.

Totally independent suite with double bed, spacious landing on the first floor, TV room, breakfast room, and bathroom with double sinks.

The garden property is surrounded by a wall and is located in a small village, (next to Giverny). Intimate ambiance for this suite with its own private entrance, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Strong points: calm, nature, cultural and sports activities
Pool  :  none ; nude sunbathing possible
Handicap
accessibility:
partial
Children: welcome
Pets: enquire before reserving
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Les Sources du Hétrey


Sources du Hétrey

Sources du Hétrey

Sources du Hétrey

Sources du Hétrey
City: Toutainville, Eure
Nearby
attractions:
Pont-Audemer, Honfleur, Deauville, Rouen, route des abbayes
Owners: Emmanuelle
Type: 1 holiday rental (2 bedrooms)
E-mail: send a message
Telephone: 06 34 11 63 94
Cell phone: 06 15 61 29 93
Clientele: lesbians and gay men
Languages: français, English, Deutsch, Magyarul
Rates: from €450 à €610 per week
Accommodates 2 to 4 persons
Description: Lovely 2-bedroom country home in Normandy, a mere hour-and-a-half drive from Paris, and 3 km from Pont-Audemer. 70 sq. meters (753 sq. ft.) on 2 hectares (5 acres) of private grounds.

Two separate bedrooms, living area with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with hob, two fridges, microwave oven, tableware for 12 settings, washing machine. Bathroom with shower. Fishing nearby (French fishing licence required).
Description
in Hungarian :
Üdvözöljük! Volt már Normandiaban? Nagyon szép vidék. Kedves ház zuhannyal, 2 kétágyas szobát, konyhával. Kap ágyneműt teljesen be van bútorozva. Deauville és Honfleur mellet.
Lehet a közelben bevásárolni (3 Km városközpontől) Kellemes nyaralást.
Pool :  none but beaches a short drive away
Handicap
accessibility:
none
Children: welcome
Pets: welcome
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Sur le Prés


Sur le Prés

Sur le Prés

Sur le Prés

Sur le Prés

Sur le Prés




City: Saint-Pierre Canivet (Calvados)
Nearby attractions: Falaise, Caen, Cabourg, Honfleur, Deauville
Owners: Frédéric and Sébastien
Type: B&B : 1 bedroom + 1 suite
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02 31 90 12 02
Special offers: 10% off up to Aug. 30. For just 8 euors :
pick-up and drop-off at Caen train station
Languages: français
Clientele: all welcome, gay-owned and run
Rates: €70 per night, double occupancy
Meals: breakfast + table d'hôtes for lunch or dinner
Description: Welcome to the Calvados region in the heart of Normandy. This 19th-century farmhouse-turned B&B is located near Falaise, only a short drive from Normandy’s hill country (Suisse Normande) and cheese country (the Pays d’Auge where camembert and livarot are made.)

The surroundings are peaceful and bucolic. The grounds are gracious and inviting. The stream and the home-grown garden produce will nourish and refresh you. The farm has numerous animals: dogs, donkeys, ponies, goats, chicken, and more.

The countryside and nearby seaside offer numerous sporting and cultural outings, as well as spas, casinos, and castles.
Pool:  no
Handicap accessibility: yes
Children: enquire before reserving
Pets: enquire before reserving
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La Vie de Cocagne


La Vie de Cocagne

La Vie de Cocagne

La Vie de Cocagne

La Vie de Cocagne

La Vie de Cocagne
City: Bonnebosq, Calvados
Nearby attractions: Deauville, Trouville, Cabourg, Pays d'Auge
beaches of Normandy; 5 min. from A13
Owners: Thierry
Type: holiday rental (sleeps 4)
Website: visit the website
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 06 12 90 67 82
Fax: 06 26 48 22 52
Languages: français, English
Clientele: gay-friendly ; all welcome
Rates: from €450 to €800 per weekend
from €900 to €1800 per week
Strong points: Peace and tranquility, 15 min from beach, nudity ok, errands and meals on request
Description: This comfortable, 18th-century renovated barn has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 1 lounge/kitchen/dining, and private grounds, right beside some meadows. The beaches of Deauville, Trouville, Villers, and Cabourg are nearby. This house is separate from the owners' house. Fully equipped and decorated with a mix of modern and old. The village is down a country road.

Caroline and Thierry will be pleased to organize your stay if you need help. They will open the doors of the Pays d'Auge for you and give you travel tips. You are in good hands!
Pool:  none ; naturism (nudity) is fine
Handicap accessibility: none
Children: welcome but please enquire
Pets: not admitted
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Coté Ouest

Côté Ouest

Côté Ouest

Côté Ouest

Côté Ouest

Town: Nonant, Calvados
Nearby Towns & attractions: Bayeux, Deauville, Trouville, Cherbourg, Caen, Mont St. Michel
Owner: Marie
Type: 1 guest room
Website: no website currently
E-mail:  send a message
Telephone: 02 31 22 10 82