France Vacation Rentals - Loire/Centre
The Loire (Pays de la Loire) is a popular tourist destination west of Paris. Follow the châteaux trail along the Loire Valley, visit the cities of Tours, Orléans and Chartres (with its historic cathedral and stained glass), the wine producing areas and the Atlantic beach resorts. We include the nearby region of Centre. Regions - Loire and Centre (Pays de la Loire - Centre)
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Featured Vacation Rentals - Local Agencies - Farms - Apartments - Agencies - Directories
Featured Vacation Rentals
Our featured European vacation rental resources.
Rentvillas.com
Vacation rentals in Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey. The majority of their properties are in Italy. They work directly with owners and represent some local agencies. They have a local representative in Rome. When booking you are assigned a Travel Advisor, so you get personal attention. Agency based in California and has been in business since 1984.
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Local Agencies
Vacation rental agency with head office in the country where they offer vacation rentals. Usually you find the best prices with local agencies.
Pure France
Local Agency based in France
Villas and houses with pools in the countryside.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Burgundy, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loi -->
Farms
Apartments, cottages or houses in the countryside on a farm, estate or in a hamlet, run by one owner. These may be converted outbuildings.
*Gites de France
Official website listing gites throughout France. Like the Agriturismo in Italy, they offer B&B or vacation rentals (self-catering) options on farms in rural areas throughout France. Book directly with the owner. This site rates them by quality of the place (with ears of corn). There are Gites sites for certain regions of France but this main site links to them when searching.
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Accueil Paysan
An association of rural farms that provide farm holidays including accomodations. Gites are available on some of the farms. Others only provide meals or rooms. Most of the site is in French. Contact the owner directly.
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Bienvenue a la Ferme
An association of farms with accommodations set up by the Chamber of Agriculture. They have various types of accommodations from camping to gites.
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Gite.com
A directory of selected gites in France. Rentals are directly with the owners but this site has better quality photos and layouts than the normal home rental site.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Brittany, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire -->
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La Roultiere
Five vacation rentals on a farm in the Loire Valley near the village of Breil (2 - 4 bedrooms). Pool, Internet access (broadband).
Listings for France: Loire Valley
Labour of Love Gites
Three vacation rentals (gites) in the Loire Atlantique (western Loire), in the countryside between Rennes and Nantes, near the village of Guémené Penfao.
Listings for France: Loire Valley
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Le Chant D'Oiseau
Three vacation rentals (gites) on a farm in the western Loire Valley. Cottage and two apartments created from historic farm buildings (sleeps 2 - 7). Also a small camping ground.
Listings for France: Loire Valley
Les Fleurs
Three gites available on a farm near Saumur in the Loire Valley
Listings for France: Loire Valley
Les Limornieres
Three vacation rental cottages on a farm in the Southern Touraine region of the Loire Valley (1 and 2 bedrooms). Breakfast and evening meals available.
Listings for France: Loire Valley
Les Mortiers
Three vacation rentals (gites) on a farm near Parcay Les Pins in the Loire Valley (1 and 2 bedrooms), north of the Loire River, west of Tours. Pool, eco-friendly, internet access (wi-fi). Great for families.
Listings for France: Loire Valley
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Massay Gites
Five vacation rentals (gites) in the village of Massay, in renovated historic farm buildings. Located near Vierzon, east of Tours and near the Loire Valley (sleeps 2 - 4). Short stays and B&B available. Internet access (wi-fi). Restaurant and village shops nearby.
Listings for France: Centre
Apartments
A group of apartments in a village, town or city run by one owner.
French Cottages
Vacation rentals in four different towns. Nine in the Languedoc (Uzes), two in the Dordogne (Monpazier), two in the Loire Valley (Chinon) and one in the Pyrenees (Biarritz). Owners are in France and Australia and have local managers. The website is confusing but stick with it or download the PDF brochure. This is a great collection of vacation rentals in good sized towns. Most are 2 - 3 bedrooms.
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Agencies
Vacation rental agencies not based in the country where they have their properties. Usually based in the US or the UK. They may represent local agencies.
Belvilla - France
Agency based in Netherlands
Vacation rentals in Europe (2300+ in France). Agency, based in the Netherlands, has been in business for over 30 years. Other websites represent their database. Belvilla is part of the @Leisure group.
Listings for France: All Regions, Paris
Chez Nous
Agency based in United Kingdom
Vacation rentals throughout France (7000+). Part of The Hoseasons Group.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Auvergne, Brittany, Burgundy, Corsica, Cote d'Az -->
cottages4you
Agency based in United Kingdom
Vacation rentals in most of Europe - United Kingdom (England, Wales and Scotland), Ireland, France, Italy. Part of The Hoseasons Group.
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Dominique's Villas
Agency based in United Kingdom
Agency specializing in large villas and chateaux. You can search for properties with pools or tennis courts.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Loire -->
France Homestyle
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals in most regions of France. Agency based in Seattle.
Listings for France: Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussill -->
French Country Cottages
Agency based in United Kingdom
Vacation rentals in all of France. Agency has been in business for over 30 years and is now part of The Hoseasons Group. Great variety of cottages, many well-priced.
Listings for France: All Regions, Paris
Interhome
Agency based in Switzerland
Agency based in Switzerland with listings throughout Europe. Variety of places and prices - over 30,000 vacation rental properties in 21 countries (mostly Europe). Partnered with ResortQuest in the US. They have sites for different countries (country person booking lives in) with prices in their currency. If their listings are represented by another company, the prices are the same. Note that Interhome has local offices in many areas, so it is like dealing with a local agency.
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Just France
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals throughout France. Most are large, high-end properties. Agency based in Pennsylvania.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Burgundy, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loi -->
Quality Villas France
Agency based in United Kingdom
Villas, farmhouses and apartments in several regions (many are large villas with pools). Also runs Quality Villas Italy.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Brittany, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loi -->
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Ville et Village
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals in France and Italy. They represent Individual Travellers and Salogi. Some properties not listed on website, only in printed catalog. Agency based in California.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Brittany, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loi -->
Directories
"Rent from Owner" websites with lists of vacation rentals where you book directly with the owner.
Holiday France Direct
Directory of vacation rentals France. Most properties on the coast (Normandy, Brittany, Loire, Poitou, Aquitaine). Site run by Brittany Ferries. Book directly with owner.
Listings for France: Aquitaine, Brittany, Loire Valley, Normandy, Poitou-Charent -->
HolidayLettings.co.uk - France
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide, with thousands of listings for Europe (France +4,000 properties). Good searching (can search for properties with internet access). Book directly with owner. Owned by TripAdvisor.
Listings for France: All Regions, Paris
HomeAway - France
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide, with over 80,000 rentals in France. Rent from the owner.
Listings for France: All Regions, Paris
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Pure Holiday Homes
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide. Rent directly from the owner. They offer an "owner verification" scheme to prevent fraud. Part of the @Leisure group.
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