Created in 1955, Gîtes de France ® is the European leader of Cottages and B&Bs. 47 000 owners welcome guests in their houses. They boast a portfolio of 60 000 housings in France, located in the country side , on the sea side, in the mountains, and since 2011 with the launch of City Break Gîtes de France®, also located in towns. Gîtes de France branding guarantees a level of quality which is paired with a friendly, genuine, environmentally responsible and “social” tourism.