Though French gite properties may have had humble beginnings as rustic shelters, today they’re upscale, luxurious and in demand. From winsome converted barns to multi-level holiday villas, owning a French gite property can serve as both your main residence and an income-generating business. Find out more about these six diverse gite businesses for sale in France, which range from characteristically classic to fashionably contemporary.
18th century Toulousain-style maison de maitre has two independent gites in Foix
Located in Foix in Southwest France, this 18th century Toulousain-style maison de maitre has two independent gites, plus outbuildings, a swimming pool and 14 bedrooms. Additional features include terraces, a guest house and an open fireplace, plus many of the home’s original characteristics. Set on 34 hectares of land, you can enjoy your own private garden and views of the Pyrenees.
Luxury property in Pamiers with on-site Gite guest house
This eight-bedroom luxury property in Pamiers boasts a main house with five en suite chambres d’hotes on the first floor, plus a library, billiard room, home cinema, sauna and massage room. There’s also an on-site guest house, which has two bedrooms and a private terrace, as well as a studio. The beautiful garden area includes a private counter-current swimming pool. Tranquil and rural, this Midi-Pyrénées property is just ten minutes from the village and less than an hour from Toulouse. Set on two hectares of landscaped land, the property has gorgeous country views of the Pyrenees.
Bordeaux stone property includes a main house, gite, barn and stable
With Bordeaux less than one hour away, this stone property includes a main house, gite, barn and stables. Light-filled and spacious, the villa is set on six acres of land in the Aquitaine region and includes seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. Its elevated position has fantastic views of the surrounding vineyards. Additional features include a private swimming pool, oak parquet flooring, a well-equipped kitchen and the highest possible energy rating. Though located on a peaceful and unfrequented lane, you’ll be just a short drive to the village’s many schools and shops. This property can potentially be used as a bed and breakfast. The Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport is a short 30 minutes away, making it easy for guests to come and go as they please.
Gavaudun property includes a main house, five-bedroom gite, two-bedroom gite, barn, mill
Located in Gavaudun, this property includes a main house, five-bedroom gite, two-bedroom gite, barn, mill and car park. The main house has four bedrooms, two shower rooms, a kitchen, dining room, sitting room and office. Both gites are well-established and successfully bring in annual revenue. This villa is in the heart of a protected valley in the Aquitaine region. It has a total of 12 acres of land, which includes seven acres of grazing fields and two and a half acres of woodland. The property also has a swimming pool, car park and outdoor living areas.
Spacious Mazères villa property with two independent gites
Set in Mazères in the Ariège department, this spacious property has four acres of land that are home to a main villa and two independent gites. The main house is contemporary and industrial, with exposed stone walls, steel, wood and glass. The ground floor has a fitted kitchen, pantry, orangerie, bar area and living room with a fireplace. The first and second floors have a total of five bathrooms, study and family room, games room and mezzanine. The first gite has three bedrooms, plus a living room and a fitted kitchen. The second gite has an airy open-plan layout with a mezzanine bedroom, a fitted kitchen and a covered sun terrace. Thanks to its rural setting, this is a great family home. Both gites offer income potential, also making it an excellent business opportunity. The property has been renovated using the highest quality materials, including double glazing and insulation, and has retained its charm along with many original features. It’s a short drive to town, less than an hour from Toulouse and just over an hour from skiing.
Stylish Foix house with luxury gite makes a perfect guest house
This elegant estate in Foix has nine bedrooms, stunning mountain views and a variety of outbuildings. The stylish main house has been beautifully renovated and the luxury gite makes a perfect guest house. High cathedral ceilings in the living areas have charming exposed beams. The 12.6 hectares of grounds include lawns, meadows, terraces and a swimming pool.
