Welcome to our new advice centre for French holiday property owners.

If you live in France and run a gite business, or let a holiday home in France, then our free guides and articles can help you promote your property more successfully.

As one of the original French holiday property websites, we've got enormous experience of helping our advertisers get more bookings - experience which we are now able to share with all property owners.

We'll cover all aspects of letting your holiday property, from marketing, advertising, photography and presentation, to the lighter side of life with the latest musings from our resident French property bloggers.  Whilst our guide is specifically aimed at French property owners, much of our advice is also applicable to holiday rental owners based in other markets.

 And if you want to get extra exposure for your French holiday property, there's no better way than advertising on French Connections, for the equivalent of just £12.50 per month.

 

 

  • Guide to Marketing Holiday Rentals

    If you are a French property owner, discover how to carry out the most effective marketing of your holiday let or gite, especially in a challenging market.

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  • Seasonal French Holiday Rental Markets

    Do you change your marketing to target different holiday rental seasons? Discover more about seasonal opportunities for letting your property.

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  • Holiday Property Photography and Video Guide

    Find out how to use photography and video to present your holiday property in the best possible light.

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  • Starting a Holiday Letting Business in France

    Looking to start or buy a holiday letting business in France? Find out hints, tips and advice on running a holiday rental business.

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  • 'French Bread' French Lifestyle Blog

    Born in Rhodesia, lived in South Africa, sailed the Atlantic and now settled in Burgundy, Chris Higginson brings a unique perspective on living in France. Author of 'French Bread','Reluctant Assassin 1', 'Perverse Verse' and others we are sure you will enjoy his blogging talents!

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  • Helena Frith Powell's Blog

    Helena Frith Powell writes the French Mistress column in The Sunday Times about living in France. She is a regular contributor to the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Telegraph, Tatler Magazine, Harpers & Queen and the Independent on Sunday.

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  • 'Campbell's Diary' French Lifestyle Blog

    CHRIS CAMPBELL-HOWES came out of teaching in Scotland early to settle in the deep South of France, where he lives in one of France's prettiest villages on the road between Toulouse and Montpellier. When he's writing he wishes he had more time for music, and when he's playing or conducting he wishes it didn't slow progress on the various books he's working on!

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  • Buying a House in France

    Do you yearn to enjoy the French lifestyle, or are simply looking for a holiday home in France? Discover more about buying property in France, and see our range of exclusive homes for sale.

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  • Selling a House in France

    Even good things can come to an end. If you are thinking of selling your holiday rental, villa or permanent home in France then find out more about the selling process, and how French Connections can help you find a buyer.

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