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A Mock-Up of the Little House
You may remember our poultry yard dilemma that got in the way of our project to renovate our “little house” to make a gîte (self-catering holiday rental accommodation). We thought we might have to drop the idea altogether. The next … Continue reading
Friday’s French – gîte
Even French people confuse gîte and chambre d’hôte. I know this for certain because when I tell people I have a gîte they often start talking about le petit déjeuner which, of course, is only served in a B&B. Before … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday's French, gésir, gisement, gît, gîte
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