France's accmmodation options go well beyond the chains. Stay in quaint country inns or friendly bed & breakfasts. Rent a historic mansion or cruise the French canals in a houseboat.

Consider a range of different accommodation options for your trip. A week in a rented villa, a few days on a canal boat, a luxury weekend escape to a chateau/spa and a quaint country inn here and there.

Accommodation in France is also a lot cheaper than you might expect especially for what you can get for the price.

Hotel Chains: Many of he global hotel chains are present in France. There are also a number of national chains offering reliable accommodation to suit all budgets Inns of France: Inns or auberges in France are a great local accommodation option. Logis-de-France is an alliance of small hotels with restaurants serving local cuisine. Holiday Villages: France offers a wide range of holiday villages in great locations ideal for families. Keep the kids occupied while you indulge in spa treatments or wineries.

Holiday Rentals: Villa rental in France is popular and cost effective if you are able to stay for a week. Villas can range from small cottages to impressive mansions ideal for family groups or several couples. Bed and Breakfast: Known as Chambres d'hotes in France are a great way of getting a feel for the country through meeting and spending time with your hosts. Motorhomes: Explore France by motorhome stopping when and where you like. Combine your accommodation with your transport. Lose yourselves on the backroads of France.

Boutique Hotels: Boutique hotels in France are amongst the best in the world and can  be surprisingly good value. These charming small hotels usually have fewer than 20 rooms and a good restaurant. Farmstays: Also known as Gites Ruraux are mainly small farms, orchards or vineyards with accommodation. Normally the owner must live on site or nearby in order to welcome and assist guests. Spa Resorts: There are hundreds of spa resorts throughout France from the alpine regions to coastal resorts. Most have a particular speciality such as wellbeing, weightloss, fitness, skin care etc.

Chateaux:Chateau hotels in France are a great experience. There are many of these historic and luxuriously appointed chateaux to chose from at rates that may surprise. Live like royalty for a night or two. Canal boats: This is one of the most interesting and relaxing way of exploring France. Cruise one of France's many navigable rivers and canals in well appointed modern cabin cruisers. France Accommodation Online: Use the internet to find great hotel deals in France. It's easy, reliable and cheap.