Out of season and even in the holiday season it takes a lot of work to find customers. Here's a few ideas to get you started.
If you have any questions about registering of running a gîte or chambre d’hôtes business in France, you're welcome to join my forum where you get all the answers and advice you need.
- Make your website personal, keep it updated and promote your local area.
- Have postcards or business cards printed and drop them at the Offices de Tourisme within a 100km radius.
- Boards of tourism usually keep a record of local gîtes which they give to tourists looking for a place to stay, make sure they have your details.
- Create a gîte à thème with specific activities such as fishing, equestrian, farm, art, cooking, etc.
Join one of the six national gîte or chambre d’hôtes networks
www.gites-de-france.fr
http://www.clevacances.com
http://www.fleursdesoleil.fr
http://www.bienvenue-au-chateau.com
http://www.accueil-paysan.com
http://www.bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com
Advertise your gîte or chambre d’hôtes on online directories
www.cheznous.co.uk
http://www.france4families.com
http://www.aweekor2infrance.com
http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk
http://www.holidayswanted.com
http://www.french-property-news.com
http://www.francemag.com
http://www.france-rental.com
http://www.homelidays.com
http://www.likhom.com
Advertise on Belgium & Dutch websites
www.bbexpo.be
http://www.joyedevivre.be
Good luck!