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Nov 5, 2024 at 12:38 p.m.
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In the Drôme, the Gîtes de France network, specialized in hospitality at home and by locals, it is no less than 650 owners, 800 accommodations pour 4 710 units, 33 million euros direct or indirect economic benefits on the territory, and 360 jobs direct, indirect and induced full-time (FTE) jobs created, according to a study you cabinet MKG pour Gîtes de France…Just that.
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In the department, Gîtes de France is thus a promoter of regional development through the rehabilitation of built heritage.
« In 2023, the owners of the Drôme have invested 7.7 million euros in the creation of tourism structures, the maintenance or renovation of their heritage,” informs Gîtes de France in a press release.
On the occasion of its Fall Universities, which are being held from this Tuesday, November 5 until November 7, 2024 at the Jacques-Chirac Conference and Exhibition Center in Valence, the departmental branch of Gîtes de France in Drôme takes stock of the summer and autumn period of 2024. And it is positive.
Here is the ranking of public intermunicipal cooperation establishments (EPCI) and Gîtes de France municipalities in Drôme:
With a business volume of 4.8 million euros as of October 31, 2024, and average occupancy rates this summer of 62%Gîtes de France accommodation in the Drôme always attracts French vacationerswith 80% of reservations, as foreignersmainly, Belgian, German and Swiss.
The Gîtes de France attract all types of holidaymakers:
- families looking for peace and quiet;
- retirees wishing to discover the riches of the local heritage;
- sports enthusiasts wanting to hike or take long bike rides on the area's trails.
Gîtes de France, the French’s favorite brand
Gîtes de France has just been elected the French's Favorite Brand in the “rental of accommodation between individuals” category. The network rose to 1st place on the podium by obtaining the greatest number of “Likes” after a study carried out from June 19 to 20, 2024, on the OpinionWay panel, with a representative sample of 1 114 people from the French population aged 18 and over, ahead of Airbnb and Booking.com. Every year, more than 5 million vacationers trust it and stay in one of the network's 55,000 accommodations.
The Drôme attracts project leaders
The late season is also a highlight of the network: with 654 contracts (+7% compared to 2023) for a business volume of €404,308 (+11%), the month of September was very popular with vacationers.
In the department, the average basket was €798, and the average length of stay was 7.4 days, in 2024.
The Drôme is also a popular destination for B&B or gîte project leaders. In 2023, 217 project leaders turned to the Gîtes de France network for support in their approach.
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