What Accommodation Should You Choose for Your Summer Holiday?

The summer holidays are the perfect time to recharge with a real break from routine. Adventure, relaxation, good times, travel, activities... Whether you're going away as a family, with friends, as a couple or solo, it pays to plan your summer holiday ahead of time.

One of the most important parts of planning your holiday is choosing your accommodation. To decide, start by thinking about your budget, without forgetting your preferences, needs, comfort habits, who's travelling with you, plus the location, timing and length of your stay.

If you're after a romantic getaway to escape your everyday life, go for an unusual place to stay. If you want simplicity and home comforts for the family, a house rental is a better fit. And if your goal is a cheap and cheerful time with friends, camping is the way to go!

In short, everyone has their own choices and preferences for the summer holidays. If you need help choosing your accommodation, here are our suggestions:

Camping, glamping and unusual places to stay

There are des campings to suit every taste and every wish, all across France. It's up to you to think about the summer holiday you're dreaming of. Near the sea? Close to a tourist town? In the mountains? A campsite that's 100% nature, tents only? Or a camping club offering plenty of activities?

In recent years, the trend has been towards luxury camping and unusual accommodation. Luxury camping is booming, offering ever more comfort, services and amenities. Unusual accommodation, meanwhile, lets you escape everyday life by sleeping in original places to stay, such as a yurt, a safari tent, a transparent bubble or a treehouse.

The pros of camping:

• Camping suits everyone: families, groups of friends, couples, solo travellers...
• An excellent option for sticking to your holiday budget.
• A chance to get closer to nature.
• The option of simplicity and a friendly atmosphere.
• Activities right on site, if you choose a campsite that offers them.

The cons of camping:

• If you don't like the great outdoors or don't feel comfortable in it, camping might not be for you. (Although luxury campsites now offer all modern comforts in their rental accommodation.)

Holiday home rentals

Villas, detached houses, flats, studios... There's a wide and varied range of holiday homes on offer. It's up to you to choose the destination, then add your requirements: budget, number of bedrooms, garden, kitchen equipment, swimming pool, close to the sea...

Renting a holiday home means you can feel right at home, even on holiday!

The pros:

• Feeling comfortable in your own holiday space.
• Simplicity for families with young children.
• The chance to holiday as a group by renting a house or villa.
• The independence a rental gives you, especially for cooking.

The cons:

• Prices can be high in tourist areas, particularly in summer.
• During your stay, unlike a hotel, cleaning and tidying are down to you.

A bed and breakfast holiday

Booking your holiday in a bed and breakfast guarantees an authentic, friendly stay. Bed and breakfasts are often charming properties, and the hosts are usually warm and attentive.

The advantage is that you spend time with the hosts and possibly with other guests. It's a chance to chat about the region, learn more about the culture and traditions, and also find out about the best places nearby. Whether that's for activities or to discover cuisine locale.

The pros:

• Friendly, authentic moments.
• The option to rent one or several rooms.
• Making holiday friendships.
• Discovering the region's secrets.

The cons:

• You need to be comfortable being around other people during your holiday.
• Respecting the rules set by your hosts.