The Gîte Podcast
The Gîte Podcast brings you real stories about running a gîte in France - the highs, the lows and everything else in-between. Each episode we will discuss different aspects of a gîte business with owners. Brought to you by Gîte Guru, giteguru.com
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3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Julia and Mac decided to end their careers in the UK and make their dream of moving to France a reality. They fell in love with Les Chauvins, bought it, adapted the previous gîte set-up, and opened it to paying guests. We look back over the process and find out if they have any regrets!
https://leschauvinsfrance.com/
https://www.giteguru.com/https://lemasdordogne.com/
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Valérie has been advising people about setting up businesses in France since 2009. We talk about the differences between then and now, and why increased regulations and restrictions aren't necessarily a bad thing!We discuss visa application, especially important for Brits post-Brexit, taxation, registration and much much more!
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Paul and Fiona run a beautiful 6-bedroom gîte in the Dordogne, welcoming families, holidaymakers and bikers. They're avid motorbike enthusiasts and offer their guests facilities, services and a choice of routes to ride in the Dordogne. They talk about finding the property, moving from the UK and getting residency in France post-Brexit, renovating, being on TV and in the papers, accepting a service dog to stay and lots more.
https://www.lechaivilla.com
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
How is it living and working together, what are their costs, some words of warning about gîte Facebook groups and lots more!Real stories from gîte owners about the highs and lows of running a gîte business in France.
Paul and Charlotte from Maison Montruf talk to Rupert, aka Gîte Guru, about renting their own home out for 17 weeks over the summer to paying guests.
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Real stories from gîte owners about the highs and lows of running a gîte business in France.
Paul and Charlotte from Maison Montruf talk to Rupert, aka Gîte Guru, about renting their own home out for 17 weeks over the summer to paying guests.
How do they do it, how much do they earn, what do they do before, during and after the season, how do they show their love and loyalty to their guests?