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From the creation of the first rural gîte in the Basses-Alpes in 1951, to the opening of Gîtes de France Corse in 1970, as well as the diversification of accommodations and vacation rentals offered by Gîtes de France, discover all the important dates in the history of the Gîtes de France in France and in Corsica
The main dates
- 1951 : First gîte rural in the Basses-Alpes, an initiative of French Senator Emile Aubert
- 1951 : First gîte rural in the Basses-Alpes, an initiative of French Senator Emile Aubert
- 1955 : Foundation of the National Federation of the Gîtes de France. Charter drafted for rural gîtes. First edition of the annual directory containing 146 gîtes.
- 1969 : Official adoption of the chambres d'hôtes rented accommodation formula
- 1970 : SET-UP OF GITES DE FRANCE CORSE
- 1973 : Official adoption of the gîtes d'enfants status for child-friendly rented accommodation
- 1974 : Opening of Maison du Tourisme Vert in Paris (House of Green Tourism)
- 1987 : Dial-up Minitel digital information service on 3615 Gîtes de France, dispensing information and taking electronic reservations
- 1990 : EUROGITES European Federation of Tourism set up
- 1997 : Federation is approved by French Ministry of Tourism as a nationally-recognized organization for the promotion and inspection of furnished accommodation rentals,
- 1998 : www.gites-de-france.com goes on line.
- 2000 : Gîtes de France sponsors Michel Desjoyeaux, the winner of the Vendée Globe round the world sailing race
- 2003 : Two new brands created. CHARMANCE for chambres d'hôtes in bed & breakfast style accommodation. And for camp sites, PRE VERT.
- 2004 : ALLO chambres d'hôtes last minute reservation service for bed & breakfasts goes national. Gîtes de France sponsors, the winner of the Vendée Globe round the world sailing race, Vincent Riou.
- 2005 : 50 year anniversary of the foundation of Fédération Nationale des Gîtes de France
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