How to Find Luxury Yurt Vacation Rentals in France

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Canvas Chic luxury yurt vacation rental in France

Luxury camping in France is popular among European holiday makers, and it is becoming increasingly popular to rent a luxury yurt, especially in southwest France. Yurts were originally designed by Mongolians to be weather resistant and to remain warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Yurts have been embraced by the ecotourism industry as a green holiday accommodation. Yurt vacation rentals in France are often found on small, family-run sites that operate on eco-friendly principles. They typically have cooking facilities and it is standard for bedding to be included. Prices vary greatly depending on the size of the yurt, surrounding facilities and the season. Prices can run from between 80 and 200 Euros a night and sometime include breakfast. Most yurt holiday sites are open only from May – September. Here is an introduction to some of the yurt vacation rentals in France.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Southwest France

Book a yurt with Inclined to Luxury. They offer luxury yurt vacation rentals in France. Their yurts in the Gers region in the foothills of the Pyrenees in southwest France. They have two person yurts in a landscaped garden setting. The facility tries to be as green as possible, and they have solar-powered hot water and solar heated water for their pool. They are open May – September and require a minimum stay of three nights.
Step 2

Check out Le Camp, located in Varen in southwest France. Visitors have a choice of tents or yurts of varying sizes. The yurts have removeable roof caps, solar lighting and small private gardens. There are separate shower and kitchen facilities and a swimming pond. They are open May – September.
Step 3

Consider the nature reserve of the Ardeche gorge in the south of France which hosts another yurt ohliday site. The yurts have full kitchens and shared bathroom facilities. It is a family-friendly site, with a kids playground and a wading pool. Changing facilities and high chairs are also available. Their facilties are run in an eco-friendly manner and all food is bought locally.
Step 4

Le Chene Vert luxury yurt

Visit Le Chene Vert Luxury Yurt Camping. They provide two-person and four-person yurt vacation rentals in France. The site is located in the Limousin countryside in southwest France. It is a private park on a lake with a swimming pool and picnic area.
Step 5

Book a holiday with Limousin Farm Holidays, which provides tipis and yurts on a family-run farm in southwest France. The tipis and yurts sleep six and come equipped with wood-burning stoves. Visitors also have use of the farmhouse which has a regular kitchen, dining room/common room and laundry room.
Step 6

For even cosier yurt vacation rentals in France, visit La Pierre Vert, which is run by an English family and is located 5 minutes from the medieval town of Uzès, near Avignon in southern France. They rent a yurt from May – September, and tents are available upon request. They require a minimum one week stay during high season. They have plans to bring yoga retreats to their farm in 2009.
Step 7

Canvas Chic yurt outside view

Check with the popular luxury yurt company Canvas Chic. They offer 12 luxury yurts vacation rentals in France. They are located in Labastide de Virac in southeastern France. Canvas Chic is currently on hiatus but will be taking bookings again in January 2009.

How to Find Luxury Yurt Vacation Rentals in France

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