What would a holiday be without those special meals to celebrate our days off? Separating holidays from special meals is practically impossible, and for this reason, there is nothing better than renting a rural house with a barbecue to enjoy those culinary days to your liking.
For many of us, when we travel, one of the requirements is that the rural house we want to stay in has a barbecue near which to gather with family or friends and start enjoying both the company and the flavour of grilled food.
You'll find plenty of accommodation such as this one in France, but there are a few things to bear in mind. Take a look at our tips.
IT DEPENDS ON THE SEASON
We usually associate barbecues with the summer season but depending on the area in which you have rented your accommodation, you will have to take into account some restrictions that are made for the conservation and safety of the environment.
Many fires are caused by barbecues, and that is why the councils and halls of different towns and villages prohibit this activity in certain areas and times of the year. Since we don't want you to miss out on your barbecue, it is advisable to find out beforehand if your destination has any bans on barbecues.
TYPE OF BARBECUE
The owners of rural houses know that having a barbecue is one of the highlights of their accommodation and for this reason, in France practically half of them offer this service, but did you know that there are different types?
Some of them are located outdoors, so you have to take into account the season in which you are travelling, so that you don't get cold while the meat is browning in the firewood. To enjoy them all year round, there are some barbecues that are located in the porches, under cover, available all year round!
KEEP THE WEATHER IN MIND
We look at the weather to know how to dress and where to travel too. If you are thinking of renting a house with a barbecue, it is also necessary to look at the weather, and especially for all those barbecues that are located in outdoor areas, this is an essential requirement.
We don't want the illusion of feeling like a chef to be ruined by the rain, so the best thing is that, if you are travelling in the rainy season, you can organise this evening around some charcoal or firewood when the weather allows it.
ENJOY WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
You’ve checked everything: your destination has no barbecue restrictions, the weather will be lovely and it's safe to barbecue. You have crossed out the three most important aspects. The next one is to get your family or friends together and seize these days of free time to taste every delicacy you prepare.
You can also take the opportunity to buy typical products of the area and in this way, try the traditional food such as seasonal meats or vegetables and you feel like a local!
