I'm starting to become a bit peeved by this. How do you know how much market research Ive done?? Ive done loads, with gite complex owners, with holiday makers right across the spectrum. We have lived in France for 3 years- both speak excellent French and understand ( because we have done it before) all the implications of running a business in France. we are aiming at a different level of client form the hobbyist and therefore belive we will be successful because we know how to set up and run a business. All i really wante d from this post was to elicit some comments from bona fide gite complex owners as to the state of the market, because I know it has been tough over the last few years. To be honest all ive had is a lot of carping and now wish id never biohered. There seems to be a section ( albeit small) of Brits who sit in France and carp on about how the exchange rate has gone down, their money doesnt go as far etc..... The market is wide and varied from the hobbyists to the professionals - I know which end I'm going to be at