A friendly, accessible book full of useful information on how to run a successful hospitality business. A true story with step-by-step guidance and a good sprinkling of fun anecdotes of how events unfolded for jovial Janne Larsson. He moved from Sweden to France in 2015 to follow the call of his heart, despite having not one word of French in his vocabulary!

Share his experiences; finding the house, sorting the finances, sourcing the right people and materials, and following the rules, so that you might benefit from this "insider information" of what worked - and what didn't! With advice on the best attitude to cope, as well as suggestions for improvements once operating smoothly, you will be led through the creation of "Rue Galilee B&B" with warmth and good humor. Although directed at those who have that most popular of dreams, to be a host of their own Bed and Breakfast establishment, this philosophical approach can be applied to a multitude of situations. Janne chose a house in France, so there is information specific to this location, but his suggestions are relevant to welcoming guests in any country.

Photographs appear at the start of each chapter to illustrate the care taken during the restoration and refurbishment of a stylish seventeenth-century townhouse. Janne's commitment to give The Best of everything to every guest shines out on every page. His profession as an electrician prepared him well for the practical challenges of this enterprise even if he had no formal training in the hospitality industry.

Passing on encouragement and advice, this entertaining little book reaches out to anyone who might need a gentle push to follow their dream. The host's partner, Sara Verrall, is the author of this book as she has heard all the tales directly "from the horse's mouth".

We are happy to report that Rue Galilee B&B continues to welcome many international guests, including a few Americans, following the 2019 New York Times hotel critic's glowing review.