IF you are the owner of tourist accommodation or would like to become one, this space is for you!
I would like to qualify my accommodation
Prefecture classification for hotels, campsites, tourist residences and seasonal rentals
The classification, valid for 5 years, is carried out at the initiative of the owners. Accommodation can be classified in a category varying from 1 to 5 stars based on a grid of criteria (comfort, equipment, etc.). This classification is not obligatory, but it offers the customer a guarantee of quality and transparency on the service offered.
Benefits :
- display the quality of your accommodation, its comfort but also the services offered;
- improve your visibility and better promote your accommodation;
- accept holiday vouchers (more than 200 beneficiaries in France);
- benefit from tax advantages (larger tax deduction for seasonal rentals).
Find out more about the classification of seasonal rentals
Find out more about the classification for campsites, hotels and tourist residences
For all procedures, do not hesitate to contact your local tourist office to assist you.
The Chambres d’Hôtes Reference ® label
The objective of Chambre d'hôtes reference® is to provide non-labeled guest rooms with the possibility of guaranteeing the quality of their service to their customers. Chambre d'hôtes Référence® does not have a dedicated website, marketing plan, general public communication, sectorial and legal watch, etc. If this is the service you are looking for, we advise you to turn to national collective marks which will be able to meet your expectations.
Find out more about the Chambres d’Hôtes Reference ® label
For any further steps, do not hesitate to contact your reference Tourist Office to support you in your labeling process.
The Tourism Quality Mark
In order to always better welcome customers and improve the quality of tourist services in France, the State has created the Qualité Tourisme™ brand. This brand selects and brings together under a single symbol the quality initiatives undertaken for customer satisfaction in the hotel industry, tourist residences, holiday villages, campsites, restaurants, cafes and brasseries, seasonal rental agencies. , tourist offices, places to visit and outdoor activities.
It is a sign of recognition of establishments which offer quality services, which customers can choose with complete confidence.
Find out more about the Qualité Tourisme brand
The labels
Adhering to a label is important for the tourist tenant, but also for the owner who has every interest in displaying this quality approach, thus enhancing his accommodation by reassuring his customer. This is a voluntary approach by the owner, so we invite you to contact directly the labels or brands who will support you in your efforts. Please note: the labels can be combined with the ranking.
To discover some of them:
- Gîtes de France
- Clevacances
- Sun flowers
- Bienvenue à la Ferme (for agricultural and wine growers)
- Bike home
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Tourist tax in Blaye Bourg Terres d’Estuaire
The tourist tax is implemented throughout the Blaye Bourg Terres d'estuaire territory. This tax allows municipalities or groups of municipalities to finance expenses linked to tourist attendance. The tourist tax is determined by deliberation of the community councils. The deliberative assembly sets the prices but also the period during which the tax is due. The communities have chosen to establish a real tourist tax.
Who pays the tourist tax?
The tourist tax must be paid by the holidaymaker who stays in tourist accommodation, to their landlord (professional or private rental companies, without exception) which then transfers it to the community of municipalities via its Tourist Office. They have an intermediary role in the recovery of the tax which they must ensure. The amount of the tax must be displayed by the landlord, hotelier or owner of the accommodation. It must also appear on the invoice given to the vacationer.
Find out more about the procedures
The Tourism and Disability label
Its objective is to provide reliable, descriptive and objective information on the accessibility of tourist sites and facilities, taking into account all types of disabilities and to develop a tourist offer adapted and integrated into the general offer. The State Tourism and Handicap brand is a response to the demand of people with disabilities who want to be able to choose their vacations and leisure activities in complete freedom. Awarded for 5 years, the label provides a guarantee of efficient reception adapted to the essential needs of disabled people. The label application and labeling procedures are voluntary and free.
The Table d’hôtes for B&B owners
The name “table d’hôtes” is a common term to describe the meal offerings of a bed and breakfast operator. As a complement to the accommodation service, it is reserved for the occupants of guest rooms only, up to a maximum of 15 people accommodated. A single menu must be offered and composed of dishes, preferably local. The meal must be taken at the family table in the company of the resident. REMINDER : The table d'hôtes is not a restaurant, but an accessory service to the accommodation.
If the operator offers alcoholic drinks as part of meals, he must hold a license restaurant or drinking establishment license. The sale of non-alcoholic drinks is free. Operating the license requires training.
Find out more about the regulations for Table d’hôtes
Swimming pools for collective use
Do you make your swimming pool available to your guests? Please note that the latter must be declared to the town hall and meet health requirements in order to limit the exposure of bathers to physical, chemical and microbiological dangers. Offering comfort services while guaranteeing customers the highest level of health safety is the objective of the best practices guide published with the assistance of the Regional Health Agency.
To remind people of the right actions, posters are made available to hosts on the website of theRegional Health Agency
To download :
The Good Practices Guide
The “Let’s preserve our health at the swimming pool” poster
SACEM
Do you broadcast or wish to broadcast music or audiovisual programs in your hotel, tourist residence, lodge or guest room? This also requires you to pay a fee to SACEM (Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers).
This tax is applicable from the moment the lessor provides its tenants with a TV and/or a radio, and any element which allows music to be broadcast, whether used by the tenants or not. .
ANCV, holiday vouchers
As a tourist operator, you have the option of accepting payment by holiday voucher.
Advantages :
- attract new customers, in fact nearly 11 million people benefit from these registered titles;
- secure payment of your services.
Discover all the terms and conditions on: ANCV