Espace Pro Classification of furnished tourist accommodation

Owners of furnished tourist accommodation, get your seasonal rental classified! Since 4 July 2022, the Tourist Office of the Communauté Urbaine d’Alençon has been approved by AFNOR to classify furnished tourist accommodation, making it your first point of contact.

A reminder What is a meublé de tourisme?

The definition of furnished tourist accommodation is as follows: “a furnished villa, flat or studio, for the exclusive use of the tenant, offered for rent to a visiting clientele for a stay characterised by a daily, weekly or monthly rental and who do not elect domicile there” (article D. 324-1 of the Tourism Code).

Furnished tourist accommodation may not be let for more than 90 days to the same person. It may be a second home or a principal residence. In the latter case, the tourist rental period may not exceed 3 months (90 days) (article L.324-1-1 of the Code du Tourisme).

Hosting companies Why classify your furnished tourist accommodation?

The classification of furnished holiday accommodation is a major issue for owners of seasonal lets. Classification is a guarantee of quality in the eyes of tourists and tourism professionals, but it also raises your profile in the eyes of customers/tourists and gives you a number of significant advantages!

Better identification of your property
Tax advantages
Membership of the French National Holiday Voucher Agency (ANCV)
Better promotion
Commercial advantages
A fixed tourist tax all year round.

The ranking Guaranteed quality

Just like campsites and hotels, furnished holiday accommodation can be awarded stars in the same way. These guarantee a certain level of comfort and quality service.

A national qualification (Ministry of Tourism)
A reference system based on customer expectations: criteria for equipment, comfort and services.
A range from 1 to 5 stars: these allow customers to identify themselves according to a consistent level of comfort and service.
Stars are an internationally recognised symbol for all types of clientele

The “meublé de tourisme” classification (from 1 to 5*) is a national voluntary scheme that qualifies your seasonal rental property. It is awarded following an inspection of your accommodation by a certified body. It is valid for 5 years.