Classification of meublés de tourisme

The advantages of classification

Classifying your meublé de tourisme offers a number of advantages. First and foremost, it’s an excellent way to gain visibility and promote your accommodation in a more professional way. Classification also simplifies administrative formalities, notably the declaration of tourist tax. It also enables you to benefit from an advantageous tax regime, with a not inconsiderable tax reduction. What’s more, it is a guarantee of seriousness and quality that reassures customers and gives them confidence when booking. Last but not least, the classification opens up the possibility of accepting vacation vouchers, an additional asset for attracting a wider clientele.

The role of the Development Agency

The Agency assists owners with their procedures, carries out inspection visits and issues the official classification decision, a guarantee of quality and recognition for their accommodation.

5 key steps

1. Declaration of the furnished accommodation at the town hall of the commune where it is located
2. For professional or non-professional renters of furnished accommodation, registration required to obtain a SIRET number within 15 days of starting business: https://procedures.inpi.fr/?/
3. Preparing for the inspection visit
4. Order the visit
   To do this, download the file and return it, accompanied by:
   – the declaration document to the town hall at emilie.michelet@hautes-alpes.net
   – a deposit of €50 on the bank details included in the order form.
5. Setting up the rental property
   The furnished property must be unoccupied on the day of the visit, with beds and pillows fitted with undersheets.