How to open a gîte in Haute-Vienne? | Limousin

What is a B&B?

definition

The term gîte is the common name for the technical term “meublé de tourisme”. It is also commonly referred to as “location saisonnière”, “location de tourisme”, “maison de vacances”, etc.

Meublés de tourisme” are furnished villas, apartments, houses or studios for the exclusive use of the tenant, offered for rent to a visiting clientele who do not elect domicile there and who stay there for a day, week or month (article L. 324-1-1 of the French Tourism Code). They do not include a reception area or lobby, or shared services and facilities.

How do I open a gîte?

If you’d like to get started in the tourist rental business, download the “Project Partakers – Gîte et Chambre d’hôtes” :

Download the guide (4Mo)

You’ll find all the information you need to get started with peace of mind:

Legal information: declarations to the town hall, taxation…
Your legal obligations: signage in your establishment, tourist tax, invoicing, SACEM, wifi connection, installation of a swimming pool…
Useful contacts and links at every stage of your project: tourist offices, chamber of commerce, commercial court, treasury, Ursaff, département…
Star classification: to enhance the value of your offer by guaranteeing your customers a high quality of service and comfort, and opening up tax rebate rights. See explanations on star ratings.
Existing labels and qualifications: Gîte de France, Clévacances, Accueil rando, Vélo accueil… Which one should you choose for your project and target clientele?
Marketing: Elloha, Booking, Airbnb… Which platforms can I use to sell myself? What tools can I use?
and so on.
All in one document!