Our Tourist Office has been approved for the Classification of Furnished Accommodation since 2011.
The classification is established from 1 to 5 stars.furnished accommodation are classified by decision of a classification body (approved or accredited organization) on the basis of national classification criteria relating to:
- Equipment and facilities (general layout, surface areas, bedrooms and bedding, sanitary facilities, kitchen, external environment, general condition and cleanliness)
- Guest services
- Accessibility and sustainable development
(Criteria set out in the decree of August 02, 2010 setting standards and procedures for the classification of furnished accommodation, modified by the decree of 24/11/2021).
The standards are based on a system of compulsory and optional points; the furnished accommodation must obtain at least 95% of the compulsory points for its category, and a number of optional points defined according to the category requested and the characteristics of the furnished accommodation.
The Classification Procedure
- Step 1: The owner contacts the inspection body to apply for classification
- Step 2: The inspection body sends the classification procedure, along with the regulatory documents required for a classification application, i.e. a Cerfa form, an order form and a description sheet. The classification reference guide is also given to the rental company, so that it can determine the category for which it wishes to be classified.
- Stage 3: On receipt of the elements listed above, completed and signed by the owner or his representative, the inspection body undertakes to carry out the visit within 3 months. An appointment with the owner or his representative is scheduled for the classification visit, and an e-mail or letter confirming the appointment is sent.
- Stage 4 : The inspection visit is carried out by a technical reference and/or a deputy, who check that the criteria are complied with (cf. classification guidelines). The inspection visit lasts between 1 and 3 hours.
- Step 5: Once the visit has been carried out, the tourist office has 1 month to send the file to the owner with the classification decision (including the "Grille de contrôle", "Le rapport de contrôle" and the "Décision de classement" for the category indicated in the inspection report). This is sent in the format defined by the organization: digital or paper.
- Step 6: The owner has 15 days from receipt of the inspection certificate to refuse the classification proposal. The complaint procedure is available on request. On expiry of this period, and in the absence of a refusal, classification is acquired for a period of 5 years. The owner can use the "Décision de Classement" document to inform the authorities (tax authorities, etc.), customers, reservation platforms, institutional bodies, etc. of his classification
- Step 7: All bodies responsible for inspecting furnished tourist accommodation are required to register classified properties in a national database. In accordance with the French Data Protection Act, owners and/or agents have the right to access and rectify data concerning them. (CNIL declaration n°1510058). http://www.cnil.fr/vos-responsabilites/.
The visit is limited to the premises for which classification is requested.
The visit will be carried out as soon as possible and within 3 months at the latest.
Our organization undertakes not to make the classification application conditional on any membership or marketing offer. Classification is voluntary and independent of any membership fee or label.
The OTI La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var carries out visits and classifies furnished accommodation only in its area of competence, the Mediterranean Porte des Maures.
Cost of classification file for a rental (for 5 years):
Rentals of less than 60 m²: €135
Rentals of 60 to - 150 m²: €175
Rentals over 150 m²: €245
Discounts applicable to several rentals located in the same commune for visits to the same rental company on the same day.
A travel supplement is applied to the communes of the intercommunality:
- Pierrefeu du Var: €15
- Cuers and Collobrières: €20
Don't hesitate to consult our guide "Preparing for a classification visit"beforehand.
Rates include:
- classification for 5 years
- administrative support and 1 Classification sticker (€5 for an additional sticker)
- publication on the OTI, Var Tourisme, Région Sud and Côte d'Azur websites
- receipt of newsletters and other information relating to the furnished accommodation during the period of validity of the classification
The advantages of classification
- Real distribution of comfort levels (from 1 to 5 stars)
- Possibility of accepting vacation vouchers: by requesting approval from the ANCV at www.ancv.com (providing your SIRET number and Classification Decision),you cansign up directlyonline via a dedicated space. You pay no fees, only a 2.5% commission on the reimbursement of vacation vouchers.
- A means of building customer loyalty and increasing occupancy rates, as star rating is the only officially recognized national and international classification standard
- Application of a flat-rate tourist tax per day and per person (rather than by percentage)
- A more advantageous flat-rate tax allowance (under the micro BIC scheme, 50% for classified furnished accommodation, 30% for unclassified furnished accommodation)
- Better promotion of furnished accommodation by the OTI, Var Tourisme, Région Sud and Côte d'Azur.
- Guarantee for consumers: quality image of the commune in France and abroad
Please note
Accepting vacation vouchers is also a rental selection criterion!
And the number of vacation voucher beneficiaries is on the rise, so visit ancv.com for more information..
The list of organizations accredited and approved to classify furnished accommodation is online on the Atout France website