Aid for tourist accommodation
Amount recorded: a grant of 25% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. An additional 15% of expenditure is granted for applications with an ecotourism label (Gîte Panda, Écogîte, Ecolabel, ATR – Agir pour un tourisme responsable, Green Globe international label, etc.); the aid is capped at €8,000 if an eco-label is obtained. Projects may not exceed 40% public aid. For taking environmental criteria into account in tourist accommodation: a grant of 50% of the environmental diagnosis, capped at €300. For any creation or takeover of tourist accommodation by a business registered in the RCS: a grant of 30% of the rent including VAT or of the loan repayment for the first year of activity. Beneficiaries recorded: tourism project owners in the start-up or takeover phase of businesses registered in the RNE; private individuals with a project to fit out a gîte or guest rooms may also be supported, but will not have priority over commercial businesses; tourist accommodation project owners with turnover below €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exemption possible (per business, not per establishment where there are secondary establishments); tourist accommodation project owners with at least a 2-star classification or equivalent (Gîtes de France, Clévacances, Panda, etc.) or who undertake to obtain one. Guest rooms are eligible; however, as no classification is possible for them, the grant is conditional on joining a quality label such as Gîtes de France or equivalent. Not eligible: non-professional tourist accommodation classified below 3 stars.
Enable the creation or takeover of tourist accommodation, the inclusion of environmental criteria in renovation or building improvement projects and/or moving up the classifications (Gîtes de France, Clévacances, etc.). Scope indicated in the catalogue: local aid. The information below comes from the catalogue and does not replace the current official rules.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: tourism project owners in the start-up or takeover phase of businesses registered in the RNE; private individuals with a project to fit out a gîte or guest rooms may also be supported, but will not have priority over commercial businesses; tourist accommodation project owners with turnover below €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exemption possible (per business, not per establishment where there are secondary establishments); tourist accommodation project owners with at least a 2-star classification or equivalent (Gîtes de France, Clévacances, Panda, etc.) or who undertake to obtain one. Guest rooms are eligible; however, as no classification is possible for them, the grant is conditional on joining a quality label such as Gîtes de France or equivalent. Not eligible: non-professional tourist accommodation classified below 3 stars. Check the exclusions, legal form, business size and territorial scope in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: the beneficiary must undertake to maintain a tourist accommodation activity for at least 5 years. Eligible expenditure must be between €3,000 and €20,000 excluding VAT. The use of ecological materials (insulation works, paints, etc.) and/or energy production techniques without resale (solar water heaters, photovoltaic panels for private use, heat pumps, geothermal energy, etc.) is required. Confirm that they are current, the supporting documents and any combination rules with the funder.
What the scheme covers
Operations or purpose listed in the catalogue: creation, takeover or modernisation of tourist accommodation. Not eligible: unlabelled tourist accommodation projects, whether public or private. Check the exact scope of eligible expenditure, activities and commitment dates before any expenditure.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of 25% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. An additional 15% of expenditure is granted for applications with an ecotourism label (Gîte Panda, Écogîte, Ecolabel, ATR – Agir pour un tourisme responsable, Green Globe international label, etc.); the aid is capped at €8,000 if an eco-label is obtained. Projects may not exceed 40% public aid. For taking environmental criteria into account in tourist accommodation: a grant of 50% of the environmental diagnosis, capped at €300. For any creation or takeover of tourist accommodation by a business registered in the RCS: a grant of 30% of the rent including VAT or of the loan repayment for the first year of activity. To be confirmed in the official rules and according to the applicant’s situation.
How to apply
Consult the documentation referenced in the catalogue and check that it is the current official page or rules. Confirm with the funder the procedure, form, required documents and whether you must apply before the project starts. References: https://www.brioudesudauvergne.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-Guide-des-aides-CCBSA-OK.pdf
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the catalogue. The actual opening of the scheme should be confirmed with the funder; the catalogue entry alone does not confirm that it is open.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Brioude Sud Auvergne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €8,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 25%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who is this aid for?
The catalogue mentions: tourism project owners in the start-up or takeover phase of businesses registered in the RNE; private individuals with a project to fit out a gîte or guest rooms may also be supported, but will not have priority over commercial businesses; tourist accommodation project owners with turnover below €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exemption possible (per business, not per establishment where there are secondary establishments); tourist accommodation project owners with at least a 2-star classification or equivalent (Gîtes de France, Clévacances, Panda, etc.) or who undertake to obtain one. Guest rooms are eligible; however, as no classification is possible for them, the grant is conditional on joining a quality label such as Gîtes de France or equivalent. Not eligible: non-professional tourist accommodation classified below 3 stars. These criteria and exclusions should be confirmed in the official rules.
What amount can be obtained?
The amount recorded in the catalogue is: a grant of 25% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000. An additional 15% of expenditure is granted for applications with an ecotourism label (Gîte Panda, Écogîte, Ecolabel, ATR – Agir pour un tourisme responsable, Green Globe international label, etc.); the aid is capped at €8,000 if an eco-label is obtained. Projects may not exceed 40% public aid. For taking environmental criteria into account in tourist accommodation: a grant of 50% of the environmental diagnosis, capped at €300. For any creation or takeover of tourist accommodation by a business registered in the RCS: a grant of 30% of the rent including VAT or of the loan repayment for the first year of activity. The amount granted depends on the applicable rules and the application.
How do I apply?
Consult the official rules and form, confirm that the scheme is open and check the deadlines before committing expenditure.
Official source
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