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Article D325-4 of the French Tourism Code

Holiday villages are divided into categories according to criteria laid down in a classification table drawn up by the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 and approved by order of the Minister responsible for tourism.

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Article D325-5 of the French Tourism Code

Operators wishing to obtain classification must submit their application electronically to the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 , together with a visit certificate issued by a type A or C assessment body accredited for the classification of holiday villages by the French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) or any equivalent European body in accordance with article L. 325-1. An order by the Minister for Tourism specifies the procedure to be followed…

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Article D325-6 of the French Tourism Code

The inspection certificate referred to in Article D. 325-5 includes: a) An inspection report certifying compliance with the classification table for the category requested and stating the opinion of the assessing body on classification in that category; this inspection report is based on an inspection carried out in the three months preceding transmission of the application for classification to the body referred to in Article L. 141-2 ; b) The…

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Article D325-7 of the French Tourism Code

Within one month of receiving the complete application for classification, the body mentioned in Article L. 141-2 will take the decision to classify the property in the category for which the assessing body mentioned in Article D. 325-5 has issued a favourable opinion. Classification is granted for a period of five years. If, before the end of the five-year period provided for in the previous paragraph, the operator has carried…

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Article D325-8 of the French Tourism Code

Establishments classified as holiday villages are required to display a sign on their frontage in accordance with a model drawn up by the body referred to in article L. 141-2 and approved by order of the Minister responsible for tourism.

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Article R325-9 of the French Tourism Code

The Prefect may order the deletion from the list of holiday village establishments on the grounds that the buildings and facilities have not been maintained or have been seriously inadequately maintained. He shall inform the body referred to in article L. 141-2 of his decision.

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Article D325-13 of the French Tourism Code

Family holiday homes are non-profit-making establishments of a social, family and cultural nature, whose main purpose is to accommodate families during their holidays and leisure activities. Priority is given to families on low incomes. They may welcome other categories of users, as defined by interministerial decree, particularly outside school holidays. They must offer accommodation, catering facilities and community services tailored to the needs of families.

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Article D325-14 of the French Tourism Code

The accommodation may be divided into collective or individual units, grouped together on the same plot of land or scattered over the territory of a municipality or neighbouring municipalities, provided that the distances to be covered allow users daily access to the reception office and collective family services. They may comprise, in whole or in part, premises that have no foundations and that can be dismantled, transported or towed. These…

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