Subsection 1: Freedom of establishment.

I. – Nationals of France or of another Member State of the European Union or of a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area may obtain the professional guide-lecturer card referred to in article R. 221-1, without possessing any of the qualifications referred to in article R. 221-11, if they can provide proof of : 1° Possession of a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications…

Persons residing in France who have acquired professional competence in accordance with the conditions set out in article R. 221-12 must apply for a professional licence from the Prefect of the département in which they are established. Persons residing abroad must submit their application to the Prefect of Paris. The application must be accompanied by proof of the applicant’s nationality, a copy of the certificates of professional competence or training…

The competent authority referred to in Articles 7 and 8 of Order 2016-1809 of 22 December 2016 on the recognition of professional qualifications of regulated professions, responsible for the alert mechanism, is the Minister responsible for tourism.