Prefects may, by decree, impose special equipment and operating standards for protection against fire hazards and major natural and technological risks. In certain areas of classified resorts, prefects may only authorise serviced camping and caravanning sites classified as at least “2-star” in accordance with article D. 332-1.
The rules relating to the inspection of sites developed for camping and those on which caravans are located, when they are situated in areas subject to a foreseeable natural or technological risk, are set by the article R. * 443-12 du code de l’urbanisme hereafter reproduced: “R. * 443-12 – The following are authorised to inspect, even unannounced, camping sites and sites where caravans have been or should have been…
With the exception of the persons mentioned in article R. 443-12 of the French Town Planning Code, no one may enter a serviced camping and caravanning site and settle there without the agreement of the site manager or his representative. No-one may remain on the site unless they comply with the site rules.
Except in cases covered by article 432-8 of the French Penal Code, opening or entering a tent, caravan or camping shelter without the permission of its owner or user is punishable by a fifth-class fine.
Campsites are placed in one of the categories designated by an increasing number of stars or in the “natural area” category, according to the criteria set out 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.
The following are classified as campsites a) Camping and caravanning sites classified as “tourism” if more than half of the number of pitches designated as “tourism” pitches are intended to be rented by the night, by the week or by the month to a visiting clientele; b) With the wording “leisure”, developed camping and caravanning sites if more than half of the number of pitches designated as “leisure” pitches are…
Notwithstanding the first two paragraphs of article D. 331-1-1, campsites classified as “natural areas” are intended exclusively for tents, caravans and motor caravans. Light leisure dwellings and mobile leisure homes are prohibited. They must not be used for more than six months a year, whether continuous or not. Pitches and accommodation must not be individually supplied with water or connected to the sewage system. Only one natural area may be…
Operators wishing to obtain classification must submit their application electronically to the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 , together with an inspection certificate issued by a type A or C assessment body accredited to inspect campsites and caravan parks by the French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) or any equivalent European body in accordance with article L. 321-1. This application specifies the total number of pitches and, where applicable, for campsites…
The inspection certificate referred to in Article D. 332-2 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 this 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…
Within one month of receipt of the complete application for classification, the body referred to in Article L. 141-2 will take the classification decision in the category for which the assessing body referred to in Article D. 332-2 has issued a favourable opinion. The classification decision specifies the number of pitches operated. Classification is granted for a period of five years. If, before the end of the five-year period provided…
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