Getting your holiday let classified: why it has become an advantage
By Jeremy Fain, founder of Restelys. Updated 17 October 2026. 2 sources cited.
Star classification reassures travellers, and it is now treated more favourably for tax than no classification.
In France, a holiday let can be classified from one to five stars after a visit by an accredited body, under a national standard published by Atout France. It covers equipment, services and accessibility.
Since the 2024 law, the gap has widened: the simplified tax regime favours classified lets over unclassified ones. Classification is now an economic choice as much as a mark of quality.
The criteria reward comfort and services offered. Well-chosen guest amenities, a toiletry kit or a well-equipped kitchen contribute to the overall impression travellers remember.
Sources
- Atout France, classification standard for holiday lets (meublés de tourisme).
- French Law No 2024-1039 of 19 November 2024 strengthening local regulation tools for holiday lets.
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