If you operate a classified hotel or innovative accommodation in Île-de-France, you can receive funding to modernize and decarbonize your facilities. This grant supports up to 20% of eligible investments, capped at €50,000, to help you adapt to new tourism strategies and enhance your environmental performance.
Objectives
This grant aims to adapt the region’s tourist accommodations to meet the evolving demands of metropolitan tourism, focusing on sustainable practices and innovation. It supports the eco-responsible transition of accommodations, addressing both environmental impacts and responsible employment practices. Additionally, it assists the hotel and para-hotel sectors in improving their financial capabilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beneficiaries
The grant is available to:
- Classified hotels and open-air accommodations (or those committing to classification post-renovation)
- Owners of innovative and sustainable accommodations (e.g., hostels, gîte villages, floating cabins) organized as corporate or associative entities, developing salaried activity.
Excluded are:
- Companies with revenues exceeding €3 million excluding VAT
- Multi-ownership hotel residences
- Establishments outside the Île-de-France region
- Enterprises in difficulty
- Unclassified hotels or campsites
- Integrated chain hotels/campsites
- Furnished accommodations and bed & breakfasts unless structured as operating companies.
Eligible operations
Eligible investments include:
- Works for the creation, renovation, or extension of establishments, focusing on environmental performance and accessibility improvements.
- Structural and finishing work, project management fees, and acquisition of equipment directly linked to the project (minimum unit value of €200 excluding VAT).
- Energy renovation materials and IT equipment that adhere to digital sobriety principles.
Not covered:
- Purchase of business goodwill, food and beverage spaces, and decorative expenses
- Small equipment valued below €200 excluding VAT
- Certain equipment contrary to sustainability goals (e.g., spas, swimming pools)
- Self-constructed works.
Eligibility conditions
Eligibility conditions include:
- Commitment to the ‘Committed to the Sustainable Innovative Destination’ initiative, including a self-assessment and energy performance pre-diagnosis before applying.
- After receiving aid, the establishment must complete the proposed investments, achieve star classification, and commit to further sustainability labeling and responsible recruitment initiatives.
Grant amount
The grant covers 20% of eligible investments, capped at €250,000 excluding VAT, resulting in a maximum grant amount of €50,000. This funding can significantly support the modernization efforts of tourist accommodations in the region.
Can I combine this grant with other funding?
Stacking rules depend on each scheme’s regulations. Check with Rennes Métropole for specific guidance.
What types of accommodations are eligible?
Eligible accommodations include classified hotels, open-air hotels, and innovative sustainable lodgings organized as corporate entities. Multi-ownership and unclassified establishments are excluded.
How long does it take to process the application?
The processing time for applications for the Grant for Modernization and Decarbonization of Tourist Accommodations typically ranges from 2 to 6 months, depending on the complexity of the project and the completeness of the submitted documents. To get a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific application, it is advisable to reach out directly to Rennes Métropole.
What happens if my application is rejected?
You can request feedback from the assessment team and improve your application for future submissions.
Is this grant still available in 2026?
Yes, the grant is active and aims to support ongoing modernization efforts in the tourism sector.