If you operate a bed and breakfast in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, you can receive financial support to enhance your services and facilities. This grant offers up to €1,500, covering 5% of eligible expenses for projects that improve quality and sustainability. Eligible investments include structural works, renewable energy installations, and wellness equipment. Note that projects must involve at least two bed and breakfasts and meet specific certification standards.

Objectives

The scheme promotes the development of high-quality bed and breakfast accommodations. It aims to enhance the overall guest experience by supporting investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and wellness facilities. By improving the quality of offerings, the initiative seeks to strengthen the tourism sector in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Beneficiaries

Eligible beneficiaries include operators of bed and breakfasts registered with the RNE (National Register of Enterprises). Specific conditions apply for SCIs (Sociétés Civiles Immobilières). The scheme is designed for businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector, particularly those focusing on quality improvement.

Eligible operations

The grant supports a range of investments, including:

• Structural works for new constructions and interior fittings
• Renewable energy installations and environmental management improvements
• Wellness facilities (spa, hammam, sauna) exclusively for guest use, as part of renovation projects
• Innovative accommodation types (yurts, caravans, cabins), limited to five per structure
• Professional fees and project management expenses

Notably, projects must involve a minimum investment of €15,000 excluding VAT.

Eligibility conditions

To qualify for funding, projects must meet the following criteria:

• Achieve level 3 certification from a nationally recognized framework or obtain a Regional Tourism Quality label
• Cover at least two bed and breakfasts
• Implement a professional marketing and promotion strategy
• Ensure compliance with eco-conditionality regarding energy efficiency, particularly for renovated areas
• Minimum investment requirement of €15,000 excluding VAT.

Grant amount

The grant provides 5% of the eligible expenses, capped at a maximum of €1,500. This funding can significantly aid in enhancing the quality of your bed and breakfast services, making it a valuable resource for operators looking to improve their offerings.