You rent your property to Meschers, Royan, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Vaux-sur-Mer, Talmont… ?
You are LMNP (or are you about to become one)?
And you're looking for leverage simple, legal and cost-effective to pay less tourist tax and less tax ?
🎉 Good news: Meublé de Tourisme classification (1 to 5 stars) is one of best LMNP levers in 2026, particularly in the Royan Atlantique Conurbation Community (CARA).
Here's why.👇
📌 1. Rankings: what are they?
Le Furnished Tourist Accommodation classification is an official certification issued by an accredited body (Atout France).
It awards 1 to 5 stars, based on a grid of more than 130 criteria:
- equipment,
- comfort,
- developments,
- services,
- environment,
- safety...
The classification is recognised:
- by Airbnb / Booking,
- by the town hall,
- by the CARA,
- by the tax,
- and appears on the Official Cerfa declaration at the town hall.
💥 2. Classification lowers tourist tax (a lot)
In the Communauté d'Agglomération Royan Atlantique, the 2025-2026 fares are very clear.
✔ A) CLASSIFIED accommodation: fixed rate per person per night
| Ranking | Rate (CARA + departmental tax) |
|---|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1,65 € |
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1,45 € |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | 1,25 € |
| ⭐⭐ | 1,05 € |
| ⭐ | 0,85 € |
➡️ Price list does not depend on the price of the night, Only the number of passengers.
❌ B) UNCLASSIFIED accommodation: proportional rate
👉 5 % of the price per night per person, excluding VAT, capped at €4.14
→ +10 % departmental tax = 4.55 max / person
🎯 The more expensive the night, the higher the tax.
📊 3. CHIFRATED comparison: classified vs unclassified
(Official CARA example - based on €100 / night for 2 people)
❌ UNCLASSIFIED
5 % × €100 = €5 → capped at €4.14
+10 % = 4.55 € / person / night
→ €9.10 / night for 2 people
→ 63.70 € / week
✔ CLASSED (3★)
1.25 € / person / night
→ €2.50 / night for 2 people
→ 17.50 € / week
🎉 Net savings : 46.20 € / week
→ 300 to 600 € / season
→ 1 000 € and more / year for a well-let property
If you are hosting 4 people :
➡️ savings double.
💸 Bonus: lower tourist tax = more bookings
Travellers watch the total price displayed, including tax.
Example for a couple:
- Uncategorized : 109.10 € / night
- Classified : 102.50 / night
➡️ Without touching your own price, you become more attractive.
Result:
- better positioning in Airbnb searches,
- more clicks,
- more bookings,
- higher net income.
💰 4. Ranking also improves your LMNP tax income
Since 2026 :
| Type of accommodation | Micro-BIC allowance |
|---|---|
| Uncategorized | 30 % |
| Classified as furnished tourist accommodation | 50 % |
| (71 % = deleted)** |
🎯 The ranking no longer 71 %, but it remains significantly more advantageous than 30 %.
Example: €12,000 annual income
| Uncategorized | Rated | |
|---|---|---|
| Allowance | 30 % | 50 % |
| Tax base | 8 400 € | 6 000 € |
| Taxable difference | — | 2,400 in untaxed income |
➡️ Even without the 71 %, the ranking significantly reduces the tax base.
📈 5. Ranking also improves your online visibility
The platforms enhance :
- housing certified,
- ads with increased confidence,
- the criteria for quality checked.
A classified dwelling :
- appears in the search filters,
- inspires confidence,
- converts better,
- attracts more families and tourists from abroad,
- increases occupancy rates 10 to 20 %.
🪙 6. The cost of classification is low... and immediately amortised
Average rates for Atout France-approved organisations :
- Flat : 120 à 180 €
- House : 180 à 250 €
Validity : 5 years
Amortisation via :
- reduced tourist tax,
- more advantageous tax treatment,
- best performance on Airbnb / Booking.
👉 In most cases, ranking is profitable in 1 to 2 weeks' rental.
🧭 7. How do you classify your accommodation on the Côte de Beauté?
✔ Find an approved body
✔ Preparing your home
CLM can help you :
- check for missing criteria,
- easily optimise your score,
- aim for 3★ or 4★, the best effort/gain ratio.
✔ Have the visit carried out
The inspector checks the criteria → award → official publication.
✔ Update your ad
CLM takes care of everything on :
- Airbnb
- Booking
- Abritel
- Tourist tax portal
- Cerfa town hall
🏆 8. Why does CLM strongly recommend ranking in 2026?
Because today is the day one of the best returns on investment in the LMNP sector.
| Advantage | Real impact |
|---|---|
| Tourist tax divided by 2 to 4 | +300 to €1,500/year |
| Taxation (allowance 50 %) | +1,000 to +3,000 €/year |
| Better visibility on Airbnb | +10 to +20 % reservations |
| Low cost | Amortized in 1 to 2 weeks |
| Duration 5 years | Exceptional ROI |
📊 Summary table - unclassified vs classified accommodation (basis €1,000)
| Elements | Uncategorized | Rated |
|---|---|---|
| Price paid by the passenger | 1 000 € | 1 000 € |
| Platform Committee | -150 € | -150 € |
| Income after platform | 850 € | 850 € |
| Concierge service (20 % inc. VAT) | -170 € | -170 € |
| Income before tax | 680 € | 680 € |
| Micro-BIC tax allowance | 30 % | 50 % |
| Tax base | 476 € | 340 € |
| Taxes (30 %) | -143 € | -102 € |
| NET final proprietary | 537 € | 578 € |
| Net profitability | 53,7 % | 57,8 % |
💬 Conclusion
🎉 The ranking is THE 2026 LMNP plan for property owners on the Côte de Beauté.
It is :
- simple,
- officially recognised,
- tax benefits,
- very profitable,
- validated by the CARA, the Town Hall and the State.
And above all :
👉 It simultaneously increases
your attractiveness + your occupancy rate + your net income.
📞 Ready to classify your home?
CLM - Conciergerie Locative de Meschers can help you :
- advice
- preparation
- optimisation
- steps
- ad updates
- LMNP optimisation
Contact us for a free estimate of your potential earnings.