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01/03/2008, 19:09 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,685 Advertising prices Do the new regulations mean that, in a Chambre d'Hote, the price of breakfasts should be advertised on more than just a website, e.g. on the back of the bedroom door, in the welcome book, in the breakfast restaurant? We have just been stung for 176 euros (8 euros for 5.5 people [one person was under 10] for 4 mornings) by a Chambre d'Hote owner, even though I agreed a complete price in advance with her.  She presented me with a bill on the last day of our stay and said that the price of breakfasts is extra.  The cost was nowhere to be seen but she said that it is on her website. I paid up but feel that she was dishonest.  Am I right?   Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report

01/03/2008, 19:59 Jura Joined on 28/11/2005 Posts 714 Re: Advertising prices Hi Cathy. Just advertising the rate on the website is not good enough - what if you had been a 'drive by' and had never seen the tariffs on said website? Chambre d'Hote price MUST be inclusive of breakfast, and also the tariffs must be displayed 'on the back of the bedroom door'. Our inspectors always look for this feature. Tariffs must be on display for guests to see, that much is sure. I feel you were 'got at'.        Report

02/03/2008, 12:23 Lachouette Joined on 23/08/2004 Haute Vienne, Limousin Posts 85 Re: Advertising prices We are with Gites de France, and not only do we have to display our prices on the back of bedroom doors, but also outside, so people can see in advance - ours are on a notice by our front door.  Gites de France guides for tourists actually state that the price per room includes breakfast for all those in the room, so if this particular CdH was a Gites de France member, I think you should write to the regional GdF office and complain. Jan    Report

03/03/2008, 8:22 Quillan Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 3,576 Re: Advertising prices  Lachouette wrote: We are with Gites de France, and not only do we have to display our prices on the back of bedroom doors, but also outside, so people can see in advance - ours are on a notice by our front door.  Gites de France guides for tourists actually state that the price per room includes breakfast for all those in the room, so if this particular CdH was a Gites de France member, I think you should write to the regional GdF office and complain. Jan Thats not just GDF, it's the law although many people don't seem to bother. This should change in the near future with inspections being carried out regardless of if you are a member of things like GDF etc. http://www.chambresdhote.com    Report

03/03/2008, 12:13 Alan Joined on 23/08/2004 dept 82 Posts 183 Re: Advertising prices We are graded with clevacnces , the prices have to be in the room and also displayed outside either on the door or the gate.When we were inspected we were told that breakfast has to be included in the price and all our prices include breakfast. Having said that though we have a contract to send guests on this contract you have the option of stating if breakfast is included or not and if not the cost of the breakfast Alan    Report     04/03/2008, 10:03 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,685 Re: Advertising prices Thank you everyone.  I think that I am going to complain so that the owner doesn't 'sting' anyone else.  In the UK, my husband runs a B&B and so I have been loathe to do anything ("do unto others as you would be done by").   Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report     05/03/2008, 21:51 Jo Taylor Joined on 07/03/2005 Posts 189 Re: Advertising prices Breakfasts must be included in the price of the accommodation. As Quillan says, it's the law - this one: Article D324-13 Créé par Décret n°2007-1173 du 3 août 2007 - art. 1 () JORF 4 août 2007 L'activité de location de chambres d'hôtes mentionnée à l'article L. 324-3 est la fourniture groupée de la nuitée et du petit déjeuner. Elle est limitée à un nombre maximal de cinq chambres pour une capacité maximale d'accueil de quinze personnes. L'accueil est assuré par l'habitant. They can be fined for not complying. You could report them to the relevant Comité Départemental du Tourisme.    Report  France Forum » Owning/Running ... » B&B/Chambres d'... » Advertising prices (Quick links) Forums Home |- Search Forums |- Active Topics |- Unanswered Posts User Options |- Sign In |- Join this community |- Forgot Password About This Forum (READ ONLY) |- About This Forum Moving |- Finding/Owning French Property |- Making the Move From Outside the EU |- Long-Term Letting |- Employment Vacancies in France Legal and Finance |- French Legal Issues |- French Finance Building and Renovation |- House Renovations |-- Working with Wood Living |- Earning a Living |- Driving |- French Education |- Pets |- Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection |- French Satellite TV, French Internet and Telephone |- Health |-- Changes to Healthcare Entitlement, CPAM, CMU and Cartes Vitales |- Swimming Pools in France Owning/Running a Business |- French Artisans |- Gite Owners |- Hotel and Restaurant Owners |- B&B/Chambres d'Hôtes Owners Leisure and Pastimes |- Gardening |- Sport, Leisure and Pastimes |- Shopping |- French Antiques, Arts & Crafts |- Photography |- Motorcycling in France |- Books and Literature |- Getting Married in France |- Pregnancy and Birth French Culture |- French Food and Wine |- French Culture |- French Language |-- French Language FAQs and Useful Links |- Wildlife/Nature/Environment |- French History Travelling to/from France |- Travelling to/from France |- Latest Good Value Deals to/from France Holidays |- Holidays General Discussion |- The Complete France Post Bag |- The Lighter Side |- Other Topics |- Forum Technical Support |- Useful Links About France/French Living Regions |- HOTEL SEARCH |- Central |- North East |- North West |- Paris Ile de France |- South East |- South West |- East |- West |- Corsica and DOM-TOMs

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