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  1. Just wondering if anyone else has any pointers - such as where to start!  Thanks
  2. ok, so we need to get a CofC from ford and from Elnagh then, is that right?  Before, if we've had the right number on the UK log book we've not needed to get the CofC - will this still be the case here as we have a Type Approval Number? Thanks
  3. We have recently bought a motorhome from the UK, altho its originally from Italy so is LHD.  I've imported several cars, but I have a feeling that we need to do something extra with the motorhome.  Has anyone recently done anything similar, or can anyone point us in the right direction? Many thanks, Annie
  4. Thank you again for all the advice, and support.  I am determined to get my place up and running, and in some moments of madness I've even thought about doing the 3 day course!  My interest has largely stemmed from my time in the Alps - does anyone know about the runnings of a ski-chalet, because as far as I can tell a chalet is very much like a table d'hote - renting out bedrooms in your own home, breakfast and an evening meal all sitting at the table etc - is it a departmental thing, or are they totally different?  Just a thought...
  5. I agree, if the new course was for hygiene alone then it should be relevant for all meals, and so for everyone.  Perhaps it will eventually.  I suppose that the hoteliers and restauranteurs may feel that by offering a table d'hote you are keeping custom from them, perhaps they'll improve what they offer too. On a separate note, and one my translator pointed out - what do people do with regards to insurance?  I haven't looked at any past posts yet so I'm sorry if this is already answered, but again, all tips & advice is very welcome. Thanks for all the input so far.
  6. My very helpful translator has been in contact with the local customs and was told that in order for me to offer a table d'hote I would need to attend a 3 day course, which costs about €850, and only then would I be able to get the petite licence restaurant!  Its enough to make me consider just offering breakfast and no dinner!  I shall look in to it further though, it'll be a real test for my french!
  7. I do like how there is so much difference between the regions with regards to regulations.  I have just been told by a translator who called the CCI for me that to be a table d'hote I would need to do a 2 day training course for hygiene and prevention of alcohol risks.  She also was told that I would a petite licence restaurant to serve wines beers and ciders. But if I was to only do breakfast I didn't need a licence at all (she was told this was new in 2009).  There was no mention of the vets.  There was however mention of all foreign guests, icluding EU ones, filling out a police form.  This is news to me, especially as I know no-one else here does anything like that.  Please keep providing advice and tips though, it is all very welcome.
  8. I was wondering about whether a UK gained Food & Hygiene certificate would be enough, but that is based on the assumption that we all use the same EU regs.  As for registering with agencies etc, I wasn't intending to, as I don't think I am offering a 'traditional' B&B.  I was going for a specific market - mainly surfers really, and looking at the GdF site, I don't really think I'd fit in.  I really just want to make sure that I'm a legal business and above board tax wise.  It probably doesn't help that my French isn't really up to in depth discussions, which is why I'd like to know as much as I can before leaping in with my terrible grammar and vocab at the CCI!  Thank you for all the input and advice so far - it is really helping.
  9. I suppose I thought about the evening meal as we'd be eating ourselves, and it would make sense.  I used to run chalets in ski resorts too, and the evening's were always great fun with everyone sitting down and talking about their day.  I agree with the cake, I think that's a really lovely touch, as long as I remember not to eat the leftovers!  I didn't know that some B&B's asked the guests to leave during the day - that sounds like some of the hostels I've stayed in, not B&B's.  Interesting to know though, so thank you again.
  10. I'd heard something similar from a friend who has to attend a course for running a bar, even though they've been running (a very successful) one for 6 years, just because they're applying for a new licence.  And he's not a fantastic French speaker, so he'll have a fun 3 days!  I did want to do an evening meal purely to make the stay more homely & friendly - and to get to know my guests, but I'm not sure its worth €900.  Thanks for the information.
  11. Thank you - that's very interesting.  I'm sure that explains why not many places around here are open throughout the year.  And it gives me something else to think about.  Thanks again for the pointer.
  12. Thank you, I shall order it now - I've seen other posters have mentioned it. I think I'm at the stage where I'd like to formally register as a table d'hote - I have everything ready to go, including interested potential guests, I just want to make sure that I am doing it all above board. I am going to start with the local CCI and go from there, but any tips would be gratefully received. Thanks
  13. Hello, I very much want to start up a chambre (or better still a table) d'hote and I am having a little trouble trawling through all the information to work out exactly what is required.  I have just spent the afternoon reading many posts on the forum, and there is plenty of advice, but as I have been reading through all the different subjects & topics, I am getting a little confused.  I went to the Mairie this morning to ask them what I had to do and they told me to contact the CCI, and didn't mention anything about declaring my intentions with them.  Any help and/or advice would be very welcome.  Many thanks
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