Roadside signs

[Macker]

Hi. I'm new to France and new to the B&B game so I've been eagerly reading all the postings in this very useful forum. One message that I've picked up loud and clear is the value of signposting for picking up 'casual' passing trade. My question(s) are; 1. Do you need permission to put up those roadside signs you see all over the place like "Mr Bricolage, 5 min. a droite" and if so how do you get it and from whom? 2. Do you have to pay someone like the landowner / local Marie? and 3. How far away should you place your signs and how many without annoying other people offering accomodation.
Any feedback from experienced B&Bers (or guests) gratefully received. Thanks.

[Miki]

>Hi. I'm new to France and
>new to the B&B game
>so I've been eagerly reading
>all the postings in this
>very useful forum. One message
>that I've picked up loud
>and clear is the value
>of signposting for picking up
>'casual' passing trade. My question(s)
>are; 1. Do you need
>permission to put up those
>roadside signs you see all
>over the place like "Mr
>Bricolage, 5 min. a droite"
>and if so how do
>you get it and from
>whom?

Yes legally you do need permission to do so, how many actually do, is anyone's guess. You have to ask the DDE and ask how far they must be away from the edge of the actual road. In reality a lot of people put them in neighbours fields etc and give them a "drink" for the privelege.

2. Do you have
>to pay someone like the
>landowner / local Marie? and

See above.

>3. How far away should
>you place your signs and
>how many without annoying other
>people offering accomodation.
>Any feedback from experienced B&Bers (or
>guests) gratefully received. Thanks.

Three signs are the maximum in our area. One should be close to the house and visible from the road and pointing to where your place is. The other signs should lead the potential guests to that sign.

Check with the DDE and/or the Mairie for the local regs regarding the size of sign allowed.

Other areas may differ from what I have stated happens here in the 35.

Miki