Rural tourism has been undergoing a real transformation for several years, driven by a growing desire to return to nature and enjoy original experiences. At the heart of this trend, the glamping market (a blend of glamour and camping) has established itself as a safe bet in the French tourism economy. On Ma-propriete.fr, we list a wide variety of tourist properties for sale, ranging from leisure land ready to be developed to turnkey holiday villages.
This dynamic sector meets strong demand: holidaymakers are now looking for more than just a roof over their heads; they want to enjoy a unique and unusual overnight stay they will remember. To meet this expectation, the range of accommodation options has expanded considerably. Among the most sought-after structures, we naturally find the famous treehouse, a childhood dream turned high-end hotel reality, as well as the floating cabin, which offers total disconnection.
But the market does not stop there. Buyers can invest in traditional or ethnic-inspired structures such as the Mongolian yurt, Native American teepee or wooden gypsy caravan, all of which evoke the charm of nomadic living. To refine your investment project, you can consult our specialised white papers. For those who favour a more modern, architectural approach, the geodesic dome and the transparent bubble allow you to offer guests a night under the stars with every modern comfort.
Other types of accommodation are also enjoying growing success. This is the case for the tiny house, a compact and optimised house on wheels, the converted shipping container for a chic industrial style, or the pod and the kota grill, often used to create convivial spaces or cosy bedrooms. The safari lodge and the prospector tent appeal to fans of “out of Africa” or “trapper” atmospheres, combining canvas with the comfort of a hotel suite. Finally, the eco-lodge targets guests who are mindful of their environmental footprint and seek an immersive yet respectful experience in a natural setting.
These properties can be found all over France, but certain regions, due to their geography and climate, are particularly well suited to this activity. Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Dordogne, Landes), Occitanie and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offer ideal settings for establishing a unique estate.
From an economic point of view, the sector is doing well. The rental yield of this type of accommodation is often higher than that of traditional real estate, with high nightly rates for a unique experience. However, acquiring such an estate is not limited to the accommodation itself. You must also take into account the essential ancillary facilities: wash blocks, reception area, restaurant space, swimming pool or spa, which are key sources of added value.
Starting out in buying a unique tourist estate is an exciting project, but one that requires particular attention to several technical and legal aspects. Our buying guides provide valuable advice on these steps. The first criterion is the nature of the land. Many of these projects are located in rural or natural areas. It is therefore crucial to check the local urban plan (PLU). In fact, installing a yurt or a mobile structure in a non-buildable zone is strictly regulated.
The buyer often needs to ensure that a development permit has been obtained or can be obtained. This document is essential if you want to create a park for more than 20 people or set up several light dwellings. In some cases, the estate may already have Residential Leisure Park (PRL) status, which is a major asset as it guarantees the legality of installing Light Leisure Dwellings (HLL) on a permanent basis.
The question of utilities is just as central. If the estate is isolated, as is often the case to ensure peace and immersion, you will need to check the sanitation systems. The presence of a compliant autonomous sanitation system is an important negotiation point. In addition, the current trend is towards ecology: aiming for energy self-sufficiency (solar panels, rainwater harvesting) can be a strong commercial argument for future guests, while reducing operating costs.
From a financial standpoint, the purchase can take two forms: acquiring the commercial property (land and buildings) and/or buying the business itself (operations, clientele, trading name, equipment). Support from land valuation studies may be necessary to secure your offer. Banks will pay close attention to the financial statements if the business already exists, or to the business plan if it is a new venture. Do not forget that this type of activity is often a seasonal business, which requires specific cash-flow management to cover the months of closure.
Finally, the quality of the location is essential to ensure a good occupancy rate. Proximity to major tourist attractions, accessibility and the beauty of the immediate environment are criteria that will directly influence the selling price and revenue potential.
For users looking for their future professional project or life change, Ma-propriete.fr has developed powerful tools to make it easier to find a nature accommodation for sale. Our advanced search engine lets you filter listings according to specific criteria tailored to the rural world.
You can select the “Tourist” sub-category and then refine your search by location (region, department), budget and land area in hectares. This is a crucial point, as the size of the land determines the capacity and the possibility of spacing out the accommodation units to ensure guests’ privacy, whether it is a teepee or a safari lodge.
We also offer the option to create email alerts. By saving your criteria, you are notified in real time as soon as a new property matching your search goes online. This allows you to react quickly in a market where quality properties, such as an estate with an already-operational treehouse, can sell fast.
Ma-propriete.fr has the advantage of bringing together listings from both real estate professionals (specialised agencies, notaries) and private sellers. Each listing is detailed and geolocated (depending on the seller’s choice), allowing you to get a sense of the property’s surroundings even before your first visit. Finally, making contact is simple: you contact the seller directly via our secure form or by phone, without any opaque intermediaries.
If you own a leisure estate and wish to sell it, Ma-propriete.fr is the essential showcase to highlight your property. Our portal enjoys very strong visibility and attracts a large number of highly qualified visitors every month, specifically interested in rural and tourist real estate.
We understand that confidentiality is sometimes necessary when selling an ongoing business, to avoid worrying customers or staff. That is why we offer different options for the level of geolocation of your listing: you can choose to display the property’s precise location, or only indicate the town or department.
The strength of our portal also lies in its ability to display your listing in several relevant categories. An estate with a pond and cabins can appear in the “Ponds”, “Tourist” and “Woodland and Forests” categories, thereby increasing your chances of reaching buyers with a variety of profiles. Whether you are selling a converted container on a small plot or a large unique estate, our audience is suitable.
In addition to visibility on the site, we actively share listings on our social networks, particularly in Facebook groups specialising in rural and tourist real estate, thus reaching an even wider community of potential investors. Our easy-to-use listing interface allows you to showcase your strengths (photos, detailed description of facilities such as the kota grill or the tiny house) to attract future buyers.
Beyond simply publishing listings, Ma-propriete.fr positions itself as a true partner for your rural real estate project. We offer a range of complementary services to support you at every stage.
If you need support from an expert for the sale or purchase, we facilitate connections with rural real estate professionals. These partners are thoroughly familiar with the local and legal specificities of unique properties.
Determining the right price for land or a specific business is not easy. This is why we offer land valuation studies to give you a clearer view of the value of your land and facilities.
To help you in your thinking, our blog section is full of practical information and advice. We regularly publish blog articles covering news from the rural world, legal advice and tourism market trends. There you will find detailed buying guides to secure your journey, such as our comprehensive guide to buying a farm or business.
Finally, to explore technical or sector-specific topics in depth, we provide our white papers, a real goldmine of information for ambitious project leaders.
Whether your dream is to run an eco-friendly holiday village or to make a living from renting a gypsy caravan at the end of a meadow, Ma-propriete.fr is the starting point of your new adventure.
