France remains the world’s leading tourist destination, making hotel investment a major strategic opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors. On the ma-propriete.fr portal, we have brought together a diverse selection of establishments designed to accommodate travellers, ranging from small family-run structures to large-scale hotel complexes.
The tourist accommodation sector is vast and divided into several sub-categories, each suited to different life projects and business models. On our site, you will find listings for acquiring a hotel without restaurant (hôtel bureau), offering only rooms and breakfast, often appreciated for its simplified management. Conversely, a hotel with restaurant requires dual expertise in hospitality and catering but offers additional revenue levers.
The available properties are located in a variety of environments, which often determine the type of clientele. A seaside resort or an establishment on the waterfront will attract leisure customers, often subject to strong seasonality. In contrast, a hotel located in a city centre or enjoying a prime location will more easily attract a business clientele throughout the year, boosting business tourism. For mountain enthusiasts, buying a hotel in a ski resort represents a dynamic market, although concentrated in the winter and summer months.
In terms of equipment, these properties require specific facilities. Beyond the number of rooms, which determines capacity, the presence of a welcoming reception area, a seminar room for groups or a staff accommodation unit for the operator are considerable assets. For establishments offering catering, a compliant professional kitchen is essential.
The market is also seeing the rise of concepts such as the aparthotel, offering more autonomy to guests, the boutique hotel, which focuses on décor and personalised service, or the traditional inn, which showcases local produce and culture. Whether you are looking in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Brittany or Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the French territorial network offers opportunities in every département.
Embarking on buying a hotel is a complex project that requires rigorous analysis. The first distinction to make concerns the nature of the sale: is it a transfer of the business assets only (the activity), the commercial premises (the building), or a combined purchase of premises and business assets? This distinction has a direct impact on financing and wealth strategy.
Financial analysis is the cornerstone of your project. It is crucial to study the turnover of the last three years and, above all, the adjusted EBITDA. This indicator determines the true profitability of the business and your borrowing capacity. The occupancy rate and the average daily rate (RevPAR) are performance indicators that must be examined closely.
The condition of the building and its compliance are equally important. Does the establishment comply with ERP standards (public-access building regulations) and PRM accessibility rules (for people with reduced mobility)? If not, costly work will need to be budgeted. Does the current star rating match your target positioning? A renovated hotel will be ready to operate, while an ageing establishment will often be offered at a lower price but will require investment to unlock its development potential.
Other legal and operational factors also come into play, such as the presence of a Licence IV if you want to serve alcohol without food, or ongoing employment contracts with staff.
Finally, consider the role you wish to play. Do you want to manage the hotel operations on a daily basis or delegate the management? When taking over an existing business, support from the departing owner for a few weeks is often a key success factor in learning the tools and getting to know regular customers.
Ma-propriete.fr has designed its portal to make life easier for future hoteliers. Our multi-criteria search engine allows you to filter listings with precision. You can select the sub-category (Hotel, Campsite, Holiday Cottage, etc.), the geographical area (département, region), the budget, and also the land area in hectares if the project includes land.
To avoid missing any opportunities to buy premises and business assets or business assets alone, we offer you the option to create personalised email alerts. As soon as a new listing matching your criteria is published, you are notified instantly.
One of the main strengths of our platform is transparency and direct contact. On each detailed listing, you have access to a contact form to communicate directly with the seller, whether a private owner or a real estate professional. Listings are geolocated (depending on the seller’s choice), allowing you to assess the immediate surroundings: proximity to main roads, city centre location or isolation in the countryside.
For owners wishing to sell their establishment, ma-propriete.fr offers a specialised, high-performance showcase. Unlike generalist websites, we attract a qualified audience specifically looking for rural and tourist properties. With a significant number of highly targeted monthly visitors, your chances of finding a serious buyer are maximised.
We understand the specific features of the rural and tourist property market. That is why we offer great flexibility in how your listing is displayed. You can choose the level of geolocation to control the confidentiality of the sale, which is often crucial to avoid alarming staff or local customers before the transfer.
Your listing benefits from increased visibility thanks to publication in several relevant categories (for example, “Tourist real estate” and “Prestige real estate” where appropriate) and our active presence on social media, particularly via specialist Facebook groups. The ad submission interface is simple and intuitive, allowing you to showcase your property with high-definition photos and detailed descriptions.
Beyond simply publishing listings, ma-propriete.fr positions itself as a comprehensive partner for your real estate project. We provide a range of additional services:
Whether you are a seller or a buyer, our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to successfully complete your transaction under the best possible conditions.
