TOURISM AND HANDICAP

Presentation of the label

The Gard is one of the first departments in France to initiate an ambitious and proactive policy in favor of welcoming people with disabilities . Tourism and Handicap label was created in 2001 in the Gard and Herault , led by Secretary of State for Tourism, Michèle Demessine . This label provides people with disabilities a better identification and readability of tourist sites and facilities offering a guarantee of quality , comfort and independence. Gard is the first French department by the number of labeled sites " Tourism and Disability ". Its offer harmoniously distributed on the territory offers more than 180 facilities. Accommodation , restaurants, visits to places of , monuments, gardens ... and activities.

Why ask TOURISM & HANDICAP label?

Provide reliable information on the accessibility of your website or equipment Allow visitors with disabilities can access , move and use your equipment autonomously you to comply with the law of 11 February 2005 on accessibility

How to get the label? 

Labeling application is voluntary open to professionals of private and public tourism. This request must be made to the Tourism and Handicap Service Agency for Development and Gard Tourist Reservation who has authority to hear your case.