My Medical Suitcase works with specialized and secure partners in transport and accommodation, selected for the quality and safety of their services. Our partners are subject to continuous evaluation.
Gîtes de France
The cottage is an independent rental , for the week , for the weekend or for short stay . The Gîtes de France® quality label guarantees you precise standards of comfort (in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ears of corn) and respect for a national charter .
Each cottage is comfortably equipped to allow you to enjoy the charm of a house with living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Whatever your destination in France, the owners will give you the best welcome !
Whether you want to stay for two or in a group, the cottage is designed as a real house ! In the countryside , at the sea or on the mountain there is surely one made for you!
When entering your medical file on the platform, you will be able to tell us the number of rooms you want.
For each of the categories selected by My Medical Suitcase, bed and bathroom linen will be provided.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the equipment according to the selected category.
Mini-oven or rotisserie or grill, hob, pressure cooker, refrigerator, small appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, kettle), household utensils and basic cleaning products, high chair and cot on request, linen table, iron and ironing board, possibility of garden furniture;
Washing machine, microwave, TV, barbecue (except local prohibition)
Independent access (joint ownership possible), private garden (or terrace) with garden furniture, possibility of private car space, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer compartment, possibility of Internet access, electric hair dryer.
In addition to the 3 corns: character or contemporary house of quality, environment and decoration of high quality, robot, electric dryer, hi-fi equipment, DVD player, library, large bedding *, beds made on arrival and towels provided.
In addition to or instead of the 4 corns: independent house on private garden or private access to an exceptional character, park or private landscaped garden, private car space, provision of at least one leisure equipment (swimming pool, sauna , jacuzzi, etc.), a bathroom and a toilet for up to 4 people.
Guest rooms (Chambres d’hôtes)
The guest room is a room located in the owner’s house or in an annex building.
For one or more nights, you will be received as friends with individuals who have fitted out their homes (farm, farmhouse, manor house, castle, etc.) with one or more bedrooms (5 maximum and 15 people accommodated) with private bathrooms. Enjoy the breakfast included in your bed and breakfast: a real French “bed and breakfast”!
Always included in the price of the night, a hearty breakfast will be an opportunity for you to discover the various local specialties. Depending on the addresses and the inspiration of your host, you will enjoy homemade jams, fresh country bread, but also pastries or homemade pastries, cheeses and dairy products or regional cold meats.
From the start of the day, it will be an opportunity for a strong moment of conviviality during which your host will take great care to help you prepare for your visits to the region!
Some accommodations also offer meals at the table d’hôtes (it is sometimes possible to take half-board or full-board), depending on the location, you will share a family or gourmet meal!
The Gîtes de France® quality label guarantees you precise standards of comfort (in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ears of corn) and compliance with a national charter.
All Gîtes de France® guest rooms are classified according to the architectural quality of the house, their environment, their degree of comfort, decoration and services, and reclassified at least once every 5 years . Whatever the classification, the owners will be keen to ensure that you have a pleasant stay
Very comfortable rooms, with complete and private bathrooms integrated into the room, neat and quality decoration, hairdryer available.
Very comfortable rooms, each with private and complete bathrooms. They are furnished in mansions of character, in a privileged environment. Additional services are often offered (Internet access, leisure equipment such as swimming pool, spa, etc.). Large bedding.
Rooms of exceptional comfort, parking on the property, park or landscaped garden, provision of at least one leisure equipment (swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, hammam, etc.), lounge area with flat screen TV in each room, multi-jet shower or spa bath.
Tourist residences
A tourist residence is a set of “ready-to-live-in” housing equipped to accommodate a tourist clientele for weekly or monthly occupancy.
Tourist residences also offer common services and facilities, but unlike hotels, you can stay there independently.
These residences also have the possibility of requesting a classification, categorized from 1 to 5 corns , the allocation of which is based on the same basis as that of hotels.
To retain the benefit of the stars, accommodation is reviewed every 5 years .
All classified tourist residences must be registered with Atout France , a government institution.
Hotels
All hotels in France are registered with the prefecture to which they depend, which issues them with a certificate of exercise .
A hotel can only open in France upon presentation of a certificate of practice and an insurance certificate. This insurance certificate can be requested when booking.
The hotels also have the possibility of requesting a classification, categorized from 1 to 5 stars .
The awarding of stars is made on the basis of the assessment of 3 main criteria :
- the quality of comfort of the equipment,
- the quality of the services offered in the establishments,
- good practices in terms of respecting the environment and welcoming customers with disabilities.
To retain the benefit of the stars, accommodation is evaluated every 5 years .
The classification is voluntary: it is the operator who must initiate the request for classification of his establishment with Atout France .
All hotels must be registered with Atout France, a government institution.
Hotel classification
Low cost hosting
Mid-range hosting
Mid-range-to-upper hosting
High-end hosting
Very high-end hosting
Taxis – Private driver
All of our transport partners have a public transport license .
The prerequisites for becoming a taxi driver:
- Have a driving license
- Have a medical clearance by a certified doctor
- Have the PSC1: level 1 civic prevention and relief certificate
- Have a clean criminal record
- Have a taxi driver’s license issued after specific training
- This card is issued for 5 years and renewable if the taxi driver has completed continuous training during the 5 years of practice.
Car rental
For a car rental in France , the driver must be at least 21 years old . He must be holder of the driving license for at least 1 year and corresponding to the type of rented car. A young driver surplus is added for those under 26.
Security in France
Please consult the Foreign Affairs website in your country which will give you the recommendations for coming to France.
