The tourism sector has just reached a new milestone in universal accessibility, highlighting local and regional initiatives.
The awards ceremony for the twelfth edition of the Accessible Tourism Trophies took place at the heart of the Handica fair, in Lyon. It honored organizations that have made accessibility not merely a regulatory obligation but a genuine lever for development. To participate, applicants had to hold the state label “Tourisme & Handicap” covering cognitive, visual, motor, and auditory impairments, and promote this approach across all their communication materials.
For the 2026 edition, the jury recognized several establishments with particularly inspirational approaches. In the lodging sector, Villa Juno, located in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in Calvados, was awarded for adapting its spaces to visually impaired people through meticulous work on color contrasts.
In terms of collective structures, the La Costette holiday center, in Haute-Loire, was praised for its global arrangements and its partnership with a local ESAT, promoting the professional integration of people with disabilities.
The cultural and welcoming aspect is not left out, as the Narbo Via Museum in Narbonne won its category thanks to adapted workshops and the presence of a dedicated mediator.
In Charente-Maritime, the Destination Île de Ré tourism office stood out by providing advanced tools such as thermogonflated maps and documents in Braille. Finally, the leisure sector highlighted the TAP, the Grand Poitiers National Stage, recognized for the accessibility of its cinema and theatre infrastructures.
The awards ceremony for the twelfth edition of the Accessible Tourism Trophies took place at the heart of the Handica fair, in Lyon. It honored organizations that have made accessibility not merely a regulatory obligation but a genuine lever for development. To participate, applicants had to hold the state label “Tourisme & Handicap” covering cognitive, visual, motor, and auditory impairments, and promote this approach across all their communication materials.
For the 2026 edition, the jury recognized several establishments with particularly inspirational approaches. In the lodging sector, Villa Juno, located in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in Calvados, was awarded for adapting its spaces to visually impaired people through meticulous work on color contrasts.
In terms of collective structures, the La Costette holiday center, in Haute-Loire, was praised for its global arrangements and its partnership with a local ESAT, promoting the professional integration of people with disabilities.
The cultural and welcoming aspect is not left out, as the Narbo Via Museum in Narbonne won its category thanks to adapted workshops and the presence of a dedicated mediator.
In Charente-Maritime, the Destination Île de Ré tourism office stood out by providing advanced tools such as thermogonflated maps and documents in Braille. Finally, the leisure sector highlighted the TAP, the Grand Poitiers National Stage, recognized for the accessibility of its cinema and theatre infrastructures.
Special distinctions for territorial and civic engagement
Beyond the mere infrastructures, these are honorary trophies that recognized broad strategies for holistic territorial development. The Gold Trophy, awarded by Atout France, was given to the Occitanie Regional Committee for Tourism and Leisure, now integrated into the Agency for Attractiveness & Development of Occitanie (AD’OCC). This distinction underscores a long-term regional policy bearing fruit: the territory now ranks second nationwide, with nearly 500 labeled sites.
To conclude this list, the Tourisme & Handicaps association chose to award its “Coup de Cœur” prize to the Voie Verte Yvan Poncé, located in the commune of Paulhan, in Hérault. Built on an old 1.4-kilometer railway line, this path crosses vineyard landscapes and directly connects the village’s various neighborhoods, offering an accessible natural space for all.
This final distinction pays heartfelt homage to the memory of Yvan Poncé, a local figure deeply committed to accessibility and a former evaluator of the state label. It closes a twelfth edition marked by the consolidation of a national network now counting more than 4,000 qualified structures across France.
To conclude this list, the Tourisme & Handicaps association chose to award its “Coup de Cœur” prize to the Voie Verte Yvan Poncé, located in the commune of Paulhan, in Hérault. Built on an old 1.4-kilometer railway line, this path crosses vineyard landscapes and directly connects the village’s various neighborhoods, offering an accessible natural space for all.
This final distinction pays heartfelt homage to the memory of Yvan Poncé, a local figure deeply committed to accessibility and a former evaluator of the state label. It closes a twelfth edition marked by the consolidation of a national network now counting more than 4,000 qualified structures across France.
