If you're a retiree from the private or public sector living in France with income below certain thresholds, you may qualify for holiday vouchers from ANCV. These vouchers help make vacations more affordable, allowing longer or more frequent getaways. Here's a comprehensive guide based on official ANCV guidelines.
Holiday vouchers fund vacation activities and stays, accepted as payment by participating businesses. Use them for train tickets, hotel or camping stays, monument visits, or restaurant meals. Available in both private and public sectors, they're optional for companies. Vouchers come in checkbooks (€10–€50) or digitally from €20. Sports coupons are limited to sports activities.
Public sector retirees can receive ANCV holiday vouchers if they meet these criteria:
Beneficiaries save monthly based on resources, with the state contributing 10–35% for 4–12 months. Check ceilings via your HR department, local authority, or official online resource tables. Pension funds may also provide aid after means testing.
Vouchers are valid in the issue year plus two full years. Unused ones can be exchanged. Pay by handing them to providers or mailing registered for online purchases. Combine multiple vouchers; no change if overpaid. Supplement with cash, transfer, or card.
Private sector retirees aged 60+ (or 55+ if disabled), no longer working, residing in France, income-taxed, and below ceilings qualify for ANCV vouchers. Spouses or PACS partners can join.
7-night stays cost €410; 4-nights €343. Non-taxable retirees get up to 50% aid (€160/7 nights, €135/4 nights). Covers family caregivers or professionals for disabled/loss-of-autonomy seniors. Accompanying child under 18: €242/7 nights or €201/4 nights in same room.
Register with ANCV online, then submit:
Once approved, select from catalog or book online. ANCV sends confirmation and voucher one week prior.
Beyond ANCV, options include:
These provide discounts, not always vouchers. Contact your fund's service department for details.
