Permis d’exploitation + HACCP pack in English
The two mandatory trainings to open a restaurant in France, taught entirely in English and booked in one go: the alcohol licence course live online, and the food hygiene course in person near Toulouse.
999 €
1100 €
- Permis d’exploitation: 20 hours, live online on Zoom, from anywhere
- HACCP food hygiene: 14 hours over 2 days, in person in Colomiers (Toulouse)
- 100% in English: no French needed to follow the courses
- Two official certificates: permis valid 10 years, HACCP with no expiry date
- Bonus: a ready-to-use food safety plan (PMS) template, in French as required in your establishment
- Funding available: France Travail, AGEFICE, FAFCEA, OPCO
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Why do you need both certificates to open a restaurant in France?
Opening a restaurant in France comes with two separate legal obligations, checked by two different authorities. One covers the sale of alcohol, the other covers food safety. Having one does not exempt you from the other.
Permis d’exploitation
Required to serve or sell alcohol under a restaurant licence, a licence III or a licence IV. You need the certificate to declare your licence at the town hall before opening.
HACCP food hygiene
Required as soon as you serve food to the public: at least one person in each commercial catering business must hold this training. Inspectors can ask for proof at any time.
The pack brings both trainings together in a single booking, at a lower price than booking them separately. To understand the whole process, read our guide on opening a restaurant in France.
Who is this pack for?
The pack is designed for English speakers who are about to run a business in France, that serves both food and alcohol:
- Opening a restaurant, bistro or brasserie
- Taking over an existing restaurant or bar with food
- Running a campsite with a restaurant or snack bar
- Opening a hotel restaurant
- Launching a food truck or café that also sells alcohol
You run a chambre d’hôtes and serve wine with your guests’ meals?
You run a chambre d’hôtes and serve wine with your guests’ meals? The table d’hôtes permis d’exploitation (7 hours) is the course you need.
Only need the alcohol licence training?
See the 20-hour permis d’exploitation course.
Book your permis d’exploitation + HACCP pack
One booking for both courses. Pay by card or in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments, and receive both joining instructions by email.
1 Choose your first session 2 Choose your second session Available as soon as your first session is chosen.
Secure payment
By bank card
3 or 4 interest-free instalments
Get your pack funded
France Travail, AGEFICE, FAFCEA, OPCO : we help you prepare your application.
A question before booking?
Our team answers in English, from Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (french time).
Pack or separate courses?
If you open a restaurant, you will need both trainings anyway. The pack costs less and includes the food safety plan template.
Permis d’exploitation only
To serve alcohol in a bar or restaurant.
€ 600
- 20 hours
- 2.5 days
- Live online with Zoom
- Certificate valid 10 years
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Permis d’exploitation + HACCP pack
Everything you need to open a restaurant.
999 €
1100 €
- Both courses, in English
- Both certificates in one booking
- Food safety plan (PMS) template included
HACCP only
To serve food without selling alcohol.
€ 500
- 14 hours
- In person, near Toulouse
- PMS template included
- Certificate with no expiry date
Why train with Licence-4.com?
We are a French training organisation approved by the State and Qualiopi certified since 2020. Since 2016, we have helped more than 5,000 hospitality professionals, including many international entrepreneurs, get their certificates.
Taught in English by trainers who explain French rules clearly, without legal jargon.
Two expert trainers for the permis d’exploitation: a lawyer and a hospitality professional, as required by law.
Small groups of 15 people maximum, so you can ask questions about your own project.
What you will learn in the pack
1. Permis d’exploitation
20 hours · 5 half-days · live on Zoom
- French law and the role of the authorities
- Drinks categories and licences (restaurant licence, licence III, licence IV)
- Your legal obligations as an operator: public health, public order, opening hours
- Other rules: fire safety, non-discrimination, music fees, local regulations
2. HACCP food hygiene
14 hours · 2 days · in person near Toulouse
- Food and food safety risks for your customers
- The essentials of French and EU food hygiene regulations
- The HACCP method and your food safety plan (plan de maîtrise sanitaire)
- Good practices in the kitchen: storage, temperatures, traceability, cleaning
By the end of the trainings, you will be able to:
- declare your alcohol licence at the town hall with your permis d’exploitation certificate
- run your business in line with French rules on alcohol, public health and public order
- organise your kitchen and your food safety plan to pass hygiene inspections
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Practical information
Who can attend ?
Who can attend?
Anyone planning to open or take over a business in France that serves food and alcohol. No diploma or previous experience is required.
Language
Both courses are taught in English. A good level of spoken English is enough: you do not need to speak French.
Permis d’exploitation: online
You will need a computer, tablet or smartphone with a webcam and microphone (a headset is recommended), a stable internet connection and the Zoom app. Full attendance with your camera on is required to receive the certificate.
HACCP: in person
Two full days at our training centre in Colomiers, next to Toulouse: view on Google Maps
Assessment and certificates
Each course ends with an assessment. Once you pass, you receive the official certificate for each training: the permis d’exploitation (valid 10 years) and the HACCP food hygiene certificate.
Registration deadline
You can register until 2 pm the day before the first session, subject to availability. As English sessions are limited, we recommend booking early.
Accessibility
If you have a disability or specific needs, please contact our accessibility officer, Stéphane Gély, at (+33)6.66.72.26.60.
We will assess your needs and arrange appropriate adaptations to ensure optimal learning conditions.
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Frequently asked questions about the permis d’exploitation and HACCP pack
Do I really need both the permis d'exploitation and the HACCP training?
Yes, if your business serves both food and alcohol. The permis d’exploitation is required to operate an alcohol licence (restaurant licence, licence III or IV). The HACCP training is required for commercial catering businesses, where at least one person must be trained in food hygiene. They are two separate obligations.
Do I need to speak French?
No. Both courses are taught entirely in English. The certificates you receive are the same official French certificates as for the courses taught in French, and they are valid everywhere in France.
Is the online permis d'exploitation course legal?
Yes. Since the decree of 21 September 2020 (arrêté du 21 septembre 2020), the permis d’exploitation can be taught by videoconference, provided two trainers run the whole course together: a lawyer and a hospitality expert. This is how all our sessions are organised. See the decree on Légifrance
Can I follow the permis d'exploitation course from abroad?
Yes. The course is live on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Please check the time difference: sessions follow French time. Only the HACCP course requires you to travel to Colomiers, near Toulouse.
Why is the HACCP course in person, and where does it take place?
Our HACCP course in English takes place over two days at our training centre in Colomiers, next to Toulouse. If you live far away, you only need to travel once: the permis d’exploitation part of the pack is taken online, from home, a few days before.
In which order should I take the two courses?
There is no required order, but both must be completed before you open. As you need the permis d’exploitation certificate to declare your alcohol licence at the town hall, it is best to take it first if your opening date is close.
How long are the certificates valid?
The permis d’exploitation is valid for 10 years. Before it expires, you take a one-day renewal course. The HACCP food hygiene certificate has no expiry date.
How much does the pack cost, and can it be funded?
The pack costs €999 per person, compared with €1,100 for the two courses booked separately, and includes a food safety plan template. You can pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments with PayPal. Depending on your situation, the training can be funded by France Travail, AGEFICE, FAFCEA or your OPCO. It is not eligible for the CPF.
When are the next sessions?
English sessions run once a quarter. The next pack takes place in December 2026: permis d’exploitation online from 1 to 3 December, then HACCP on 10 and 11 December in Colomiers.
Learn more
Our other courses in English
Online Permis d'Exploitation in English by videoconference
€600 – 2.5 days (20h) – Live with Zoom
Permis d'Exploitation for Table d'hôtes in English by videoconference
€400 – 7 hours – Live with Zoom
Next sessions in English : From Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 December 2026, online via Zoom.
999 € · paiement en 3× ou 4× sans frais