A comparative study on the rating system of hotels and restaurants in France (The system of gouvernment, "Guide rouge"of Michelin and "Guide France"of Gault-Millau

프랑스이 호텔 및 식당등급 제도 및 평가서 비교 연구 -정부 주도 등급제도, Michelin의 "Guide rouge"Gault-Millau의 "Guide France"를 중심으로-

  • 김동승 (한국 식음료 경영학회 회장) ;
  • 이상정 (한국외국어대학교 불어과)
  • Published : 1998.05.01

Abstract

This study reviews the rating system of hotels and restaurants regulated by french gouvernment and compares the french guide books of worldwide reputaion : Guide rouge of Michelin and Guide France of Gault-Millau. The apparatus of gouvernment and the inspectors deciding the grades, the processes and the prior conditions needed for obtaining the adequate grades are mentioned. So it will be a help to understand the present system of hotels and restaurants in France. The publishing firms like Michelin and Gault-Millau not only encourage the trvel and F & B industry by estimating the hotels and restaurants and publishing the results, but also informe the consumer. Ultimately, the guide books would like to play an important role in improving or making better the levels of the tourism and the gastronomy. They support continuously the publishing of guide books with the qualified persons and financial aid. Especially, Michelin doesn't insert the advertisement in his publications. In publishing the guide books, it can be one of the most important points for proving his independence of hoteliers, restaurateurs and the others. The seconde point is impartial, clear and rigid inspection that doesn't admit any corruption. Now is the moment in korea to promote the tourism and the gastronomy by publishing the credible books like 「Guide rouge」 and 「Guide France」in order to present Korean attrations and epicurean foods.

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