Montréal-la-Clude: Preventing the Loss of 'Licence IV' for Village Center Vitality

The town hall warns about the risk of permanent loss of 'Licence IV' if not used for five years, a crucial asset for reopening hospitality venues.

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Generic image of a stone town hall facade in the South of France, with a balcony and iron railings, in the afternoon sun.

The Town Hall of Montréal-la-Clude is launching a prevention campaign to inform residents about the need to preserve the 'Licence IV', a vital asset for the vitality of village centers.

In many municipalities, the closure of the last café poses a often overlooked risk: a 'Licence IV' (liquor license) not used for five years is permanently lost. Once extinguished, it cannot be recreated, only transferred while valid.
A license is an asset for the vitality of a village center: it determines the possibility of one day reopening a bar, a brasserie, or a place of gathering. To act and be informed about this asset, it is necessary to anticipate and communicate on the subject.
The town hall has released a prevention guide to assist citizens in this process.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Montréal (Aude) (03/11/2026)