Article 1: Length of stay The tenant who signs this contract for a fixed period may not, under any circumstances, claim any right to remain in the property at the end of the stay.

Article 2Conclusion of the contract The reservation becomes effective once the tenant has sent the owner a deposit of 30 % of the total rental amount. An electronic confirmation will automatically be sent to the tenant upon payment of the deposit. 

Under no circumstances may the rental agreed between the parties to this deed be extended, even partially, to third parties, whether natural persons or legal entities, without the written agreement of the owner.

Any breach of this last paragraph may result in the immediate termination of the rental to the detriment of the Tenant, with the proceeds of the rental remaining the property of the Owner.

Article 3The absence of withdrawal For bookings made by post, telephone or internet, the hirer does not benefit from the withdrawal period, in accordance with article L121-20-4 of the French Consumer Code relating in particular to accommodation services provided on a specific date or at a specific time.

Article 4Cancellation by the tenant : All cancellations must be notified to the owner by registered letter or by e-mail, provided that the owner acknowledges receipt.

1. Cancellation more than 60 days before arrival: The deposit remains the property of the owner.
2. Cancellation less than 60 days before arrival: The full rental price is retained by the owner.
3. If the stay is cut short, the rental price is retained by the owner. No refund will be made.

If the owner is able to re-let the gîte on the dates in question for an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the initial reservation, the owner will reimburse the tenant in full for the sums paid.

If the owner is able to re-let the gîte on the dates in question for less than the amount of the initial booking, the owner will refund the tenant an amount equal to the difference between the total of the amounts collected for the dates in question (amount of the new booking plus the sums paid by the tenant) and the amount of the initial booking.

Article 5: Cancellation by the owner If, for reasons beyond the owner's control or in the event of force majeure, the gîte is unable to accommodate tenants, the owner has the right to cancel this contract. For example, in the event of flooding, fire, major power failure or heating failure... The tenant will be notified of this cancellation by registered letter and the owner will refund all sums paid to the tenant.

Article 6Arrival Arrival : The tenant must arrive on the day and at the time specified on this contract. In the event of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must inform the owner.

Article 7: Departure The tenant must vacate the premises on the day specified and no later than the time stated on this contract.

Article 8Balance payment The balance of the rental must be paid 60 days before the arrival date specified in this contract. Non-payment of the balance is equivalent to automatic cancellation by the tenant.

Article 9Current situation An inventory will be given to the tenant on arrival. The inventory may be contested by the tenant within 24 hours of entering the premises. If no objection is made within these 24 hours, the inventory of fixtures and the inventory given to the tenant will be deemed to have been accepted unreservedly by the tenant. This inventory is the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the inventory of fixtures.

Article 10Security deposit A security deposit, the amount of which is indicated on the front of this contract, must be paid to the owner 7 days before the date of arrival. If payment is made by cheque, the cheque will be cashed. After a joint inventory of fixtures has been drawn up at the end of the rental period, the deposit will be returned, less the cost of restoring the property to its original state if any damage has been found and less the cost of cleaning if the property is not left in a satisfactory state. The security deposit is returned by the owner within a period not exceeding one week.

Article 11: Use of the premises The tenant must ensure the peaceful nature of the rental and use it in accordance with the intended purpose of the premises. If the owner is notified of any disturbance or suspects any damage, the owner or his representative reserves the right to enter the premises to carry out the appropriate checks. The owner is entitled to ask the tenant to leave the premises with immediate effect if the premises are found to be in a neglected or damaged condition.

Article 12Capacity The present contract is drawn up for a maximum capacity of people. If the number of guests exceeds the capacity, the owner may refuse to accept additional guests. Any modification or breach of contract will be considered at the customer's initiative.

Article 13: Pets Pets are not allowed. The contract may be terminated at the customer's expense if this condition is not respected.

Article 14:  Linen Linen, sheets, bath and beach towels are provided by the owner. Sun cream, fake tan, waterproof make-up and hair dye may cause permanent damage to linen. In the event of loss or indelible stains, the cost of replacing the items in question will be invoiced to the tenant.

Article 15: Electric VehiclesThe house has a reinforced socket for recharging electric vehicles (cars or bicycles). This socket is clearly marked on the bonnet with an electric car logo. The other external sockets are not designed for recharging electric vehicles and must not be used for this purpose. The reinforced socket is connected to a connected meter. The owner will take an online reading of the meter when the tenant arrives and leaves. The consumption calculated in this way will be deducted from the tenant on the basis of the owner's electricity tariff. 

Article 16: Cleaning Cleaning: The owner cleans the property between each change of tenant. However, it remains the tenant's responsibility to leave the property in a satisfactory state of cleanliness. At the end of the stay, cutlery and crockery must be cleaned and put away, and rubbish removed and placed in the appropriate bins/recycling bins. If the premises are left in an unsatisfactory state of cleanliness, a cleaning fee of €30 per hour will be charged and deducted from the security deposit.

Article 17:  Cigarette : The premises are strictly non-smoking. Failure to comply with this condition may result in the loss of the security deposit.

Article 18: Insurance The tenant is responsible for all damage caused by him/her. He must be covered by a holiday insurance policy for these various risks.

Article 19: Liability Except in the case of gross negligence, the owner shall not be liable to the hirer or any third party for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience which may be suffered or incurred in any way whatsoever as a result of the rental. The owner cannot be held responsible for any accident, loss or damage to the tenant's property, vehicles or personal belongings, however caused.