Practical information accommodation

General terms & conditions

1.) The rental is a personal contract. It can not be transferred and subletting is not allowed.
 All registrations must be accompanied by a down-payment equal to 25% of the total amount of the stay. We reserve the right to refuse access to parties arriving with a number of persons exceeding the capacity of the rented accommodation.
2.) Keys from the accommodation will be handed over between 5pm and 7pm or 8pm in high season (if late check-in is needed, please give us adequate warning). Check-in is possible from 2pm. Departures are before 10am. In high season, rentals are for a minimum of 7 nights Wednesday or Saturday changeover (please check on price list).
3.) The reservation is valid after written confirmation from the campsite following receipt of the contract duly completed and signed, including the requested down payment. The balance is payable at least 30 days before your arrival on the campsite. If it is not paid by this deadline, your booking will be automatically cancelled.
4.) Any cancellation must be notified in writing, the date of reception determining cancellation date.
 In case of cancellation, will be charged:
• as compensation for breach of contract:
– an amount of 10% of the rental price of the stay, if we receive notice more than 90 days before the expected arrival date
– an amount of 20% of the rental price of the stay, if we receive notice between 89 and 30 days before the expected arrival date.
– the total cost of the stay if you cancel less than 30 days before the expected arrival date, or if you do not show up by that date.
5.) No refunds will be made in case of delayed arrival or early departure. Only prior subscription to a cancellation insurance may allow you to obtain a compensation, depending on the reason of the delay. No postponement will be allowed on the following season
6.) CANCELLATION INSURANCE + HOLIDAY INTERRUPTION
Any cancellation must be notified in writing, the date of receipt determining the date of cancellation.
We invite you to subscribe separately and simultaneously a cancellation insurance with the insurer of your choice: bank card, travel insurance such as https://www.campez-couvert.com/en/for-private-individuals/souscrire/.
7.) Before arrival, you will be asked for a 200 € deposit for the mobile-home or chalet, which includes a guarantee for  material breakage and cleanliness of the accommodation on your departure. You will get your deposit back at the end of your stay, with possible deduction made for the cost of missing/damaged items. Cleaning is the responsibility of the tenant. Except if you have paid for the optional “end of stay cleaning”, the mobile-home or chalet must be returned in perfect state of cleanliness. If not, a minimum sum of 70 € will be witheld from the deposit.
8.) A civil liability insurance is mandatory. Insurance certificate must be returned with the booking form.
The management is not responsible in case of theft, loss, damage of any kind during or following your stay.
9.) Any litigation that may arise shall be dealt with exclusivity by Tribunal d’Instance des Sables d’Olonne. The French version of the agreement shall be regarded as the authentic text of the contract. Conforming to article L. 152-1 of the consumer code, you have free recourse to the CM2C mediation service where we can be reached via the website:  https://cm2c.net  or by post: CM2C – 14 rue Saint Jean – 75017 PARIS
10.) Residents must comply with the campsite rules at all times, especially those regarding night-time noise levels. 
Copies of the Campsite rules and regulations are displayed at the entrance of the campsite, available at reception and on our website and will be sent on request.
– Access to the campsite is closed for vehicles from 10.30pm to 7am. Vehicles arriving after 10.30pm must park in the outer parking area.
– Wearing the G-smart bracelet is mandatory for every guest (adult and child) to access the swimming-pool.
– Visitors must report to reception on arrival and pay fee accordingly. They do not have access to swimming pools in accordance with regulations.
– All our accommodation is non-smoking. An ashtray is provided for external use.
– Any free or fee-based activity mentioned in our brochure or website may, in certain circumstances beyond our control, be modified or cancelled when you arrive on the site. In this case, we cannot be held responsible for such an occurrence.
– Minors must be accompanied by their parents or legal representatives.
– You authorize (without compensation) La Garangeoire to use in any medium, the pictures and videos of yourself and the persons in your party that may be taken during your stay, for the advertising needs of La Garangeoire.

These details are considered necessary in order to avoid any misunderstanding. We shall look upon you, as always, as our very welcome guests, and are confident that you will take away with you enjoyable memories of your holiday in La Garangeoire.

Insurance when renting accommodation in France

Article 8 from our general terms and conditions for the rental is mandatory when renting to French guests and is meant to draw your attention on the following point : 
Residents in France are required to have public liability insurance – “assurance responsibilite civile”, which is usually included in home insurance or available as an add-on. This covers them if they damage another person’s house. Then, the home owner claims on the individuals insurance, not their own, as French rental insurance does not cover damage caused by guests. That’s why holiday let owners may ask for proof of insurance, as its common procedure in France.
We know it may be difficult for a person based in the UK to get cover specifically designed to cover their liability for a rental in France and consequently will not require copy of insurance certificate.  A comprehensive travel insurance or home insurance policy should provide public liability insurance cover for damage to 3rd party property.