General rental conditions
Welcome to Gîte du Figuier. These general rental conditions apply to all bookings made on our website or by telephone. We invite you to read them carefully before making any reservation. By confirming your reservation, you accept these conditions without reservation.
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at 06 33 89 22 59 or by email to contact@gitedufiguier.com.
Article 1 – Purpose
This contract is reserved exclusively for the rental of the Gîte du Figuier for temporary or holiday accommodation. Only French law applies to this contract.
Any professional activity of any kind is strictly prohibited in the rented premises, the maximum rental period of which cannot exceed 3 consecutive months.
Article 2 – General Provisions
The owner undertakes not to disclose to any third party any information of any kind whatsoever, on any medium whatsoever, which the tenant may have provided to him in the course of the execution of this contract.
These provisions do not, however, apply to requests for information made by government agencies and/or courts.
Article 3 – Booking and payment
3.1 Booking Confirmation
The reservation becomes effective upon receipt of full payment for the stay via our secure online payment system.
Payment in installments may be offered according to the conditions displayed at the time of booking.
A booking confirmation will be sent to you by email, along with a detailed summary of your stay.
3.2 Payment for the stay
The total rental amount (including cleaning and all charges) must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Accepted online payment methods:
- Credit card (secure payment)
- Bank transfer
- Payment in installments (subject to availability)
Optional extra services (household linen, additional services) can be paid for on site.
Article 4 – Security Deposit
A security deposit in the amount of 800 euros You will be asked on the day of your arrival.
Payment methods:
- By check (not cashed) made payable to Emmanuel ROUVET
- In cash
This security deposit will be returned within a period of 10 days following your departure, after deduction of any damage noted during the exit inventory.
The amount of deductions will be duly justified by the owner on the basis of the inventory, quotes or invoices.
In the event of a proven theft (filing a complaint), this guarantee will be fully acquired by the owner.
This deposit cannot under any circumstances be considered as a contribution to the payment of the rent.
Article 5 – Length of stay
5.1 Arrival and departure times
Arrival : Starting at 4:00 PM
Departure : Before 11:00
Different schedules can be agreed upon between the two parties if necessary.
5.2 Compliance with the contractual duration
The tenant must vacate the premises at the agreed time after a joint inventory of fixtures has been drawn up.
The tenant may not under any circumstances claim any right to remain on the premises after the expiry of the rental period, except with the prior written agreement of the owner.
Article 6 – Use of the premises
6.1 Owner's Obligations
The owner will provide accommodation in accordance with the description presented on the website and will maintain it in usable condition for the duration of the stay.
6.2 Tenant's Obligations
The tenant agrees to:
- Enjoy the rental peacefully and make good use of it
- Respect the neighbors and keep the noise level reasonable.
- Leave the premises as clean as when you arrived
- Report any malfunction or degradation immediately
Any repair, Whatever its importance, any cost made necessary by the tenant's negligence will be borne by the tenant.
6.3 Prohibitions
The rental cannot benefit a third party without the prior written consent of the owner. Subletting is strictly prohibited, even free of charge, under penalty of immediate termination of the contract.
Setting up tents or the parking of caravans on the property is prohibited, except with the prior agreement of the owner.
It is strictly forbidden to light a fire in the fireplace. In the event of a fire caused by the latter, the owner reserves the right to file a complaint and seek reimbursement from the tenant's insurance for the damages caused.
6.4 Accommodation capacity
The number of tenants cannot exceed the Maximum capacity of 20 people indicated in your reservation.
As an exception and subject to the prior agreement of the owner, this rule may be waived with a price increase communicated to the tenant.
Article 7 – Welcoming Animals
Pets are allowed under certain conditions:
- The animal must relieve itself outside the property.
- The pet hair must be vacuumed up before departure
- The tenant is responsible for any damage caused by their pet.
The owner reserves the right to refuse certain animals. Please contact us before booking if you are travelling with a pet.
Article 8 – Condition report and inventory
8.1 Entry inventory
A joint inventory of fixtures will be carried out in the presence of the tenant or their representative upon arrival.
If it is impossible to carry out the inventory upon arrival, the tenant has the right to 24 hours to check the inventory and report any anomalies to the owner.
After this period, the rented property will be considered free of damage upon the tenant's entry.
8.2 Exit inventory
A joint exit inventory will be required to be drawn up in the presence of the owner or his agent and the tenant.
If any damage or deficiencies are found, the owner will inform the tenant within eight days and will make the necessary deductions from the security deposit.
Article 9 – Cancellation Conditions
9.1 Cancellation by the tenant
More than 30 days before arrival:
Full refund of the amount paid, less a €50 processing fee.
Between 30 and 15 days before arrival:
Reimbursement of 50% of the total amount paid.
Less than 15 days before arrival:
No refund will be issued. The full amount remains the property of the owner.
In case of no-show Within 24 hours of the scheduled arrival date, the contract is cancelled and the owner may make the rental property available to other guests. No refund will be issued.
9.2 Cancellation by the owner
In the event of cancellation by the owner, the owner must refund the tenant all sums paid.
The tenant can claim damages for the moral and financial harm suffered.
9.3 Termination during the contract period
When termination occurs during the rental period for a justified reason (failure to pay, deterioration of the premises, complaints from neighbors, non-compliance with the regulations), it can occur immediately.
In this case, the full amount of the rent remains with the owner, who reserves the right to keep the security deposit.
Article 10 – Interruption of stay
In the event of early termination of the stay by the tenant without the owner's responsibility being involved, no refund will be issued, except for the security deposit.
If the tenant provides evidence of serious reasons exhibiting the characteristics of force majeure (unforeseeable, irresistible events external to the tenant) making it impossible to carry out the rental, the contract is automatically terminated.
The amount of rent already paid will be refunded pro rata to the remaining period of occupancy.
Article 11 – Insurance
11.1 Insurance Obligation
The tenant is required to insure the rented premises against rental risks (fire, water damage, theft, etc.).
He needs to check if his main residence insurance policy includes this coverage.’resort extension (vacation rental).
Otherwise, he must take out a specific contract under the "holiday" clause.
11.2 Insurance Certificate
A certificate of civil liability insurance with holiday extension may be requested upon entry to the premises.
The tenant remains responsible for any damage caused to the owner's property or to third parties during the rental period.
Article 12 – Protection of personal data (GDPR)
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information collected during your booking is intended exclusively for the management of your stay.
Data collected: Name, surname, address, email, telephone, dates of stay.
Shelf life: 3 years from the end of the stay for accounting and tax obligations.
Your rights: You have the right to access, rectify, object to, and delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@gitedufiguier.com.
Article 13 – Disputes
In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to seek an amicable solution before any legal action.
Failing that, the French courts will have sole jurisdiction and French law will be the only applicable law.
Contact
Fig Tree Cottage
Emmanuel and Sylvie ROUVET
270 rue d'Orléans
45570 Ouzouer-sur-Loire
06 33 89 22 59 / 06 42 79 05 55
contact@gitedufiguier.com