Rental agreement

Last update:11 June 2026

The owner undertakes, as far as possible, to welcome the tenants on the scheduled day of their arrival, in order to facilitate their settling in, their stay and their discovery of the region. Failing this, the tenants may arrive independently using a unique code that will be given to them to open the key box of their rental. The relationship between owner and tenant is based on trust. The tenants undertake to respect the rented property and to return it in good condition. The tenant may not, under any circumstances, claim any right to remain on the premises after the expiry of the rental period initially set out in this agreement, unless the owner agrees. No modification, deletion or addition is accepted in the drafting of the agreement without the agreement of both parties.

1. Booking

In order to book the Rented Property, the Tenant returns to the Owner this Agreement, initialled on each page and signed (a second copy is to be kept by the Tenant), together with the payment of the full booking amount.

The Owner will confirm to the Tenant that the booking is effective as soon as the signed Agreement and confirmation of payment have been received.

2. Payment terms:

30% of the total booking amount upon signing the agreement, then the remaining balance 21 days before arrival.

Bank details for the transfer:

MME ET M. BOURMAUD IBAN : FR76 1444 5004 0004 1274 9913 603 BIC : CEPAFRPP444

3. Tourist tax:

The tourist tax is a local tax that the tenant must pay so that it can be remitted to the Public Treasury. It is included in the rental price.

4. Security deposit:

On the tenant's arrival or beforehand (by post), the Owner or the Owner's Representative will take a cheque for 2000 € for the Villa Arty and a cheque for 2000 € for the Atelier d'Artistes. No amount will be charged at this stage, and the security deposit will only be drawn upon if the conditions set out are not met.

The tenant acknowledges that a Security Deposit (or guarantee) in the amount of 2000 €, or twice 2000 € (if renting the whole Clos), applies in order to ensure the proper performance of his obligations. This Security Deposit may not be revised nor produce interest. The Security Deposit is intended to cover the expenses that the Owner would have to incur following a breach of the obligations of this agreement by the Tenant, such as damage and/or deterioration of the Rented Property and of the furniture and objects furnishing the Rented Property caused by the Tenant, as well as the loss of keys (which will in all cases require the replacement of the locks and of all the keys) or of objects and, where applicable, additional cleaning costs.

The Owner will only call upon the Security Deposit if and only if the following conditions are met:

  • No item described in the inventory (including the keys) is missing, nor has been soiled or suffered any damage; and
  • The Rented Property has not suffered any damage or any abnormal wear and tear; and
  • The instructions of the Lessor or of his Representative regarding cleaning have been followed, namely among other things:
  • The dishes are washed and put away in the cupboards;
  • The bins are emptied, and the rubbish taken out and thrown into the appropriate containers;
  • The bed and bath linen is removed from the bathrooms and the beds and gathered in a single place;
  • The general condition of the Rented Property is correct

The rest of the cleaning is carried out by the Owner or his representative.

In the event of a breach of the obligations of the Lease by the Tenant, the Owner or his representative may report an incident, and send the Tenant a claim concerning the cost of repairs or replacements due to any damage caused to the Rented Property or to its furnishings described in the inventory, as well as any costs intended to cover additional cleaning expenses. Following this request for a deduction from the deposit, the Representative will withhold the agreed amount from the Security Deposit by using his cheque.

If no incident is found following the Tenant's departure, the Owner will return his cheque to him by post or destroy it.

5. Arrival:

The rental begins, unless otherwise agreed in advance, at 3 p.m. The tenant must present himself on the specified day and at the times mentioned in the agreement. In the event of late or deferred arrival, the tenant must inform the owner. The owner is present as far as possible to welcome you, shows you around the house and informs you of all practical details. If this is not possible, the tenant makes an independent arrival.

6. Departure:

The rental ends at 10 a.m. The tenant must return the premises in the condition in which he found them: tidying away of objects, putting back of the furniture, emptied refrigerator, bins emptied, sorted and taken out to the large bins located behind the hydrangea in the patio. The bed and bath linen must be removed from the beds and the bathrooms and gathered in one place.

7. Use of the premises:

The tenant enjoys the rental in a peaceful manner and makes good use of it, in accordance with the purpose of the premises. All equipment is returned to the place it occupied when entering the premises. Any repairs made necessary by negligence or misuse during the rental will be at the tenant's expense, both within the premises and throughout the property. The rental may in no case benefit third parties, except with the prior agreement of the owner. Subletting is prohibited to the designated tenant, under any pretext whatsoever, even free of charge, under penalty of termination of the agreement.

This Agreement is entered into intuitu personae for the benefit of the sole Tenant identified at the head of the Lease. Thus, the persons invited by the Tenant into the Rented Property are required to comply with the obligations of the Agreement, and the Tenant remains personally responsible for any act committed by them in breach of the Agreement.

8. Number of persons:

The number of persons sleeping in the rental may not exceed the maximum accommodation capacity of:

  • 12 people in the Villa Arty
  • 7 people in the Atelier d'Artistes
  • 19 people in the Clos du Petit Saint Thomas (Villa Arty + Atelier d'Artistes)

9. Charges:

Water, gas and electricity consumption is included in the price of the stay, within the limit of normal use.

10. Inventory of fixtures and contents:

The inventory of fixtures and the inventory of the furniture and various equipment are carried out at the end of the stay by the owner. If the owner notices any damage, he must inform the tenant within fifteen days, and the deposit will be handled as specified in the "Security deposit" chapter.

11. Obligations of the Parties

Hereby, the Owner undertakes to:

  • Make available to the Tenant the Rented Property as well as the furniture and objects described in the inventory of the specific conditions in good working and serviceable condition;
  • Maintain the Rented Property in good condition and carry out the necessary repairs where applicable.

The Tenant consents to the Agreement under the conditions of ordinary law concerning rental, in addition to those specifically stipulated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the Tenant, under penalty of termination of the Agreement at his own fault, undertakes to:

  • Pay the rent;
  • Make peaceful use of the Rented Property and of the furniture and equipment in accordance with the purpose assigned to them by the Agreement. The Tenant must avoid any noise and behaviour likely to disturb the neighbours (music, shouting, parking…);
  • Refrain in all cases from subletting the Rented Property;
  • Maintain the Rented Property and return it in good condition of rental use and upkeep at the end of the Agreement. The Tenant shall be liable for the damage and losses that may occur during the term of the Agreement in the premises of which he has exclusive enjoyment;
  • Use the furniture and objects furnishing the Rented Property for the purpose for which they are intended and comply with the instructions for use of the appliances made available to him. The Tenant formally refrains from moving the furniture and objects outside the Rented Property. If furniture and objects listed in the inventory are missing, broken or deteriorated, the Owner may claim their replacement value;
  • Inform the Owner without delay of any loss or damage to any one or all of the elements of the Rented Property, whether attributable to him or not;
  • Not claim any reduction in Rent or compensation in the event that urgent repairs incumbent on the Owner prove necessary during the rental period, as well as in the event of an interruption in the operation of the general services (Water, Electricity, Heating, Wi-Fi, Television);
  • Not exercise any recourse against the Owner in the event of theft and depredations on the rented premises;
  • Not exceed the maximum number of persons able to occupy the Rented Property, in accordance with the description;
  • Not oppose a visit to the premises if the Owner or his Representative so requests;
  • Not smoke inside the Rented Property. Two hundred and fifty euros (250 €) will be deducted from the Security Deposit if this prohibition is not respected;
  • Not sleep directly on the mattress or the mattress protectors. Two hundred and fifty euros (250 €) will be deducted from the Security Deposit if this prohibition is not respected.

12. Linen:

Sheets, tea towels and bath linen are provided AS AN OPTION during your stay. You can add this option when booking or by contacting us by email or phone after your booking.

13. Cancellation conditions:

Any cancellation made by the tenant must be notified by email or SMS sent to the owner. No refund will be made in the event of cancellation by the tenant.

If the client does not show up before 9 p.m. on the scheduled day of the start of the stay, this agreement becomes void and the owner may dispose of his furnished accommodation.

In the event of a shortened stay, the price corresponding to the cost of the accommodation for the full duration provided for in this agreement remains fully due to the owner.

Any cancellation made by the owner before the start of the stay is notified to the tenant by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The tenant, without prejudice to any recourse for compensation for any damage suffered, is immediately reimbursed for the sums paid.

14. Insurance:

The Tenant has comprehensive insurance for the Rented Property. The Tenant may do nothing that would render the Owner's insurance void, nor that would cause an increase in the insurance premium rate. The Owner will not provide insurance for the Tenant's belongings.

As the Tenant is responsible for all damage to the Rented Property (including the items described in the inventory) occurring as a result of his actions, he is advised to check that his comprehensive policy covering his personal home includes a holiday-letting cover extension (holiday rental). Failing this, he is advised to request this cover extension or to take out specific insurance for this rental.

15. Disputes or claims:

As far as possible, claims will be settled amicably. However, failing an amicable agreement between the tenant and the owner, any dispute may be submitted to the competent courts.

16. Protection of personal data:

The Client is informed that the personal data communicated when drawing up the agreement may be subject to processing. In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/679, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), each Client has a right of access, rectification, objection, erasure, portability and restriction of the processing of the information concerning him. These various rights may be exercised by contacting the owner.