Sylvain Sonnet/CorbisThe bell tower in Ars-en-RĂ© on Ăle de RĂ©, France. One August morning years ago, there was a knock on the door of the small, 19th-century stone house in Ars-en-RĂ© that my husband, Andy, and I had rented for vacation. There, alongside a bicycle laced with rust, stood a silver-haired man, elegantly dressed in a faded rose-colored linen shirt and long khaki Bermuda shorts. He had come looking for the owners, who were his â and our â friends from Paris. His name was Hubert. âMonsieur, perhaps you donât recognize me, but Iâm your upstairs neighbor in our building in Paris,â Andy said. Out of context, Hubert couldnât have been expected to recognize a man he had only seen dressed in dark suits. But there we were, hundreds of miles from home in this sleepy town on the Ăle de RĂ©, an island off the west coast of France, making small talk, and connections, with our Parisian neighbor. It was one of our first lessons in the ambiance of Ars, a centuries-old port that has retained its very discreet charm, even as visitors to the island now number three million a year and its real estate has become some of the most desirable in coastal France. Of all the towns on the 18-mile-long island in the Atlantic, Ars, toward the far end of the island, has always been the most tranquil and private. Its whitewashed stone cottages and narrow streets have earned it a spot on the official list of âthe most beautiful villages in France.â The heart of the town is St. Etienne church, with its 12th-century facade and dramatic white spire tipped in black that from afar looks like a rocket ready for launching. Ars stands in contrast to the islandâs other popular towns Les Portes-en-RĂ© on the glorious ocean beaches toward the northern end of the island is where the newly rich build big houses with swimming pools and guest cottages. the largest town closer to the mainland in the middle, attracts a clientele that some on the here call âpopulaire,â a catchall designation that can mean either down-to-earth or the slightly more pejorative transient and working-class. The towns closest to the mainland, which attract day-trippers, are the most downscale. Ars, however, is inhabited mostly by old-timers. Some are third- or fourth-generation residents, descendants of farmers and fishermen. Others are wealthy Parisians who decided to invest in homes by the sea 40 or more years ago; they often have more substantial familial houses even chateaus in the heart of France. They rent out their homes in Ars when their children and grandchildren arenât visiting â and they do so quietly and most often by word of mouth. Patrick Bernard/ via Newscom Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin vacationing in Ars-en-RĂ©. What differentiates Ars from other seaside destinations like the CĂŽte dâAzur, where people go to see and be seen, is that this is a place for the famous to be anonymous. The fashion designer Nathalie Rykiel can dine at the CafĂ© de Commerce at the port without anyone invading her space. No one bothers the actress Nathalie Baye and her actress-designer daughter, Laura Smet, when they are at their house with the wooden shutters and tiny garden. The Former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin can bike along the islandâs flat terrain without attracting stares. âJospin comes every morning to buy his charcuterie and no one even looks up,â said RĂ©gis Benatre, a bookseller who sells secondhand paperbacks, including tomes on history and philosophy, at the daily open-air market on the port. Ars is considered the most intellectual of the islandâs towns, a kind of French Sag Harbor. I once incurred Jospinâs wrath when I met him after we finished playing tennis on adjoining courts. âItâs an honor to meet you,â I said. Except Jospin heard my pronunciation of the word âhonneurâ as âhorreurâ â horror. He lashed out at me. âHorreur! Itâs a horreur to meet me?â I fell over myself with apologies and joked that my flawed French was to blame. I thought that as a veteran politician, he would laugh it off. He did not. Perhaps he was miffed that his daily routine had been disrupted by a perfect stranger â and, even worse, a foreigner. Another difference here from many other vacation spots in France is the unwritten but certain dress code. Real RĂ©tais, as residents are called, do not wear bright colors, flashy prints, real jewels, fitted clothing, deep tans or recognizable designer shoes. They do wear well-cut linen shirts and dresses, faded Breton-style striped sweaters, espadrilles, ballerina flats and every shade of beige and gray. Voices stay low; music stays soft. The women who walk topless along the shoreline of the beaches near Les Portes are considered âvulgaire.â Old bicycles are the preferred vehicle of transportation along the 60 miles of bike paths on the island. Only children and Americans seem to wear helmets as they make their way through the salt marshes, vineyards, pine forests, potato fields and nature reserve that attracts more than 300 species of birds. The gentle, unadorned style extends to home decoration as well. Hollyhocks grow wild from the cobblestones and cracks in the concrete. There are limits on the height and number of houses. The roofs tend to be terra-cotta tiled, the walls whitewashed, the walls made of local stone. When a Dutch friend married to a Frenchman painted the shutters of their house bright blue instead of a neutral shade of gray or green, there were complaints from the neighbors. The Ars open-air market can become crowded but never rowdy. This is the place to buy the islandâs famous waxy potatoes; the flaky, delicate, hand-harvested sea salt known as fleur de sel; mountains of local mussels to steam in white wine and finish with crĂšme fraĂźche; and every kind of ocean fish. âI appreciate the respectful milieu here, even if the classes donât mix very much,â said Alain Naudeau, a merchant who sells jewelry from Indonesia and Thailand here. The marketâs goods tend to be upscale cashmere sweaters, linen shirts, textiles from Morocco, towels from Tunisia, vintage linens, perfumed soaps, Panama hats. Some natives of Ăle de RĂ© will tell you that the unique esprit of the island was broken forever back in 1988 when a toll bridge from La Rochelle on the mainland was opened and the ferry stopped running. Then budget airlines opened routes between Britain and Ireland to La Rochelle, encouraging more Britons to come. Now you hear English, German and Dutch at the two campgrounds on the edge of Ars, and the nearby supermarket now sells English shortbread, chutney and tortilla chips. Property values, meanwhile, have increased about fivefold in the past decade. Next year, the loan for the construction of the bridge to the mainland will be paid off. That means that the justification for the steep toll for reaching the island will cease to exist. If access is free, will Ăle de RĂ© go the way of St. Tropez?Apartmentrental in Ile de Re. An apartment rental in Ile de Re is just ideal for a relaxing holiday in the department of Charente-Maritime in Poitou-Charentes's region where you will have the opportunity to uncover the great secrets of every traditional village of the famous island. Apartment rentals in Ile de RĂ© exist in all kinds and prices and are available throughout the year. PreambuleWhen a booking is made through one of the My home in websites, the acceptance of the present booking terms by the tenant and the owner forms a rental contract between term "owner" used in the present booking terms defines the legal owner of the property or his representative duly authorized to enter into a rental contract on his behalf. The term "tenant" defines the person renting the property, having the right to use the said property during the period defined in the rental home in websites are booking platforms allowing owners to create ads related to the property they offer for rental and for tenants to consult those ads for the purposes that parties seek a rapprochement and enter into rental contracts. As such My home in is not a party of the rental contract that links both the tenant and the Rental contract between owner and Identification of the parties to the rental contractPrior to any effective reservation of a property, the tenant is asked to identify himself by indicating the following information name, surname, home address, phone number, email address and copy of his ID. When registering on one of the websites My home in, the owner or his duly authorized representative are required to provide the following information name and surname of the owner / representative, home address, telephone number, email as well as the precise address of the property proposed for the event that the owner or his representative is a company, the end beneficiary is committed to provide a copy of the registration with the Registrar of companies, with specific mention of the name of the legal representative of the said needed for the application of these booking terms, the address of the tenant is the one provided at the time the property is only take into account the address communicated by the person who made the reservation even if the tenant is a group composed with several persons, having all different GeneralitiesWhen a tenant processes a reservation accepting these booking terms, and when an owner confirms the reservation request done by a tenant, accepting the booking terms as well, tenant and owner enter into a rental contract. Tenant and owner hereby agree that the acceptance of the booking terms by both parties and the fact that the tenant has provided a payment tool as well, are considered as electronic signature of the present booking rental contract only binds the owner and the tenant who are solely and entirely responsible for the fullfilment of obligations incumbent upon them pursuant to this rental contract. By accepting a booking, the owner has full responsibility for making available the property subject of the rental contract. A tenant booking a property through one of My home in websites is solely responsible for payment of the rental price as defined in the rental contract under clause and its appendices, that he makes for all or part when his reservation request is accepted by the owner. The impossibility to charge the tenant's credit card or to receive payment within a reasonable period via the different payment methods made available to the tenant cause the outright cancellation of the rental components of the rental contract between a tenant and an owner through one of My home in websites are as follows. Owner and tenant declare having full knowledge of these The present booking terms,b The description sheet of the rented property as submitted by the owner through My home in,c If applicable, a detailed inventory of the rented property, that the owner can upload in addition to information provided on the description sheet of the property,d The specific conditions to the property rented as set out in sections hereof,e The Cancellation policy, as specified in Section 5 hereof,f Diagnostics natural and technological hazards, energy efficiency, risk of lead exposure, that a professional owner or a owner represented by a professional should brings to the notice of the tenant upon Specific conditions applying to the property rentedThe specific conditions to the rented property are mentioned on the description sheet of the property and indicated to the tenant prior to the process of renting the property. These same conditions are reminded to the owner before he agrees on the rental of his property. Specific conditions include the followinga The dates for which the property is rented and the number of overnight stays,b The hours of entry into the premises and the hours of departure from the rented premises,c The number of people allowed staying in the rented property,d Acceptance or not of pets,e The rental price and the payment conditions,f The amount of the security deposit,g The tenant's cancellation policy and the owner's guarantee The possible costs of cleaning or management mode thereof,i The possible costs of linen or management mode thereof,j The consumables if stated as additional feek As well as any other conditions not listed in these booking terms and of which the owner and tenant agree together in their no arrival and departure time have been indicated in the presentation sheet of the property, tenant and owner should consider local time for the arrival and local time for the are not allowed unless it is clearly stated in the property description or if owner and tenant while exchanging have agreed in writing that pets were Reservation processBefore entering into a rental contract and proceeding with the payment, the tenant must verify that all information he provided and shared with the owner is is also to the owner to verify the information provided to the tenant before accepting a reservation the tenant has communicated his credit card details or any other methods available to him and accepted the booking conditions and the specific conditions of the rented property that are proposed by the owner, the owner is notified of the tenant's reservation request. It is up to him to accept or reject it within a period of 36 hours. Acceptance of the owner and the effective payment of the price make the rental contract between the the reservation is confirmed by the owner, tenant and owner receive a confirmation email with their respective contact details enabling them notably to organize the entry into the premises and finalize the various practical details of the tenant's arrival. It is reminded that the company My home in has no role in the "practical" implementation of the confirmation by the owner of the reservation request made by the tenant within the time allowed 36 hours, the booking must then be considered by the tenant as not tenant's credit card if paying by credit card is therefore not charged and the owner from whom the enquiry has been made is in no way committed to the tenant who made the reservation Tenant's commitments during the rental periodIt is under the responsibility of the tenant to show respect with the property made ââavailable by the owner as well as the neighborhood. The tenant ensures the proper behavior of all guests staying in the place. In the event that an owner would have to terminate the stay of the tenant and persons accompanying him in his property because of "misbehavior", the company My home in shall have no obligation to find or cover the costs of an alternative accommodation for the tenant states that the property will be rented by himself, his family or visiting friends and it is prohibited for him to sublet the property, even gratuitously during the rental period - and this regardless of the tenant must reimburse the owner for any damages he may have caused in the property and confirms being adequately insured for and during the time he has occupied the owner's property. No legal appeal shall be instituted against the company My home in, due to the tenant's poor the event that the rented property is for sale, the tenant allows the owner to organize visits of the property, provided that the owner and tenant agree together the day before, with the time of this visit. If it turns out that the owner's representative is a real estate agency in charge of the sale and the tenant is himself interested in the purchase of the rented property, he now recognizes the owner's representative as intermediary to this addition, the tenant agreesa To never install a tent or caravan on the land adjacent to the rented property,b To never make any modification or change in the arrangement of furniture and places,c Not to hold the owner liable for theft occurred in the rented property,d To refrain in an absolute manner to throw in washbasins, bathtubs, bidets, sinks, toilets, objects likely to block the drains,e Not to not place on the balconies and windows anything laundry, etc. that could impact the cleanliness or appearance of the house,f Support without enjoyment prejudice, without abatement of rent or compensation, repairs incumbent on the owner, whose urgency and necessity may arise during the rental Price and Rental priceThe rental price the tenant must pay is set in the description sheet of the property or through the exchange the tenant and the owner have through the website My home in. The rental price includesa The amount of the rental,b The services agreed cleaning fee, extra bed, linens, etc. that can be either included in the amount of the rental, either constitute some obligatory or non-obligatory additional The value added tax if applicable as any other taxes that may apply. It is the responsibility of the owner to include this into the prices displayed, knowing My home in is not the ownerâs tax My home in Service fees are shared between owner and tenant and are defined in Article of the terms of case some local taxes or other consumables water, electricity, phone, etc. are not included in the rental price, the owner should mention it in the presentation page of the property and the tenant is committed to pay for those expenses at the latest by the end of his Payment termsIn the event that the reservation is made 30 days or less before the date of entry into the property, the price is paid in one go upon the event that the booking is made more than 30 days before entering the property, the tenantâs payment is made in two instalments 30%are paid on the date of the reservation. The remaining70% are to be paid at least 30 days before the beginning of the Currency and payment methodsPrices quoted are in euro and payments through My home in websites are made ââin euro. In principle, payments are made with bank cards. However, it remains possible to pay with bank cheque, wire transfer or holiday bank fee is applied to payments made by tenants and payments made by My home in to the owners, except in the following cases-Payment made by holiday vouchers are subject to fee based on the agreed rental price as per the Clause above. This fee is born by the made with American Express cards are subject to an additional fee equal to 3% of the rental price. This fee is born by the tenant making a reservation on one of My home in websites and indicating his credit card details, authorizes the company My home in or any other third party whom the company My home in signed an agreement with regarding its payment procedure in the present case Societe Generale Bank to debit his credit card for the agreed price as defined in Article of these booking the event it is agreed that the price has to be paid in several installments, the tenant authorizes the company My home in to debit his credit card according to the schedule proposed upon booking, without the need for the company My home in to ask the tenant a new debit authorization. It is up to the tenant to ensure that his credit card could be debited on the dates indicated in the the event that the Company My home in is unable to obtain from the tenant the payment as indicated in the payment schedule, My home in informs the tenant who has to take necessary action to insure payment within 24 hours. The inability for the company My home in to obtain the payment once this 24 hours delay ends, leads to the cancellation of the booking made by the tenant and the application of the cancellation conditions as defined in Article 5 of these booking Payment of the ownerThe company My home in transfers to the owner the agreed price as defined in Article of these booking terms deducting its service fees within two working days following the arrival of the tenant in the rented property and this, in order to guarantee the tenant against the risk of non-compliance, unavailability or non-existence of the property. Per working days, it is understood the opening days of the French in the assumption that the booking is made more than 30 days before the date of entry into the premises, a down payment may be paid to the owner or his representative. The amount of this down payment may not exceed the amount of the deposit paid by the tenant and the owner must then justify a financial guarantee attached to the escrow account on which he wishes the funds to be paid. This down payment is not mandatory and is subject to a specific decision made by the company My home in. The fact that a down payment is made does not change the cancellation polity applied to the property. In the event of a stay for more than three weeks, My home in keeps the right to pay the owner in several Suspension of paymentPayment of the price to the owner or his representative may be suspended on the assumption that a tenant informs the company My home in of an issue with the rented property upon arrival non-compliance with the property described in announcement, unavailability of the property on his arrival, non-existent property.This problem must be such that the tenant may not be able to stay at the tenant has 8 eight hours after his arrival to inform the company My home in. The arrival time taken into account is the time for entry indicated in the property presentation page and booking confirmation. If nothing is specified, the time taken as reference from which the 8 eight hours delay runs is local time. Only a notification made by telephone and email with acknowledgment of receipt to the following address info shall be taken into Payment of My home in service feeOnce the partial or full payment of the rental price is made, tenant and owner authorize the company My home in to deduct from this amount its service fees. The service fees are calculated on the basis of a variable percentage of the amount of the rent proposed by the owner and are due in consideration for services that the website offers the tenant as the home in service fees can be consulted in article My home in Terms of use. My home in service fees are not refundable from the time the rental agreement between owner and tenant is entered into, knowing that it is the acceptance of the tenant's reservation request by the owner and the effective payment of all or part of the price that materialize the conclusion of the rental Security deposit and side costs down Security deposit paid by the tenantThe security deposit intends to protect the owner against any damage that the tenant may cause during the occupancy of the rented property. The amount of the deposit is indicated in the description of the property and reminded in the booking confirmation received by both security deposit can be given directly by the tenant to the owner upon entering the property, or else be taken by the company My home in on behalf of the owner. The implementation method of this security deposit is indicated in the presentation page of the property and on the booking Deposit paid to the owner when entering the premisesThe deposit paid to the owner doesn't produce any interests and cannot be considered as a prepayment of the rent. It can be paid by cheque, cash or credit card depending on the owner's the event that this deposit is issued by cheque, the owner has the option to cash it. The owner has the obligation to repay the deposit to the tenant within 15 days following the date of rental completion. It is up to him to send the tenant a detailed breakdown of the costs that would possibly be deducted from the amount of the security the event that this deposit is issued by credit card, the credit card must have a validity date exceeding 15 days after the date of rental completion. Only a debit authorization can be taken by the owner to the tenant's bank. The security deposit may optionally be debited by the owner based on the accurate accounting of costs that is communicated to the tenant, this under the full liability of the owner, in case the tenant does not agree with the statement Deposit taken by the company My home in on behalf of the ownerIn the event that the deposit is taken by the company My home in on behalf of the owner, tenant and owner are advised that the company My home in will only charge the tenant's credit card if and only if a common ground between tenant and owner has been agreed on about an event that would have occurred during the rental period and the possible compensation resulting from the debit cannot exceed the amount of the deposit set in the conditions specific to the rented property. The owner cannot hold the company My home in responsible for the inability to charge the tenant's credit card when the time comes expiry, insufficient funds etc. or because of its refusal to charge the tenant's card for lack of agreement between tenant and owner as to the amount of compensation. In case of debit, the company My home in will apply a 1% fee calculated on the amount debited in order to cover the transaction Side costs consumable down paymentIn the event that some consumables, as defined in section would not be included in the price and that the tenant should pay for at the end of the rental period, the owner may ask the tenant a down payment on those costs. The tenant agrees to pay the costs down payment if requested and assuming the amount is Reservation Cancellation by the tenantTenant may cancel a booking at any time. It is then the cancellation policy which is identified as part of the specific conditions to the rented property that applies. This cancellation policy is also indicated in the description of the property. In the event that the owner is brought to change his cancellation policy after the date the rental contract was entered into, it is the cancellation policy in effect on the date when the rental agreement was entered into that applies. This cancellation policy is clearly specified in the booking mentioned in Article above, the cancellation policy chosen on the property is an annex of the present booking terms. Properly detailed in a specific document, they are submitted to the tenantâs approval prior any booking request, knowing the owner has defined them him/herself through his/her account. The cancellation policies can be as follows, depending on owner's decision wile setting his adFull refund 14 days- Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation 14 days or more prior your arrival date, whatever your cancellation Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation less than 14 days prior your arrival date for any justified reason as per tenant's cancellation policy. For any cancellation reason not matching our guarantee terms, you benefit from a partial reimbursement equivalent to 50% of the rental Any reimbursement has a deductible of 10% of the rental price in order to cover bank expenses linked to your payments and reimbursement and the cancellation refund 30 days- Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation 30 days or more prior your arrival date, whatever your cancellation Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation less than 30 days prior your arrival date for any justified reason as per tenant's cancellation policy. For any cancellation reason not matching our guarantee terms, you benefit from a partial reimbursement equivalent to 50% of the rental Any reimbursement has a deductible of 10% of the rental price in order to cover bank expenses linked to your payments and reimbursement and the cancellation refund 45 days- Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation 45 days or more prior your arrival date, whatever your cancellation Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation less than 45 days prior your arrival date for any justified reason as per tenant's cancellation policy. For any cancellation reason not matching our guarantee terms, you benefit from a partial reimbursement equivalent to 70% of the rental price in case of cancellation less than 45 days prior arrival and then 50% less than 30 Any reimbursement has a deductible of 10% of the rental price in order to cover bank expenses linked to your payments and reimbursement and the cancellation refund 60 days- Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation 60 days or more prior your arrival date, whatever your cancellation Full refund of the rental price in case of cancellation of your reservation less than 60 days prior your arrival date for any justified reason as per tenant's cancellation policy. For any cancellation reason not matching our guarantee terms, you benefit from a partial reimbursement equivalent to 70% of the rental price in case of cancellation less than 60 days prior arrival and then 50% less than 30 Any reimbursement has a deductible of 10% of the rental price in order to cover bank expenses linked to your payments and reimbursement and the cancellation refund- With My home in refund guarantee, you benefit from a full refund of the rental price in case your cancellation is justified as per tenant's cancellation For any cancellation reason not matching our guarantee terms, you benefit from a partial reimbursement equivalent to 70% of the rental price in case of cancellation 30 days or more prior your arrival date, and then 50% for any cancellation less than 30 Any reimbursement has a deductible of 10% of the rental price in order to cover bank expenses linked to your payments and reimbursement and the cancellation Tenant's cancellation procedureTo cancel a reservation, the tenant must address My home in an email with receipt acknowledgment using the following email address info Only such procedure allows the cancellation request to be addressed. My home in will then reimburse, if so, the tenant within a maximum of 30 days following the cancellation cancellation by the tenant has the immediate effect of making the property available for Cancellation by the ownerIn theory, an owner cannot cancel a reservation. By entering into a rental contract with a tenant, he is committed to provide the accommodation booked for the agreed if an owner is obliged to cancel a reservation, he should contact My home in as soon as possible. Any owner having to cancel a booking agrees to proceed with the immediate refund of amounts he may have received and to assume My home in service fees. Moreover, the owner agrees to do everything possible to offer the tenant an alternative the cancellation is made without a real and serious cause, the tenant has the opportunity to assert his rights against the owner under the terms of Article 1590 of the Civil home in has no obligation to find for the tenant an alternative housing solution. However, My home in will do its best efforts to assist the tenant. The tenant hereby recognizes that My Home in cannot be held responsible for a cancellation for which only the owner the event that the tenant has found an alternative solution through one of the My home in websites and accepts it, he then allows the company My home in to allocate payments previously made to the new the event that no acceptable solution is found for the tenant, the company My home in undertakes to reimburse the tenant for all sums paid provided that they are repaid to him by the owner in the case where the latter has already received a part of it as a down payment. No other refunds will be issued by My home in who is not a party to the rental agreement between the owner and Cancellation by the company My home inAs mentioned in article c of the Terms of use, the companyMy home in reserves the right to cancel a reservation, and this at any time, for security reasons or protection against fraud and for any other reason aimed at protecting the tenant, the owner or its own this case, the cancellation policies will not apply so that the owner shall not be compensated for this cancellation and if necessary, a refund will be made to the tenant by crediting the credit card used upon Special cancellation policy linked to COVIDThe following conditions prevail on the standard cancellation policy defined in the present booking at the dates of the reservation, the government takes an administrative decision reflecting on a travel ban between the tenantâs residence and the location of the property rented, two possibilities are offereda To define new travel dates, this is the easiest option for all the parties. There is no fee for moving a booking from its original dates. There is no additional payment unless the price that applies to the new travel dates is higher than the original price. In case the price is lower than the one applying to the original dates, you are refunded for the To cancel the reservation with no penalty. In such case, the refund is made the following way- 75% of the rental price is refunded by wire transfer;- 25% of the rental price is refunded through a credit note. This credit note is valid for a period of 12 twelve months from the starting date of the stay originally booked and applies to any My home in destinations. If the rental price has been partially paid at the time the reservation is cancelled, the value of the credit note issued cannot be inferior to 25% of the rental administrative decision reflecting on a travel ban, we hereby mean a full closing of the borders from country to country, a lock down of the entire country population at home, or a distance travel interdiction not allowing the tenant to move to the location of the place rented. Any other reason such as closing of the restaurants, beaches, recommendation from the state not to travel, quarantine on arrival or return, etc. are not taken into account and do not constitute a legitimate reason to "residence", we only take into account the address communicated by the tenant, meaning the person who made the reservation and his/her address at the time of the reservation. Even if the group is composed with several persons, having all different addresses, the only address taken into account is the one from the person who made the all the other cases than the one exposes in article a, the standard cancellation policy linked to the property reserved the government imposes lockdown, travel interdiction that can possibly affect the reservation or if the travel situation remains unclear, the owner has the possibility to cancel the reservation without any penalty. The tenant can refuse a cancellation from the owner but in such case, the tenant is no longer entitled to benefit from the COVID cancellation policy applying this policy, tenant and owner commit to do their best to agree on alternatives travel My home in guaranteesMy home in guarantees constitute an integral part of the present booking terms. Owners and tenants have access to the guarantees that apply to a property in the presentation page of the property but also in our dedicated pagesfor tenants and note that only individual owners who have placed their ad themselves with My home in and not through a real estate professional such as an agency or a conciergerie can benefit from our ownerâs can also benefit from our ownerâs guarantee subject to a specific agreement with the company My home home in guarantees are displayed by our guarantor partner who is the only one deciding on the admissibility of a request. Therefore, the company My home in cannot be held liable for any decision linked to the application of the said Usage of credit notesIn case a booking would be subject to a credit note entirely or partially, this credit note can be used according to the following-The credit note is valid for a period of 12 twelve months from the starting date of the stay. This credit note can be used over this 12-month period for a new rental having an arrival date which is not later than the expiry date of the credit The credit note can only be used in the same proportion values versus the initial rental price. As for example a credit note of 100⏠has been issued over a stay that has a rental price of 400âŹ. This credit note represents 25% of the initial rental price. If the tenant wishes to rent another property for a new rental price of 100âŹ. The credit note can be used within a limit of 25% of this new rental, meaning for 50âŹ.8. Reservation Modification requested by the tenantTenants and owners can request to change the dates of the booking. Both parties are respectively free to accept or not such a request for a reservation change. To request a change, the parties should get in touch through their My home in account, using their mailbox. They should also send at the same time an email to My home in team info is not advisable for the parties to change a reservation directly without processing the change through the website My home in. In such case, the parties may no longer claim to be protected by the terms of use and booking terms of the websites My home in. Moreover, authorizations for debit being applied on fixed dates, the tenant takes the risk of being charged unnecessarily. If the booking change is subject to an additional price, the owner takes the risk of not receiving Modification requested by the ownerThe owner is not entitled to change a reservation without the tenant's endorsement. The owner should contact the tenant using the mailbox of his My home in account. He should also inform My home in team in case this change is accepted by the Additional chargesAdditional charges may be applied if the rebooking implies an upgrading of the prices. 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â Stay in the heart of the stunning Ile de RĂ© â At Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite, you can experience a revitalising holiday amidst forests, vineyards and the ocean⊠Stay in the pine forest, surrounded by the islandâs finest sights. After a fabulous day at the beach, you will love taking a dip in the swimming pool, sipping a drink on the sunny terrace, or going for a bike ride to discover this paradise island set in the midst of the Atlantic sea⊠THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HUTTOPIA CHARDONS BLEUS â ILE DE RĂ CAMPSITE Being able to choose between a dip in the pool or the ocean! Bike rides to the beach or to explore the island Sleeping in the heart of the pine forest, in the midst of nature⊠IMAGINE A HOLIDAY AT CHARDONS BLEUS â ILE DE RĂ ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR STAY Outdoor pool and paddling pool from 07/04 to 25/09 Little trappers 6 days a week from 03/07 to 28/08 Activities & Evening entertainment 6 days a week from 03/07 to 28/08 4 leaves 4,8 hectares 190 pitches Disabled access Classified Station Verte Family plus STAY WITH ALL THE COMFORTS IN THE HEART OF THE PINE FOREST Equipped tents, chalets and wood trailers you will appreciate the comfortable accommodation at Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© Campsite. Attractive and practical accommodation to fall asleep in a cosy bed in the midst of nature⊠OUR WOOD & CANVAS TENTS FOR A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS CLASSIC 4 TENT 4 pax 2 bedrooms Offers all the comforts for camping with a living area opening onto a large wooden terrace. The perfect tent to soak up the great outdoors and the Ile de RĂ© sunshine! Kitchenette Electricity SWEET TENT 5 pax 2 bedrooms Bathroom Offering the luxury of a private bathroom and an equipped kitchenette! For a unique camping experience under a canvas roof⊠Kitchenette Terrace A CHALET OR WOOD TRAILER IN THE MIDST OF NATURE CHALET EVASION 5 pax 2 bedrooms Bathroom A bright and attractive chalet, ideal for families, with 3 real beds for the children. You will love the beautiful wooden terrace which looks out into the surrounding pine forest⊠Enjoy the nature in any season. Equipped kitchen Terrace Electric heating WOOD TRAILER 4 pax 2 bedrooms Bathroom A touch of originality and a warm and modern decor. The ideal accommodation for a unique holiday with kids! Equipped kitchen Terrace Electric heating THE LITTLE EXTRAS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE! Sheets and towels for hire Must be booked in advance. Subject to availability.. Optional cleaning package BBQ hire Subject to availability. Free baby kit travel cot + high chair Outside July and August. Subject to availability. COME AND CAMP UNDER THE TREES Set under the pine trees of the Ile de RĂ©, just a stoneâs throw from its beaches, Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite invites you to stay on a large shady pitch with your tent, caravan, motorhome or camper van. COMFORT PITCH 6 pax With electricity An authentic camping experience on a pitch with electricity, nestled in harmoniously with the islandâs nature and vegetation COMFORT PLUS PITCH 6 pax With electricity Even larger pitches, with a picnic table and a prime location to make your life even easier during your holidays⊠SEVERAL WASHROOMS FOR YOUR COMFORT Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite offers four washrooms with toilets, showers and washbasins. A baby washing area is also available, as well as cubicles with disabled access for people with accessibility needs. PRACTICAL SERVICES FOR CAMPERS Motorhome service area Fridge and barbecue hire Subject to availability. Laundry room with washing machine and dryer Free baby kits travel cot + high chair Except July and August. Subject to availability. CAMPING CARD NEW! Enjoy discounted prices and free nights in the early and late season at all the Huttopia Campsites and Citykamps. *Price including 1 pitch for 2 people with electricity + free animal ALL THE HUTTOPIA SERVICES FOR A HASSLE FREE STAY After a day out exploring the island or lazing around on the beach, settle back on the terrace to sip a drink or enjoy a relaxing break on the sofas in the Central Lodge⊠THE PIZZA-GRILL FOR A HOLIDAY PACKED WITH FLAVOURS Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite offers simple, quality catering. Savour a delicious homemade pizza and a selection of local products and wines⊠You can enjoy all sorts of tasty treats at Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite. Settle back on the sunny terrace at any time to enjoy appetizer platters and ice creams, or tuck into a homemade pizza for dinner⊠Itâs time to treat yourselves! Fresh bread every morning > Order your bread and pastries the day before. Because we are committed to working with local producers, the village bakery delivers to us every morning. > Tea, coffee, orange juice, bread, jam, and pastries⊠Opt for a breakfast menu so you have nothing to prepare. PLACES TO GET TOGETHER Reception Our reception team will be happy to help throughout your stay if you need any information about settling in or the best places to visit in the region, including the prettiest walking routes and bike rides, the sightseeing on the Ile de RĂ©, or the best outings and activities along the Atlantic coast⊠There is also a small grocery shop on site where you can buy all the basics. The Central Lodge The cosy, wooden Central Lodge offers the ideal atmosphere to settle back and relax, whether to sip a coffee, read a book in one of the armchairs, play a lively game of table football, or try out one of the board games⊠Table football Wifi Board games & books to borrow Television AND TO MAKE YOUR STAY EVEN EASIER BBQ hire Bed linen and towels for hire Laundry room End of stay cleaning Fridge hire Electric mountain bike and bike hire NEAR THE CAMPSITE Head to Sainte-Marie-de-RĂ© town centre, which is just 5 minutes away by car, to find all the shops you need for your holidays, including a bakery, supermarket, petrol station, local markets, tourist information centre, etc. ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE! Swimming The pool or the ocean? Take your pick! Summer special The sociable, nature-inspired atmosphere of Huttopiaâs activities and evening entertainment Nature throughout the seasons Walks, bike rides and water sports in the ocean For kids All the activities for kids Sport and leisure on site All sorts of leisure facilities await you on the campsite! THE POOL AND THE OCEAN You will love relaxing on the sunloungers by the pool after a day at the beach⊠THE SWIMMING POOLS Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite offers two beautiful outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated, and a paddling pool for younger kids. Ideal to cool off with the children or bask in the sunshine⊠Outdoor pools and paddling pool from 07/04 to 25/09 THE OCEAN Do you prefer soft sand and the roar of the waves? Head to the most beautiful beaches on the Ile de RĂ©! The stunning Montamer beach is located just 2 km from the campsite and is lifeguarded in the summer so you can swim in saftey. BEST OF THE SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT HUTTOPIA CHARDONS BLEUS â ILE DE RĂ CAMPSITE Activities are run on the campsite 6 days a week for free or at discounted prices. Come and join us to discover the islandâs nature and heritage, meet new people, and enjoy original experiences! Wine tasting Come and meet the Ile de RĂ©âs wine growers! After visiting the wine cellars and vineyards, itâs time to sample the islandâs Pineau and Cognac accompanied by local cold meats, cheeses and chocolates. Explore the foreshore Set out with Saphia, who is passionate about the Ile de RĂ©, to discover the beauty of the foreshore, a changing landscape, which shifts with the tides⊠Yoga What could be better than a good session of Yoga in the shade of the pine trees? Join GaĂ«lle for this relaxing lesson. FRIENDLY AND FESTIVE HUTTOPIA EVENING ENTERTAINMENT 6 days a week in July and August, experience magical moments with Huttopiaâs evening entertainment. Every week â Concerts Gypsy jazz or folk rock? There is something for everyone! â Shows miming, theatre performances, magic showsâŠ. Adults and children will all be enthralled. â And lots of other surprises too local produce discovery evenings, open-air films, games⊠Activities & Evening entertainment 6 days a week from 03/07 to 28/08 NATURE AND RURAL HERITAGE IN ANY SEASON The Ăle de RĂ© and the ocean a natural adventure playground for lovers of outdoor activities and rural heritage. Whether on foot, by bike or on the water, you can explore the island and its stunning landscapes at your own pace in any season. Water sports Windsurfing, surfing, kayaking⊠There is no shortage of water sports for you to enjoy on the island! Bike rides Set off along the 100 km of cycle paths, meandering from beach to beach to discover the wildest parts of the island. Shellfish harvesting Come and discover how to gather shellfish on Notre-Dame beach. An activity to try as a family! ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES Explore the Ile de RĂ© by bike in true simplicity with the bikes available for hire on the campsite. With classic bikes, electric bikes and longtail bikes for families, there is something for everyone. Available per day or half day, so you can pedal about at your own pace! > More info CHILDRENâS PARADISE Ideas of childrenâs activities! Playground Children can make new friends at the campsiteâs two playgrounds, with their swings, slides, nets, and play structures. The beach with the kids Build sandcastles, splash about in the waves, collect seashells or try harvesting shellfish⊠Children will never be at a loss of activites at the beach. The Nature Activity Book Discover the nature through the pages of this Activity Book. An opportunity for special bonding time between parents and children! SUMMER LITTLE TRAPPERS Each morning in summer 6 days a week at Huttopia Chardons Bleus, the 5-12 year olds become Little Trappers as they enjoy fun activities always held out in the heart nature treasure hunts, wooden hut building, LandâArt, and more! from 03/07 to 28/08 SPORT AND LEISURE ON SITE Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite offers all sorts of leisure facilities, so you can really make the most of your holidays! Swimming pools, a Central Lodge, table football, table tennis, a pĂ©tanque court⊠there is no shortage of activities for you to enjoy! âą Table tennis âą Table football âą PĂ©tanque court AND WHAT CAN WE DO IF IT RAINS? The Central Lodge is the ideal place to get together to read a book, take part in a board game or play table football⊠Rainy days are also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some indoor sightseeing climb the 257 steps to the top of Phare des Baleines lighthouse or visit the Loix saltmarsh ecomuseum. Lovers of fine wines will enjoy visiting one of the islandâs wine cellars, while families can make the most of the chance to take the children to the giant aquarium in La Rochelle⊠A UNIQUE REGION TO DISCOVER... With the ocean, beaches, pine forests and quaint villages... The Ile de RĂ©, the paradise of the Atlantic! The Ile de RĂ©, the jewel of the Charente archipelago and the Atlantic coast, is home to varied landscapes and a unique heritage. The coast is fringed with beautiful long, sandy beaches facing out over the ocean, while further inland, anyone who loves rural heritage will be right in their element exploring the vineyards, pine forests, woodlands, and legendary salt marshes. Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite, located in Sainte-Marie-de-RĂ©, is the ideal base camp for exploring the treasures of the island. You will love visiting the quaint little villages with their typical architecture or strolling along the harbours of Saint-Martin-de-RĂ© and la Flotte⊠An island with an enchanting holiday atmosphere! Montamer Beach 2 km This large sandy beach is situated just 2 kms from the campsite. The perfect beach for sunbathing by the water and taking a refreshing dip, while the children splash about in safety in the lifeguarded area. Water sports The ocean abounds with water sports for you to try. Have a go at surfing â the regionâs iconic sport, catamaraning, windsurfing, kayaking or even paddle boarding on the salt marshes. Ideal for anyone who loves adrenaline fuelled thrills! Saint-Martin-de-RĂ© 6 km Discover the charming village of Saint-Martin-de-RĂ©, the islandâs historic capital. Take a stroll through its pretty harbour, little lanes, and Vauban fortifications, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ars-en-RĂ© 17 km Take a walk amidst one of the prettiest examples of the architecture of the Ile de RĂ©. Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Ars-en-RĂ© is a real must! You will be enchanted by its white houses with their green shutters, its flowery lanes and its salt marshes. Saint-Etienne church and bell tower are also classified as historic monuments. La Flotte 3 km Just 3 km from the campsite, La Flotte is one of the oldest villages on the Ile de RĂ©. This authentic former fishing village boasts a charming heritage, remarkable architecture and a pretty harbour. Its medieval market is also well worth visiting with its cobbled courtyard and picturesque market halls⊠Bike ride Set out from the campsite to explore over 100 km of cycle paths! The ideal opportunity to meander about the island discovering its wildest little corners of paradise⊠Bike ride Set out from the campsite to explore over 100 km of cycle paths! The ideal opportunity to meander about the island discovering its wildest little corners of paradise⊠The Phare des Baleines Lighthouse 26 km Visit the fabulous Phare des Baleines lighthouse. Climb the 257 steps of the Grand Phare to enjoy breathtaking views of the Ile de RĂ© and the ocean! In the Old Tower and its museum you will be able to learn all about the history of the islandâs lighthouses. Meanwhile, the Parc des Baleines awaits you at the end of your visit for a nature break amidst the sound of birdsong⊠Local specialities Oysters, salt, Pineau, Cognac, delicious potatoes⊠Sample all the islandâs tasty specialities at its traditional markets La Flotte, Rivedoux, Sainte-Marie-de-Ré⊠ALL SORTS OF ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES What can you do on the island with kids? Here are some ideas for activities to enjoy with children near Huttopia Chardons Bleus â Ile de RĂ© campsite. La Rochelle Aquarium Just twenty kilometres from the campsite, go on a trip to La Rochelle to visit its large aquarium. Over 600 species of fish await you, each more beautiful than the next! Loix Salt Marsh Ecomuseum Learn about the history of the islandâs salt marshes with an exhibition and a guided tour of the marshes. The ideal opportunity to learn more about salt production and observe the local flora and fauna. Sainte-Marie-de-RĂ© fish locks At low tide you can admire these astonishing stone constructions which date back several centuries⊠Built to retain the fish when the tide goes out, the locks are an important part of the islandâs heritage. Loix Salt Marsh Ecomuseum Learn about the history of the islandâs salt marshes with an exhibition and a guided tour of the marshes. The ideal opportunity to learn more about salt production and observe the local flora and fauna. Sainte-Marie-de-RĂ© fish locks At low tide you can admire these astonishing stone constructions which date back several centuries⊠Built to retain the fish when the tide goes out, the locks are an important part of the islandâs heritage. Donkey ride Go on a donkey ride to discover the Ile de RĂ© in a whole new way. A unique experience that children wonât forget!
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SilâextĂ©rieur de la Villa Paloma est assez typique de lâ Ile de RĂ©, avec son architecture faite de lignes basses, de murs blancs Ă©clatants, et dâun toit en tuile Ă faible pente, Ă lâintĂ©rieur nous nous retrouvons dans une vĂ©ritable maison contemporaine Ă la dĂ©coration chaleureuse et Ă©purĂ©e. Sa surface de 250m2 reste raisonnable, et son plan est particuliĂšrement
Small enough to drive from one end to the other in around 30 minutes, Ile de RĂ© has an intimacy thatâs alluring but never leaves you feeling restricted. Despite its size, the landscape appears to unfold for miles. Expect fields of flowers, vineyards, salt marshes and the most glorious coastline plus the prettiest little villages. Itâs what makes this island a favourite with the French. Take a look at the best things to do in Ile de RĂ© Cycling on the Ile de RĂ© Ile de RĂ© is connected to the mainland by a bridge which was completed in 1988. This hasnât affected the charm of the White islandâ at all though at peak visiting times, it can be busy driving over the bridge. Cycling is a favourite pastime on the island. No wonder, itâs pretty much completely flat. It takes around 2 hours to go from one end to the other, a lovely ride. There are more than 60 miles of signposted cycle paths which wind through vineyards and fields. And with the same number of sunshine hours as the south of France, cycling is the best way to see the best bits of this pretty little island. Itâs easy to hire a bike on the island with loads of outlets in the towns. Saint-Martin de RĂ© Saint-Martin-de-RĂ© is the main town on the island, the mini capital of Ile de RĂ©. This is where youâll find some of the best restaurants, bistros, bars, and ice cream shops. The town is protected by Vauban-built fortressed walls. It spreads out around an almost impossibly gorgeous waterfront. Saint-Martin is also a World Heritage site. In the 1670s, Louis XIVâs French military engineer Vauban, was commissioned to overhaul the islandâs defences. The fortifications now have UNESCO heritage status. Climb the bell tower of the church for a panoramic view over the roofs of the terracotta-roofed houses. You may well spot donkeys dressed in stripy trousers, a local tradition. Itâs a hangover from the days when mosquitoes were a problem â theyâre not now but hey, who doesnât love a donkey in a pair of trousers! Take a Tuk-tuk ride New to the Ile de RĂ© and utterly brilliant fun, tuk rides can now be booked in La Flotte, Le Bois-Plage, La Couarde and Saint Martin de RĂ©. Itâs the genius idea of a local, Christophe Sebille. His fleet of environmentally friendly, 100% electric tuk tuks are the most fun way to take a tour. You can even get picked up from your holiday accommodation and dropped off in town or back at your pickup point. The great thing about a Tuk tour is that they can access all areas. So, you get to see the tiny oyster shacks that cars canât reach. The local drivers can show you the secret places, the salt marshes and off the beaten track. Book at the tourist office or through Salt marshes You canât really do anything at the salt marshes but itâs fascinating to see how the salt that flavours our dishes is produced. On the island theyâve been producing it since the middle ages. Fleur de sel salt is famous in France but it was hardly known outside of the Ile de RĂ© 20 years ago. People saw it on TV on programmes like MasterChef and wanted to buy it. Now, fleur de sel is revered. It costs several times what the originally salt costs as production is much more time consuming. Production depends on terroir, the strange French word thatâs untranslatable into English but includes the climate, the land and more. Fleur de sel needs the right conditions â especially wind and sun. The crystals are much finer than ordinary salt. The process of making it is totally organic and around 1kg of fleur de sel produced for every 10kg of ordinary. I loved the salt honesty boxes you can find by the salt marshes. It makes for a perfect not heavy souvenir of your visit. Boat ride Youâre on an island, itâs de rigeur to take a boat ride surely! And thereâs plenty of choice from speed boat rides to inter island cruises, fishing trips and yachting. Boat rides can be booked at Saint-Martin, Ars, La Flotte and Portes-en-RĂ© details on Ile de RĂ© Tourist Office website, bottom of this post. Ice ice baby â ice cream heaven If youâre an ice cream fan, then La MartiniĂšre on the quay in Saint-Martin de RĂ© will truly float your boat. But take my advice, donât go for the oyster ice cream or potato flavour ice cream leave those to the tourists â theyâre not for savvy visitors of taste like you. Try the frozen macarons, the mouth-watering lollies or your favourite flavour ice cream. Itâs very moreish but sitting on the edge of the port with a sweet treat = perfect! Shopping Head to St Martin de RĂ© if you like to shop, beware they are irresistible! There are some shops which are high end with price tags to match, but theyâre not all like that. I came home with clothes and knick knacks I just couldnât leave behind and they werenât expensive. Seaside chic at its very best. Relax on the beach There are seemingly endless stretches of silky golden sand surrounding Ile de RĂ©. More popular beaches like Le Bois-Plage-en-RĂ© can be busy but if you want to relax and chill in privacy, there are loads more quieter beaches such as La Couarde-sur-Mur or La Noue. Take a picnic, and spend the day staring out over the Atlantic, listening to the waves and just feeling the moment Ars-en-RĂ© Pretty as a picture postcard, Ars-en-RĂ© at the far end of the island is classified as one of the âPlus Beaux Villages de Franceâ. It has a sleepy village vibe in the centre of the town which gets progressively livelier as you head towards the coast. The village is best known for the pointy black and white bell tower of its church which was used as a point of reference for ships. Fabulous little bars and restaurants, galleries and shops and the prettiest little streets make this a must-see. La Flotte Another âplus beaux villageâ on Ile de RĂ©, La Flotte is officially one of the prettiest villages in France. A tiny harbour town that well worth stopping off for a wander and to discover the lovely coffee shops and bistros, shops and art galleries. Donât, whatever you do, miss the market, it really is fantastically pretty with a great atmosphere. When to go to Ile de Re Best months to go as far as I am concerned are May, June, September. It gets packed in summer but if you go then, head north for quieter parts of the island. My favourite time is early June before the crowds. At this time, the island smells of honeysuckle full bloom, fields of poppies light up the countryside, hollyhocks create splashes of colour in almost every street, figs are ripening and roses drip from walls and window boxes⊠More information Top ten things to do in La Rochelle Where to eat out in La Rochelle â the places the locals love Fun things to do for the family in La Rochelle Ile de RĂ© Tourist Office and for more information on what to do in Charente and Charente-Maritime
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