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Air conditioning

Please note that air-conditioned rentals do not necessarily have air conditioning in all rooms/bedrooms. See specification under the individual rental’s distribution of rooms.

Arrival and departure

Arrival from 4 pm (some holiday homes from 7 pm). By arrival later than at 4 pm and in case of delay, the tenants shall inform Provacances or the owner or his representative. Departure shall occur before 10 am.

Avoid theft

Always remember to close and lock gate, doors, windows, and shutters before leaving the house. Gate, front door, windows, and shutters should also be closed at the rear of the house when staying at the pool area, and at night.

Barbecue

In large parts of southern France barbeques are forbidden because of strong wind and drought. Especially open fire barbecue. Respect those instructions. Otherwise you can be heavily fined.

Beds

The size of the beds can vary greatly, but will often be smaller than Scandinavian standard beds. Do not expect the mattresses to be the same standard as at home. The holiday homes are equipped with duvets/blankets and pillows.

Complaints

It rests with the tenants immediately to contact the contact person and Provacances about damages or defects.

Garbage bags

Remember to empty all garbage bags during your stay and before departure. If the dustcart doesn’t pass the house there are public containers can be found at the road near the house.

Gas bottles

If the gas bottle for the barbecue runs out of gas, it is the customer's own responsibility to acquire a new bottle. The empty bottle can be "switched" to a new one at most petrol stations, in supermarkets and in hobby stores (Bricolage, Castorama, Leroy Merlin, Bricomart ..).

How to access

Many of our holiday homes are situated on sloping grounds. It can there for be difficult to access. These holiday homes are not fitted for walking disabled people.

Indoor climate

Heat:

It can be incredibly difficult to keep the house cool in the summer heat. The best thing to do is to close all windows and shutters during the day to keep the warm air outside. On the other hand, it is a great idea to air the house in the evening when the air is considerably cooler. A good airing of the house in the evening will help you get a good night’s sleep.

Avoid mosquitoes in the summer heat:

Be sure to keep the doors and windows closed during the day. If the heat makes it necessary to air the house during the evening, remember to switch off the lights. Mosquitoes are attracted by light. Purchase various mosquito repellents. For indoor use, you can buy the small appliances that you plug into an electrical outlet. Use mosquito repellent balm or spray … both day and night. For outdoor use we can recommend the green mosquito coils.

Interior of the holiday home

The majority of Provacances’ holiday homes are privately owned. The accommodation is thus individually and personally decorated, and the owner's private belongings can therefore often be found in the accommodation.

Internet connections

For holiday homes with internet we cannot guarantee that the internet connection works. We are experiencing periods of unstable internet connections in the Mediterranean area. On holiday residences the network may easily be overloaded by many users and falling outs may frequently occur. If you are depending on having an internet connection (for work etc.), we recommend you to buy a pre-paid broadband internet access.

Linen and towel rental

If you have booked towels and bed linen, please note that it will not be changed during the stay, unless otherwise stated. Off course the tenants are welcome to wash and change as they please. Remember to bring your own household linen (dishcloths, dishtowels, napkins etc.).

Noise

For those of our holiday homes situated in residential areas, we expect from our clients to show common respect and courtesy. Please be aware that noise is not allowed in residential areas after 10pm.

Pool

For holiday homes with pool the tenants are responsible for the correct use of the security system at the pool (alarm system). Children at the swimming pool shall always be under surveillance of adults. Supervision of children at the swimming pool is only the tenant’s responsibility. The security system shall only be seen as a supplement and can never replace the adult's surveillance of the children

Please REMEMBER to switch of the lights in the pool during the night. Otherwise the pool will be invaded by insects that will block the pool filter. This leads to the fact that the pool will not be cleaned properly and then you risk not to be able to use the pool. Sun lotion that has not been absorbed properly by the skin can also block the filter. Therefore it is important to apply the lotion at least ½ hour before using the pool.

Pool heating

- For holiday homes with pool heating:

Heat pump: During normal weather and wind conditions, the pool can be heated to maximum 25-27 degrees outside the high season. However, please note that the pool temperature is dependent on the weather. If the days and especially the nights are cold, rainy and windy, it may be difficult to achieve the maximum pool temperature. The pool can typically be heated +7 degrees above normal water temperature.

Please note that some pools are heated with solar panels. Here the temperature will typically be somewhere between 20 and 27 degrees in the period April to October - depending on the sun.

Protection sheets

If the mattresses are protected by protection sheets, those shall remain clean. Therefore, it is not allowed to use the protection sheets as sheets.

Septic tank

Most of our holiday homes have a septic tank. It is therefore forbidden to throw tampons, sanitary towels, wipes, cigarettes etc. into the toilets, as it will stop the drain.

Never pour grease and cooking oil into the kitchen sink. Grease and cooking oil are waste and must be put in the waste bag. Grease and cooking oil will stop the drain and sewage/septic tank in no time.

Garbage bags

Remember to empty all garbage bags during your stay and before departure. If the dustcart doesn’t pass the house there are public containers can be found at the road near the house.

Size

The size of the holiday home is based on the owner’s information. In most cases it is the interior measures.

Smoking

In respect of the owner, other tenants, furniture etc., we kindly ask you only to smoke outside.

Towels for outdoor use

Unless otherwise stated, the tenants must bring their own towels for outdoor use.

Nice to know

Air conditioning

Arrival and departure

Avoid theft

Barbecue

Beds

Complaints

Garbage bags

Gas bottles

How to access

Indoor climate

Heat:

Avoid mosquitoes in the summer heat:

Interior of the holiday home

Internet connections

Linen and towel rental

Noise

Pool

Pool heating

Protection sheets

Septic tank

Size

Smoking

Towels for outdoor use

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