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Free vacation rental contract

Template compliant with French law, ready to fill and print. Updated 2025.

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Why use a vacation rental contract?

Required for any short-term rental in France
Protects both owner and guest in case of dispute
Clearly defines terms: dates, price, deposit, cancellation
Required by home insurance policies

Contract contents

Article 1 — Purpose

This contract governs the furnished tourist rental of the property designated below, for a fixed duration, for exclusive use as temporary housing.

Article 2 — Property description

Full address: _______________ Property type: ☐ Apartment ☐ House ☐ Studio ☐ Villa Living area: ___ m² Number of rooms: ___ Sleeping capacity: ___

Article 3 — Stay duration

Check-in: ___/___/_______ at ___:___ Check-out: ___/___/_______ at ___:___ Total: ___ night(s)

Article 4 — Price and payment

Price per night: €___ Number of nights: ___ Total: €___ Cleaning fee: €___ Grand total: €___

Article 5 — Security deposit

Deposit amount: €___ Refunded within 10 days after departure.

Article 6 — Cancellation

Guest cancellation: • 30+ days before: full refund • 15-30 days: 50% refund • Less than 15 days: no refund

Article 12 — Signatures

Made in two copies, at _______________, on ___/___/_______ Owner: Name: _______________ Signature: Guest: Name: _______________ Signature:

This template is provided for informational purposes. It complies with French rental law. We recommend having it reviewed by a legal professional.

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