le rouge Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I am trying to rent a gite for 28 people (all adults) in October and have been asked for a photocopy of my 'assurance responsibilite civile'. If this is liability insurance why am I being asked for it? Is it a requirement over a certain number of guests as I have never been asked before?If I need it can someone let me know how I go about itThanks p.s. originally posted this on French Legal Issues which was probably not the right place so reproduced here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hi Le Rouge, Since you haven't had any other responses, this might help a bit...I needed a document to show 'responsibilite civile' cover for a private event (birthday party) in the local salle des fetes. The company who provide my buildings/contents insurance said that short term cover outside the home (gite holidays, salle des fetes etc.) is included in the household policy. They printed off a letter for me free of charge. So, as a first port of call, ask your insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Yes it is liability insurance. The owner wants to make sure you are covered for any damage done to his property during your stay.It is usually requested for holiday rentals, although in most cases, it is included in most house insurance policies in France (assurance villégiature).As an example, a random Google search brings up this one: https://www.elviatravel.com/produits/..., although it specifies that for number over 10, you need to call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le rouge Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks Ame and Claire. I have a property in France so could contact my insurers. However I am just one of a party of 28 in this booking and dont really want everything to fall on me. I am the one doing the booking of the gite mainly because I speak French! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 don't panic - just because the reponsibilitié falls on you doesn't mean you will have astronomical bills next year!My teenager broke a sheet of glass at the "salles de fêtes" last year - the insurance covered it under my house insurance - so nothing to pay, and no elevated premiums for this year either!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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