Need to Shift Your Dates? Understanding the €50 Stay-Modification Fee

Plans change. A family schedule moves, travel arrangements shift, or you simply need to arrive a little later and leave a little later. If you need to shift your dates at Camping Village de la Guyonnière while keeping the same number of nights, it helps to know exactly how the €50 stay-modification fee works before you make your request.

In this guide, you’ll find a clear explanation of when the €50 fee applies, how the current daily rate affects your revised booking, and how to request a date change correctly. You’ll also see how date changes differ from other types of booking adjustments, such as changing the number of guests, extending your stay, or shortening it.

What is the €50 stay-modification fee?

The €50 stay-modification fee applies when you ask to change the dates of your stay without changing the original duration.

That means:

• You keep the same length of stay
• You move your stay to different dates
• Your request must be submitted in writing
• The request must be sent to info@laguyonniere.com
• The daily rate in effect at the time of the change will apply
• A flat fee of €50 will be charged

This is the key rule to remember: if the dates change but the duration stays the same, the €50 modification fee applies.

When does the €50 fee apply?

The fee applies in a very specific case: you are changing the calendar dates of your booking, but not the number of nights originally booked.

Example of a date change that falls under Article 7.1

If your holiday was booked for one week and you want to move that same one-week stay to a different week, this is a date change without changing the duration. In that case:

• the booking is updated subject to the campsite’s change process
• the current daily rate is used
• the €50 flat fee is added

What does “the current daily rate will apply” mean?

When you move your stay dates, the booking is not simply transferred at the old price. The daily rate in effect at the time of the change applies to the new dates.

Because rates are subject to dynamic pricing, prices can vary depending on supply and demand. The prices shown apply to the 2026 season, are in euros, include VAT, and may reflect discounts offered via www.camping-guyonniere.com. The price shown on your invoice is the contractually binding one.

In practice, this means two things can affect the revised total:

1. The €50 flat modification fee
2. Any price difference linked to the daily rate in force when the change is processed

This is why it is useful to request changes as soon as your plans become clear.

How to request a date change

If you need to shift your dates, the request must be made in writing.

Contact details for stay-date changes

Send your request to:

• info@laguyonniere.com

Including your booking details will help the team identify your reservation more quickly.

A simple checklist before you email

Before sending your request, make sure you have:

• Your booking reference
• Your current stay dates
• Your requested new dates
• Confirmation that you want to keep the same duration
• The name used for the reservation

A quick answer: can you change your dates without paying the €50 fee?

No, not when you are changing the dates without changing the original duration. In that case, the €50 flat fee applies, and the current daily rate is used.

This direct answer is often the most useful if you are comparing your options before contacting the campsite.

What if you want to make a different kind of change?

Not every booking update is treated the same way. Understanding the difference can save time and avoid confusion.

Changing the number of guests

Rules differ depending on whether you booked a pitch stay or an accommodation stay.

Pitch stay

You may add extra people to your booking, up to a maximum of 6 people per pitch. The daily rate applies.

• No additional fee is charged if you inform the campsite by email at least 30 days before arrival
• After that deadline, a €50 flat fee applies in addition to the current daily rate

Accommodation stay

You may add extra people as long as you do not exceed the maximum capacity of the accommodation, including babies.

• No additional fee is charged if the campsite is notified by email at least 30 days before arrival
• After that period, a €50 flat fee applies in addition to the daily rate

Important reminder

Any person not registered before arrival is considered a visitor and must pay the applicable visitor rate.

The overnight visitor rate is from €15 per person per night, regardless of age (+ tourist tax if applicable).

Extending your stay

If you want to extend your stay, this is not handled as a simple date shift under the €50 date-modification rule.

You must send your request by email to:

• info@laguyonniere.com

The extension is:

• subject to availability
• charged at the daily rate

Shortening your stay before arrival

If you want to shorten your stay before arrival, the request must also be made in writing to:

• info@laguyonniere.com

The campsite will do its best to accommodate the request. However:

• No refund will be given once the change is made
• The amount due remains the same as the original booking, excluding any removed options

Shortening your stay on site

If you leave early after arriving:

• early departures are allowed
• you must report your departure at reception
• no refund will be issued for unused nights

This is consistent with the broader rule that an interruption of stay remains payable and non-refundable.

Changing the type of pitch or accommodation

If you want to switch to a different type of pitch or accommodation, the request is handled subject to availability.

The price consequences are straightforward:

• If you change to a higher category, you must pay the price difference
• If you change to a lower category, no refund is given and you pay the originally booked price

What happens in case of late arrival, early departure, or no show?

These situations are often confused with stay modifications, but they are treated differently.

Late arrival or early departure

No discount or refund is granted in the event of:

• late arrival
• early departure
• change in the number of guests for part or all of the stay

No show

If you do not arrive on the scheduled arrival date and the campsite receives no communication within 24 hours, your booking will be cancelled, and any payments made will be retained.

Can you cancel instead of changing dates?

If you prefer to cancel your booking rather than move it, the cancellation must be made in writing and sent to:

• info@laguyonniere.com

Once the cancellation has been accepted by the campsite, for any reason other than force majeure, all amounts already paid are retained and are not refundable.

What is the Serenity Option?

If you want more flexibility around cancellation, Camping Village de la Guyonnière also offers the Serenity Option.

According to the available conditions:

• it covers all reasons for cancellation
• it can entitle the guest to a refund according to the option conditions
• you have 7 days from the date of your reservation to choose this option
• written proof may be requested
• it offers a refund for cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

If flexibility matters to you, this is a useful topic to review when planning your stay.

Practical tips before you request a date change

If you are thinking about shifting your stay dates, these simple steps can help.

1. Act early

Because the current daily rate applies, waiting can affect the final price. Earlier requests also make it easier to find suitable availability.

2. Keep the duration clear

The €50 stay-modification fee specifically concerns a change of dates without altering the original duration. State this clearly in your email.

3. Put everything in writing

Use info@laguyonniere.com and make sure your message is complete and precise.

4. Check whether another type of change applies instead

Sometimes what looks like a date change is actually:

• an extension
• a shortening of stay
• a change in guest numbers
• a change of pitch or accommodation type

Each of these follows its own rules.

5. Review related practical details for your stay

When updating your booking, it can also be useful to confirm the practical side of your arrival and on-site arrangements, such as:

• Reception hours from the 7th of May to the 5th of July: all day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Barrier opens between 7:30am and 10pm
• During the summer, an on-site night security team patrols the campsite to ensure everyone's safety and enforce quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM

These details can help you reorganize your travel plans more smoothly.

At-a-glance table: stay changes and what to expect

Useful questions guests often ask

Does changing dates count as cancelling and rebooking?

The conditions treat it as a stay modification when you keep the same duration and submit your request in writing.

Is the €50 fee per person?

No. It is described as a flat fee of €50.

Do I need to phone to change my dates?

The request must be made in writing to info@laguyonniere.com.

Will I get the same price as my original booking?

Not necessarily. The daily rate in effect at the time of the change applies.

Conclusion: the key point to remember

If you need to shift your dates at Camping Village de la Guyonnière and keep the same stay length, the rule is simple: send your request in writing to info@laguyonniere.com, and expect the current daily rate plus a €50 flat modification fee.

Knowing this in advance makes it easier to compare your options, adjust your plans quickly, and avoid surprises on your updated booking.

If your holiday plans are changing, contact Camping Village de la Guyonnière as soon as possible at info@laguyonniere.com to request your stay modification. And if you are still planning your trip, it may also be worth exploring related topics such as cancellation conditions, the Serenity Option, and practical information for arrival and on-site services.