Rules

Internal regulations Caravanage La Côte d’Aise – Herbeumont

Article 1 Compliance with regulations

• 1. To guarantee a pleasant holiday and make it as pleasant as possible, your stay and that of your visitors on the site is subject to compliance with the present internal regulations. 

The owner of the caravanage may at any time and without prior written notice amend or expand the content of the regulations if order, safety and quiet require it. The applicable internal regulations can be found on the information board at the entrance to the caravanage and on www.campinglesochay.be under the heading La Côte d’Aise.

Residents guarantee that their visitors will also respect the internal regulations. All visitors (persons who are not part of the official family composition) must report to the reception of Les Ochay campsite, 39 Rue de Linglé, Mortehan, immediately on arrival. Outside reception opening hours, visitors should sign in via text message to 0476 83 36 92 stating the pitch. Visitors are subject to a visit fee (see rates). This amount will be collected upon registration.

• 2. Everyone is expected to observe morality, public tranquillity and decency. Behaviour and clothing may not cause annoyance and/or offence to third parties.

• 3. The owner of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise shall ensure compliance with these internal regulations. Any infringement of the regulations which threatens the order, peace and safety of the caravanage, its users and the people living in the neighbourhood of the caravanage shall result in the immediate and irrevocable termination of the rental agreement for the pitch. Vandalism, theft or drug use leads to the immediate removal from the caravanage, without prejudice to legal prosecution with zero tolerance. If one has to leave the caravanage, there is no right to a refund.

• 4. The owner of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise shall not be liable for loss, theft, damage and/or injury caused to or by residents and/or visitors and/or facilities provided through the caravanage, however such damage and/or injury occurred. Participation in activities organised by Caravanage La Côte d’Aise and/or by third parties is entirely at your own risk.

• 5. The caravanage is accessible all year round but is not permitted as a main residence.

Article 2 Site

• 1. The regulations of Code wallon du Tourisme apply. These rules can be found at wallex.wallonie.be (more specifically article 249).

• 2. One caravan and one shed are allowed per pitch. At least 2/3 of the pitch must be a green area at all times, i.e. caravan, awning, shed, additional tent, etc. together may not take up more than 1/3 of the surface area of the pitch.

A party tent may be placed, for example instead of a parasol, but only when you are present and must be properly anchored. In your absence, the tent must be taken down or the tarpaulin removed. The tent must be placed at least 1 metre from the plot boundary.

• 3. A distance of at least 4 metres, measured from the ground, must be maintained between caravans on different pitches. If the distance rules as imposed by the CWT are not respected when placing the caravan, the resident is responsible for the cost of relocation.

• 4. Every caravan must be mobile and movable. Consequently, it is not allowed to dismantle the wheels or the drawbar. The drawbar must face the path. 

For stability reasons, it is allowed to place the caravan on supports of maximum 30 cm high. These supports may not be sunk into the ground. Nothing may be stored under the caravan. The supports may only be protected with directly removable canvas.

• 5. The storage shelters shall have a maximum height of 2.25 metres and a maximum surface area of 4 m². They must be in good condition, may be placed on a flat, removable base of maximum 10 cm high and connection for utilities (water/electricity) is not allowed.

There must be no direct access to the storage shed from the awning or caravan.

• 6. Stringing of washing wires is not permitted. Use a drying rack to dry your laundry.

• 7. The pitch number panel must always be visible and legible.

Article 3 Maintenance

• 1. The resident is responsible for the maintenance of his pitch. This is primarily a matter of respect for the caravanage community, which wants a clean, well-maintained and pleasant caravanage.

• 2. The pitch and structures must be tidied up at the beginning of each season and by 15 May at the latest: washing up the caravan and awning, painting the storage hut (if necessary), … (this list is not exhaustive). At the end of the season and before 15 November at the latest, the pitch must be cleared: all rubbish removed, garden furniture and decorations put away, fencing removed, etc. (this list is not exhaustive). Material left unattended risks ending up in the recycling park.

• 3. The pitch should be mowed regularly. Depending on the growth of the grass, this must be done every 1, 2 or 3 weeks between the beginning of May and the end of October.

• 4. It is forbidden to dig wells and trenches and build dams in the adjacent river.

• 5. The owner may at any time, on his own initiative and at the resident’s expense, maintain the pitch. As such, he may, at his discretion, charge the negligent resident a cost of €30.00 per mowing and €250.00 per refurbishment of the caravan or awning, payable together with the annual statement and with the same consequences in case of non-payment (Article 3 in the rental agreement).

Article 4 Vehicles & traffic rules

• 1. Residents may park 1 vehicle per pitch on their pitch. No vehicles may be parked on the access road and paths so that passage is guaranteed at all times. Other vehicles may only be parked in the parking spaces at the entrance to the caravan site. 

Incorrectly parked vehicles may be blocked or towed away by the owner of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise at the expense and responsibility of the vehicle owner (Article 87, °8 of the Rural Code).

• 2. One access card for operating the barrier can be requested per pitch. A 25.00 euro (cash) deposit is required.

• 3. On the site, the Belgian Highway Code applies, there is a maximum speed of 5 km/h (at walking pace), one-way traffic and pedestrians and cyclists have priority over motorised vehicles at all times.

Article 5 Order & quiet

• 1. Everyone must ensure that visual and sound equipment do not disturb anyone. Music is only allowed inside the caravan. Silence is the rule between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

• 2. (Grand)parents must supervise minor children and remain responsible for them in accordance with the provisions of Article 1384 of the Civil Code.

Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult when using the sanitary facilities. It is forbidden to play in the sanitary building and its immediate surroundings. 

• 3. You may not enter other people’s premises without the prior consent of the user concerned. 

• 4. The vegetation is to be respected. The pruning and cutting of trees and hedges is prohibited without the prior consent of the owner. Planting planted by the resident must be left undamaged on final departure from the caravanage. No financial compensation may be demanded by the departing resident. Under no circumstances may planting alter the structure of the plot.

Article 6 Waste & hygiene

• 1. Both the plots and the common areas and green spaces must be kept perfectly clean. Cigarette butts, empty cans and sweet wrappers, etc. must not be left lying around on the site. Use the waste bins provided throughout the caravan site. 

Storing or dumping waste on plots, paths, communal areas and the access road is strictly forbidden. This will be strictly supervised by the owner of the caravanage, who will take firm action in the event of non-compliance. 

• 2. The waste disposal area is located at the front of the car park next to the barrier. The following waste must be strictly separated: 

– Residual waste: buttoned-up rubbish bags in the black containers

– PMD waste: IDELUX blue bags tied up in the corner of the waste zone.

Other waste must not be left in the caravanage waste area. Please go to the following locations:

– Glass: glass bins at the cemetery in Mortehan, Rue des Routis

– Paper: recycling park in Herbeumont (Bochaban 1) and Bertrix (Route de Recogne)

– Cardboard: recycling park in Herbeumont (Bochaban 1) and Bertrix (Route de Recogne)

– Bulky waste: recycling park in Herbeumont (Bochaban 1) and Bertrix (Route de Recogne)

– Frying oil: recycling park in Herbeumont (Bochaban 1) and Bertrix (Route de Recogne)

• 3. The sanitary building and its immediate surroundings must be kept clean. Defects or misuse must be reported immediately to the owner of the caravanage. 

• 4. Shower tokens can be purchased at the reception of Les Ochay campsite, Rue de Linglé 39, Mortehan at 1 euro/unit.

• 5. Waste water from caravanning is treated in our own water treatment plant. To ensure the proper functioning of the purification plant, under no circumstances may bleach be used for cleaning and chemical toilets may not be emptied on the caravanage. A properly functioning water treatment plant is crucial for the continued operation of the caravanage.

Article 7 Pets

• 1. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed per caravan. For pets other than dogs and cats, prior permission must be requested from the owner of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise. Other residents may not be disturbed by the presence of your pet (excessive barking/meowing, aggressive behaviour, etc.). 

• 2. Pets must be walked outside the caravanage. The playground, communal green areas and access road are not dog toilets! Pets are not allowed in and around the sanitary building, pet area and playground. Dogs must be kept on a leash on the caravan site, except on your own fenced pitch. 

• 3. No food may be left in the open air as this attracts raccoons, wild cats and vermin.

• 4. Owners are responsible for their pets at all times. 

Article 8 Safety

• 1. Weapons are strictly forbidden. If possession is established, this will be reported to the local police and the rental agreement will be terminated immediately and there is no right to a refund.  

• 2. The use of fireworks on the caravanage is prohibited. 

• 3. The flying of drones from or above the caravanage is not permitted by the owner for reasons of privacy and noise pollution.

• 4. Per pitch, the use of a maximum of 2 propane or butane bottles of a maximum of 10.5 kg each or 1 bottle of a maximum of 46.5 kg is permitted with the use of an approved gas hose and gas release valve. The length of hose between gas release valve and gas appliance should not exceed 2 metres. Use clamps at each end of the gas hose.

Gas hoses and de-tensioners are marked with dates up to which use is permitted, check this in good time for your and our safety. Also replace the gas hose when cracks, tears or damage are visible. Gas cylinders must always be set upright, stable, in the open air and protected from falling over.

Smoking is prohibited while handling gas cylinders. 

If gas is not being used, the gas bottle must be closed. Do not store empty or full gas cylinders.

• 5. There may not be activities carried on or goods stored which may increase the risk of fire or the consequences of fire.

• 6. Cooking and heating equipment must be installed in accordance with the applicable safety regulations and in a well-ventilated place.

• 7. Barbecuing is permitted if the barbecue appliance is set up in a stable position and at least 2 metres away from easily inflammable materials, trees, caravans and the like. Fire accelerators may not be used. As long as the barbecue is not completely extinguished, it must remain under constant supervision. The barbecue may only be stored after it has been fully extinguished.   

• 8. Security cameras have been installed in various places for your and our safety. The images are digitally recorded, are overwritten after a maximum of 8 weeks and will never be made public unless required by compelling circumstances (in the event of an emergency).

• 9. We only use your personal data for internal use for invoicing and correspondence with you. We never provide these data to third parties. The paper duplicate of your invoice is stored as such for the purpose of providing it to our accountant and the tax office (if requested). Storage of your personal data is therefore on paper (invoice) as well as digitally and both this storage and the digital back-up are the property of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise (Sympa & Tranquille à la Semois srl) and are protected with the utmost care.

• 10. In case of fire:

• Stay calm. Adults take care of children.
• Press the alarm button on the information board at the entrance of the caravanage.  
• Alert the emergency services 🡪 call 112: Where? What? Size? Injured?
• Nearest public telephone at the sanitary block of Les Ochay campsite, Rue de Linglé 39.
• Alert the owner of the caravanage: 

• Reception campsite Les Ochay, Rue de Linglé 39 – outside opening hours, ring the bell at reception.
• Or by calling 0032 476 83 36 92

• Try to extinguish: extinguishers at entrance, sanitary block, pitch 61 and pitch 25. Do not put yourself in danger.
• Evacuate on foot to the assembly point on the caravanage driveway via the indicated arrows. Keep the passage clear for the emergency services.
• Do not leave the assembly point without informing the owner of the caranage or person in charge.

Article 9 Sale of caravan

The resident shall make an appointment with the owner of Caravanage La Côte d’Aise before selling his caravan.

A caravan can only be sold if it is less than 15 years old and if the pitch is fully equipped in accordance with the internal regulations and after any defects to the caravan and the site have been repaired. Caravans older than 15 years may remain on the caravanage only with the express permission of the owner of the caravanage. 

The owner is free to enter into a contract for a pitch with the prospective buyer or not. Thus, the prospective buyer does NOT automatically take over the pitch rental agreement by the mere purchase of the caravan. By purchasing the caravan, the prospective buyer cannot make any claim to the use of the pitch where the relevant caravan is located at the time of sale.

The resident expressly undertakes, by signing this agreement, to arrange the sale of his caravan with the prospective buyer only through a written agreement, drawn up in duplicate, and to include the following provision:

“The new owner shall not take over the pitch of the caravan by the mere purchase of the caravan. Therefore, he will not be able by this purchase to make any claim to the relevant pitch where the caravan was placed at the time of the sale, except after entering into a new rental agreement with the owner of the caravanage.”

The resident also undertakes, before the sale agreement is finally concluded, to make an appointment with the prospective buyer with the owner of the caravanage.