After the outbreak of the Second World War, Margret and Hans temporarily leave Paris for the isolated village of Saint-Mézard. Here, they begin the first Curious George story while staying in a tower at Château Feuga, where they spend the next four months, hosted by their long-time friend, the German doctor Walter Katzenstein. The story, entitled Fifi: The Adventures of a Monkey, recounts the antics of the youngest curious monkey in Raffy and the 9 Monkeys. It was later published in the United States under the title Curious George.
At one point during their stay, the Reys are questioned by the village policeman, their German accents having aroused the villagers' suspicions that they might be spies. Suspicions are allayed when a search of their castle studio reveals only partially written manuscripts and the disarming watercolours of Fifi and Whiteblack, a travelling penguin and the subject of another story the Reys are creating.
The Reys returned to Paris in December 1939, and Hans continued his work on the illustrations for Fifi and Whiteblack. In the winter of 1940, as the war in Europe intensified, they decided to emigrate to Brazil, in the hope of eventually reaching the United States. In April 1940, they received an advance from the French publisher Gallimard for Fifi and two other manuscripts, which proved decisive in financing their escape from Europe in May. On 14 October, the Statue of Liberty welcomed Margret, Hans, Fifi and Whiteblack as the SS Uruguay arrived in New York. The Reys moved into a flat in Greenwich Village and began looking for a publisher for their stories. They did not have long to wait. In November 1940, they signed a contract with Houghton Mifflin to publish four stories, including Fifi: The Adventures of a Monkey and Raffy and the 9 Monkeys (renamed Cecily G. and the 9 Monkeys).
Fifi took on a new name and everyone's favourite monkey was in print when Curious George was published in 1941. Les Rey created six more Curious George books over the following decades.
The Château du Feuga and the Tenant declare that the purpose of this lease is not to rent premises for use as a main residence or for mixed professional and main residential use. Consequently, they agree that their respective rights and obligations will be governed by the stipulations of these GCS and by the modified decree of 28 December 1976 and, failing this, by the provisions of the Civil Code. The premises covered by this contract are rented furnished on a seasonal basis. The Taker who reserves accommodation for a fixed period may not, under any circumstances, take advantage of any right to remain in the premises.
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In the event of cancellation by the Taker 15 days before the start of the holiday, the payment will be refunded in full. Less than 15 days before the start of the holiday, no refund will be possible. In the event of early departure during the stay or no-show, no refund will be possible.
If for any reason whatsoever, beyond the control of Château du Feuga, the Owner is forced to cancel the booking before the start of the holiday, he will immediately inform the Taker and refund the full amount paid, without any compensation being possible. Nevertheless, Le Château du Feuga undertakes to make every effort to find the Taker equivalent accommodation.
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Pets are welcome.
Noisy parties and events involving large numbers of people are not permitted.
Smoking is prohibited inside the house, in bedrooms and communal areas.
Children are the responsibility of their parents during their stay. Parents are responsible for their children's safety, particularly in outdoor areas, on the stairs and in the swimming pool. Parents must also ensure that fragile furniture is not damaged by their children.
You are asked to respect all the furniture and objects on the premises and to use the rented accommodation peacefully. The occupants undertake to return the accommodation in good condition and to declare and pay for any damage or broken or lost objects for which they are responsible as sole occupants. If any of the items listed in the inventory are broken or damaged, Château du Feuga will claim reimbursement of their value on presentation of a corresponding invoice.
The hirer shall have no recourse against Château du Feuga in the event of theft or damage to the rented premises. The hirer must respect the maximum number of people who may enter the premises, in accordance with the description on the website.
The lessee may not object to a visit to the premises if the management of Château du Feuga or its authorised representative so requests.
Château du Feuga reserves the right to charge an additional cleaning fee if the accommodation is returned in an extremely dirty state.
Upon entering the premises, a credit card imprint in the amount of 500 Euros (not debited) will be taken as a security deposit intended to cover damage and/or deterioration of the accommodation and the furniture and objects furnishing the accommodation caused by the Tenant, as well as the loss of keys or objects. The security deposit will be returned to the Tenant within a maximum of 7 days after his/her departure, after deduction, where applicable, of the sums covering damage and/or deterioration of the accommodation and the furniture and objects furnishing the accommodation caused by the Tenant.
This rental contract is concluded intuitu personae for the sole benefit of the Taker identified at the time of booking. Any transfer of the right of temporary occupation, any total or partial subletting, any making available (even free of charge), is strictly forbidden. The Taker may not make the premises available, even free of charge and/or on loan to a person outside his household.
A video inventory of fixtures and fittings and an inventory of utensils, cutlery, towels, etc. made available to the Tenant will be given to the Tenant electronically when he/she enters the accommodation. The inventory of fixtures and fittings drawn up by Château du Feuga may be contested by the Tenant within 48 hours of entering the accommodation. If the Tenant does not contest them within this 48-hour period, they will be deemed to have been accepted unreservedly by the Tenant. A comparative inventory of fixtures and fittings will be drawn up on the Taker's departure. In the event of damage, loss, breakage or deterioration, Château du Feuga will take action against the Taker.
Château du Feuga reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions of sale should this prove necessary for the smooth running of the site.
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