Wildfires in Gironde: When Holidaymakers Can Cancel Free of Charge

Bordeaux - 28/07/2026: The wildfires in Gironde are unsettling holidaymakers with bookings on France's Atlantic coast. However, entitlement to a refund does not arise automatically if travellers cancel their accommodation as a precaution. What matters is the type of booking, the specific consequences of the fire and whether the provider can still deliver the contracted service.If a hotel, campsite or holiday park has to close due to an official order, or if the booked accommodation can no longer be used, the operator cannot fulfil the contract as agreed. Amounts already ...