Blog — Tips & guides to the French Riviera

25 September 2026 · 8 min

Nice mixed rental scheme: student lets in winter, tourists in summer

Nice's mixed rental scheme: let to a student all year, then to tourists in summer, with no compensation. Conditions, rent caps, 2027 timeline and returns.

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25 September 2026 · 8 min

Change of Use in Nice: Renting Out a Second Home in 2026

New rules since 1 September 2026, 5-year permits, quotas, compensation: how Nice's change-of-use regulation affects letting your second home as a short-term rental.

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25 September 2026 · 10 min

Airbnb Rules in Nice 2026: The Complete Owner's Guide

New rules since 1 September 2026, 5-year permits, quotas, the 90-night cap, registration numbers: short-term rental regulations in Nice, clearly explained.

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25 September 2026 · 8 min

Airbnb Registration Number in Nice: the 2026 Process

Airbnb registration number in Nice: change-of-use authorisation, tourist-tax declaration, the 13-character code, timelines and documents. The 2026 process, step by step.

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16 September 2026 · 9 min

Airbnb vs Booking.com vs Direct Bookings: Where to List in Nice (2026)

Airbnb or Booking.com for your rental in Nice? 2026 host fees (Airbnb 15.5% from 13 October), guest mix and net payout compared — plus direct bookings.

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10 September 2026 · 8 min

Airbnb Rules in Antibes 2026: The Owner's Guide to Short-Term Lets

Registration number, 90 or 120-day cap, change-of-use permit, 5% tourist tax: the Airbnb rules in Antibes Juan-les-Pins in 2026, explained point by point for owners.

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1 September 2026 · 8 min

Where to Stay in Cannes: Which Area Is Right for You?

Where to stay in Cannes? La Croisette, Le Suquet, the Carré d'Or or La Bocca: a local guide to choosing the right area for your trip and your budget.

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18 August 2026 · 8 min

Airbnb Rules in Cannes 2026: What Actually Applies

90 or 120 days, quotas, change of use, tourist tax: the Airbnb rules in Cannes in 2026 — what is genuinely in force, and what has only been announced.

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6 August 2026 · 7 min

Short-Term Rental Insurance in France: the 2026 Owner's Guide

Short-term rental insurance in France: what the law requires, the limits of AirCover and Booking cover, PNO policies and deposits — a French Riviera guide.

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3 August 2026 · 9 min

Airbnb Property Management in Villefranche-sur-Mer: 2026 Guide

Fees, rental income, the 6-year change-of-use permit: everything to know before choosing an Airbnb property management company in Villefranche-sur-Mer.

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30 July 2026 · 9 min

Self-Managing Your Airbnb vs a Property Manager: the Maths

Should you self-manage your Airbnb or hire a property manager? Time, revenue and regulation compared, criterion by criterion, on the French Riviera.

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24 July 2026 · 7 min

Things to Do in Villefranche-sur-Mer (and Where to Stay)

Things to do in Villefranche-sur-Mer: the citadel, Cocteau's chapel, Rue Obscure, Marinières beach — plus our local tips on where to stay in the bay.

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21 July 2026 · 7 min

French Riviera Events 2026-2027: When to Let, When to Book

Nice Carnival, Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix: the 2026-2027 French Riviera events calendar, plus tips on when to let your property or book a stay.

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18 July 2026 · 9 min

Airbnb Property Management in Menton: 2026 Owner's Guide

Services, fees, rental income, regulations: everything to know before entrusting your holiday rental to a property management company in Menton. Updated for 2026.

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12 July 2026 · 9 min

How to Optimise Your Airbnb Listing & Rank on Page One (2026)

Airbnb listing optimization in 2026: the algorithm, cover photo, pricing, the Guest Favourite badge and activity signals. A practical guide for the French Riviera.

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8 July 2026 · 9 min

Airbnb Property Management in Antibes: 2026 Owner's Guide

Services, fees, returns, regulation: everything to know before handing your short-term rental to a property management company in Antibes. Updated for 2026.

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3 July 2026 · 9 min

Property Management in Cannes: The 2026 Owner's Guide

Services, fees, returns, regulations: everything an owner needs to know before entrusting their holiday let to an Airbnb property management company in Cannes.

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30 June 2026 · 8 min

Tourist tax in Nice 2026: the owner's guide

Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) in Nice 2026: rated vs unrated rates, who pays, exemptions, reporting at actual cost. The full guide for furnished rental owners.

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27 June 2026 · 8 min

Star-rating your furnished rental in Nice: 2026 guide

Furnished tourist accommodation classification in Nice: process, cost, star rating and 2026 tax perks (50% allowance, flat-rate tourist tax). The owner's full guide.

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24 June 2026 · 9 min

Airbnb Management Fees: The Real Cost of 20%

Airbnb management fees on the French Riviera: why an advertised 18% can really cost 30%. Hidden margins, re-billed charges and a net comparison for owners.

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18 June 2026 · 9 min

Short-Term Rental Taxes in Nice 2026: The Le Meur Law

Short-term rental taxes in 2026: micro-BIC, allowances, the réel regime and the Le Meur law applied to Nice and the French Riviera, explained with a worked example.

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12 June 2026 · 8 min

Renting Out Your House While on Holiday: What Can You Earn?

Renting out your house while on holiday on the French Riviera: €15,000–35,000 over the summer, fully within the primary-residence cap. The owner's guide.

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11 June 2026 · 8 min

How Much Does an Airbnb Earn in Nice and on the French Riviera in 2026?

€37,000 a year on average in Nice, €25,000 in Cannes: real revenues, occupancy rates, costs and the levers that maximise your holiday rental's returns.

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10 June 2026 · 7 min

Long-Term or Short-Term Rental in Nice: Which Should You Choose?

Returns, flexibility, management, taxation, risk: the complete comparison to choose between long-term letting and holiday rental in Nice.

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10 June 2026 · 8 min

Checklist: Preparing Your Apartment Before Listing It as a Holiday Rental

Equipment, styling, photos, compliance, welcome kit: the complete checklist to prepare and optimise your apartment before short-term letting.

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10 June 2026 · 8 min

Airbnb Concierge Service in Nice: The Complete 2026 Guide

Services, fees, returns, regulations: everything an owner needs to know before entrusting their holiday rental to an Airbnb property management company in Nice.

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18 May 2026 · 7 min

Things to Do in Nice: 10 French Riviera Essentials

Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Castle Hill, museums… Discover the 10 unmissable things to see and do during your stay in Nice.

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12 May 2026 · 6 min

The Best Areas to Stay in Nice

Old Town, Carré d'Or, Promenade des Anglais, the Port… Our guide to the best neighbourhoods to stay in Nice, whatever your travel style.

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