Like many countries around Europe, France is clamping down on the rental platform Airbnb, which is accused of creating housing shortages for locals. Here's what that means if you are planning to stay in one this summer.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 09:04 CET
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Airbnb rules may be different from city to city. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)
Like many countries around Europe, France is clamping down on the rental platform Airbnb, which is accused of creating housing shortages for locals. Here's what that means if you are planning to stay in one this summer.
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