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Capital of Picardy and city of Jules Verne, Amiens is famous for its Gothic cathedral -- the largest in France -- and its hortillonnages, floating gardens unique in Europe. The city applies a flexible regulatory framework for short-term rentals, without compensation or quotas, in order to develop its still-underexploited tourism potential.
120 days
Annual limit
50 000 €
Maximum fine
Not required
Compensation
Rental day limit in Amiens
In Amiens, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 120 days per year. Amiens maintains the legal cap of 120 days per year for the primary residence. The city has not considered lowering it, as the Amiens rental market is not subject to pressure comparable to southern metropolitan areas or the Paris region. The municipality instead wishes to encourage tourist accommodation to support the renown of the cathedral and the hortillonnages.
Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must block listings in Amiens beyond 120 days. Any excess exposes the owner to a fine of up to 50 000 €.
Usage change and compensation in Amiens
To convert a property into a vacation rental in Amiens, a usage change authorization is required. Compensation: Not required.
Amiens does not require compensation for change of use. The furnished tourist accommodation stock remains modest and the city has a supply of vacant housing, particularly in the Saint-Leu district undergoing revitalization and in some areas of the wider city center. Tourist rental is seen as a tool for enhancing the value of the housing stock.
Quotas and restrictions in Amiens
No quota
No quota is in effect in Amiens. The concentration of furnished tourist accommodations is low relative to the total housing stock. The Saint-Leu district, at the foot of the cathedral and along the canals, concentrates the majority of Airbnb listings but without reaching levels deemed problematic by the municipality.
Fines and enforcement in Amiens
In Amiens, property owners in violation face fines of up to 50 000 €.
Legal penalties apply: €10,000 for failure to register and €50,000 for illegal operation. Inspections are infrequent in Amiens, with city hall relying mainly on neighborhood reports. The small number of furnished tourist accommodations does not currently justify setting up a dedicated inspection service.
Specific rules in Amiens
- Mandatory city hall registration with a registration number
- No compensation or quota for furnished tourist accommodations
- Tourist tax collected automatically by booking platforms
- Compliance with heritage site rules within the cathedral perimeter
- For properties located in the hortillonnages, verification of specific urban planning rules for this protected natural area
Energy rating (DPE): Amiens has a red brick architectural heritage characteristic of northern France, with 18th-century Picardy houses and post-war reconstruction buildings in bombed-out neighborhoods. Brick houses, while offering good thermal mass, are often poorly insulated at the attic and window levels. The northern climate with cool winters makes heating essential for guest comfort.
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See also: regulations in nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
No, Amiens offers one of the most flexible frameworks among major French cities. No compensation, no quotas, 120-day limit for the primary residence. City hall registration is the only formal requirement. The city seeks to develop its tourism rather than restrict it.
The Saint-Leu district, with its colorful houses along the canals and its immediate proximity to the cathedral, is the most sought-after area in Amiens on Airbnb. Occupancy rates are the highest in the city, thanks in particular to the hortillonnages floating market and the vibrant nightlife of the district's restaurants and bars.
Yes, the cathedral color light show (Chroma, from June to September and in December) attracts many visitors and generates significant short-term accommodation demand. The Amiens Christmas Market, one of the largest in northern France, also creates a peak in attendance in December.
Amiens offers an attractive ratio between purchase prices (among the lowest of major cities) and tourist rental income. Returns can be appealing, especially in the Saint-Leu district and near the cathedral. The absence of compensation and quotas makes it easy to get started.
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