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Nantes takes a measured approach to short-term rental regulation. The city maintains the 120-day cap and applies compensation from the 2nd property, while monitoring market developments in its most popular neighborhoods. France's sixth-largest city, Nantes has seen an explosion in Airbnb listings since the arrival of the high-speed rail link in 2017, placing the City of the Dukes just 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris. The medieval Bouffay quarter, the area around the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, and the Île de Nantes with its Machines concentrate most of the short-term tourist accommodation. The Nantes metropolitan area, undergoing major urban transformation, seeks to balance tourist appeal with the preservation of its residential housing stock.
120 days
Annual limit
50 000 €
Maximum fine
From the 2nd property
Compensation
Rental day limit in Nantes
In Nantes, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 120 days per year. Nantes currently maintains the 120-day annual limit for primary residences. The city has not yet deemed it necessary to activate the 90-day reduction offered by the Le Meur law, considering the situation less strained than in Mediterranean metropolitan areas. Nantes city hall nevertheless commissioned an impact study in 2025 from the University of Nantes urban planning laboratory, with conclusions expected in 2026 that could influence the decision to lower the threshold or not. The Nantes market is characterized by strong seasonality, with booking peaks during the Voyage à Nantes summer event and quieter periods in winter.
In Nantes, listing blocking at the 120-night threshold is managed directly by platforms via the 13-character registration number. Nantes Métropole has set up a digital portal allowing property owners to track their night counter in real time. Platforms submit a semi-annual compliance report to the metropolitan Housing Service, including the number of nights per property and any blocking incidents.
Usage change and compensation in Nantes
In Nantes, the change-of-use authorization is processed by the Nantes Métropole Housing Service, in consultation with the neighborhood city hall. The application requires a condominium status report and a valid DPE certificate, and applications for properties located within the protected perimeter around the Château des Ducs and the cathedral are subject to an opinion from the Architect of Buildings of France. Compensation: From the 2nd property.
Nantes exempts the first property from compensation but requires it from the second property converted to tourist accommodation. This approach aims to protect occasional investors while limiting the concentration of tourist accommodations by a single owner. Compensation must be carried out in the same neighborhood, at a 1:1 ratio in most areas. Applications are processed by the Nantes Métropole Housing Service, which verifies the compliance of the compensating property with decency and energy performance criteria. The average authorization processing time is three months. The compensating property must be contracted for a minimum of six years, ensuring its retention on the residential rental market. Owners of more than three properties are subject to enhanced review of their application.
Quotas and restrictions in Nantes
No quotas established yet
Nantes has not yet introduced tourist accommodation quotas. The city is however observing rapid growth in listings in the central neighborhoods (Bouffay, Graslin, Île de Nantes) and could activate this lever if the trend continues. The Nantes Métropole housing observatory recorded a 40% increase in tourist accommodation listings between 2020 and 2024 in the city center. The Bouffay neighborhood already has a 12% conversion rate of housing to tourist accommodation, a threshold that concerns local officials and residents' associations.
Fines and enforcement in Nantes
Nantes Métropole favors an educational approach before enforcement: property owners in violation first receive a formal notice letter with a 60-day compliance period. In cases of persistent non-compliance, the case is referred to the Nantes public prosecutor, and fines issued in 2024 and 2025 range from €5,000 to €30,000, well below the legal cap of €50,000.
The maximum fine is €50,000 in Nantes for violations of tourist accommodation regulations. Inspections have ramped up since 2024 but remain less intensive than in major tourist metropolitan areas. Nantes Métropole recruited four agents dedicated to short-term rental enforcement in 2025, working in coordination with the municipal police and tax services. Inspections focus primarily on the validity of registration numbers and compliance with the 120-day threshold, with particular attention during the Voyage à Nantes periods and school holidays.
Specific rules in Nantes
- 120-day annual limit maintained; an impact study commissioned from the University of Nantes is underway
- Compensation required from the 2nd property only, 1:1 ratio in the same neighborhood
- Mandatory registration with 13-character number, tracked in real time via a dedicated digital portal
- Increased surveillance of Bouffay (12% tourist accommodation rate), Graslin, and Île de Nantes neighborhoods
- No quotas for now, but the housing observatory publishes quarterly density indicators
- Four dedicated enforcement agents recruited in 2025, working with municipal police and tax services
- Educational approach before enforcement: formal notice with 60-day compliance period
- Strong seasonality with booking peaks during the Voyage à Nantes summer event
Energy rating (DPE): Nantes, with its oceanic climate, faces significant insulation challenges. Older properties in the city center (Bouffay, Graslin neighborhoods) may be affected by progressive DPE restrictions. The 19th-century townhouses common in the Canclaux and Procé neighborhoods often suffer from insufficient insulation despite aesthetic renovations. Nantes Métropole offers the "Mon Logement Éco" program with subsidies covering up to 35% of energy renovation costs for tourist accommodation owners with DPE E or lower ratings.
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Frequently asked questions
No, Nantes maintains the 120-day annual limit for primary residences. The city considers the situation less strained and has not yet activated the reduction available through the Le Meur law. An impact study was nevertheless commissioned in 2025 from the University of Nantes urban planning laboratory, with conclusions expected in 2026 that could influence this decision.
The first property is exempt from compensation in Nantes. The rule applies from the second property converted to tourist accommodation. Compensation must be carried out in the same neighborhood at a 1:1 ratio, and the compensating property must meet the decency and energy performance criteria set by Nantes Métropole. The average authorization processing time is three months.
The Bouffay (historic center), Graslin, and Île de Nantes neighborhoods concentrate the majority of listings and are under increased surveillance from municipal services. The Nantes Métropole housing observatory recorded a 40% increase in listings between 2020 and 2024 in the city center. The Bouffay neighborhood already has a 12% conversion rate of housing to tourist accommodation.
Not yet, but the city is observing the rapid growth of listings in the center. The Le Meur law gives it the option to introduce quotas if housing pressure increases. Initial results from the municipal observatory show concerning concentration rates in certain city center blocks, which could accelerate the implementation of a numerical cap inspired by the Montpellier model.
The Voyage à Nantes, a summer art trail attracting over 600,000 visitors between June and September, generates significant peaks in demand for short-term accommodation. City hall takes this seasonality into account in its regulatory policy, but does not provide exemptions during events. On the contrary, inspections are strengthened during these periods to ensure that temporary listings comply with registration requirements. Property owners wishing to capitalize on this tourist influx must file their city hall declaration in advance.
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