Journal · Holiday rentals on the Riviera. Notes, at the hour the light comes in.
What we learn from keeping houses, written without jargon. Seven notes to begin with; more will follow with the seasons.
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Holiday rental rules on the French Riviera in 2026, town by town
Declaration, registration number, 90 or 120 days, change of use, energy rating, tourist tax: what we check before letting, from Nice to Cannes, with sources.
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How much does an Airbnb in Nice earn?
About €16,200 a year net for a one-bedroom flat in the realistic scenario: from studio to three bedrooms, district by district and month by month, with the sums and their limits.
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Registration number in Nice: who, and how
Main residence or second home, every tourist rental in Nice carries a number. Where to request it, what changed in 2026, and where to check.
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Airbnb management: what it costs
A rate means little without what it is calculated on. VAT, set-up fees, cleaning: our price in one line, and seven questions to ask before signing.
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How much does a studio in Antibes earn?
Three scenarios, from cautious to top of the market, district by district: what the data of 2 October 2026 says, and what it does not.
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Holiday let or long-term let: which to choose?
Income, regularity, your own use, work, rules: the comparison for a one-bedroom flat in five towns, with the figures of 2 October 2026 and their limits.
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Preparing a residence in Villeneuve-Loubet before the season
What to redo, what to keep, and why it all begins in February, when the house is empty and the light comes in low.
Read the noteWhat the photo angle changes on the Côte d’Azur
The hour, the lens, what to leave out of the frame: an honest photograph lets a little slower, lets better, and brings people back.
Read the noteA residence to prepare before the season?
The study says where to begin. It is free and without obligation.