Seasonal rentals are attracting more and more owners to Meschers-sur-Gironde, Talmont, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Royan, Vaux-sur-Mer and Saint-Palais-sur-MerBut faced with the rise of platforms such as Airbnb, new rules have been put in place: this is often referred to as the “anti-Airbnb law”.
At CLM - Conciergerie Locative de Meschers, We help our owners to stay comply with local regulations while continuing to rent with peace of mind.
⚖️ What does the “anti-Airbnb law” cover?
This is not a single law, but a package of measures:
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Limited to 120 days/year for the principal residence (Service-public.fr).
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Declaration at the town hall mandatory for all furnished tourist accommodation (Service-public.fr).
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In some municipalities, a registration number is required and must be included in your adverts.
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La tourist tax must be collected and returned (Service-public.fr - Tourist tax).
👉 Each commune on the Côte de Beauté applies these rules in its own way.
📍 Summary by municipality
🏠 Meschers-sur-Gironde
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Mandatory declaration at the town hall (Cerfa or teleservice).
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Tourist tax in force (account to be created on the intermunicipal platform).
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No compulsory registration number yet for 2025 (except for future national roll-out planned between now and 2026).
Source : Town of Meschers
🏠 Talmont-sur-Gironde
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Listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” → highly regulated tourism.
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All furnished tourist accommodation must be declared to the Town Hall.
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Tourist tax to be paid via Royan Atlantique.
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No specific local registration number (yet).
🏠 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
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A very active tourist town.
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Declaration of furnished accommodation is compulsory.
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Tourist tax collected and paid to the Royan Atlantique agglomeration.
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Registration number not yet compulsory, but possible by 2026 (national roll-out).
🏠 Royan
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Reinforced rules voted in 2025 :
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Declaloc platform mandatory from 1ᵉʳ July 2025 to declare your furnished accommodation.
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Mandatory registration number on all advertisements from 1ᵉʳ October 2025.
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Change of use authorisation for second homes, valid for 3 years.
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Penalties for non-compliance.
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Tourist tax payable and managed by Royan Atlantique.
Source : Ville de Royan - Regulation of furnished tourist accommodation
🏠 Vaux-sur-Mer
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All seasonal lets must be declared to the Mairie.
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Tourist tax to be paid via Royan Atlantique.
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No compulsory registration number yet (except for future national roll-out).
🏠 Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
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Furnished accommodation must be declared.
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Inter-communal tourist tax.
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No special arrangements have been reported (apart from the forthcoming national framework).
🧾 Rules common to the whole Côte de Beauté area
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Main residence → limited to 120 days/year of seasonal rental.
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Secondary residence → compulsory declaration + tourist tax.
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In Royan → stricter rules (registration number and authorisation for use).
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From 2026 → national roll-out of a compulsory registration number in every town in France.
🔑 What you need to know
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The rules vary from one commune to another.
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The tourist tax is intercommunal (Royan Atlantique).
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Royan has already adopted stricter rules (Declaloc, compulsory number, 3-year use).
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The other communes follow the classic obligations: declaration + tax.
At CLM - Conciergerie Locative Meschers, we :
👉 We support every homeowner in their dealings with the town hall,
We manage the collection and payment of tourist tax,
👉 make sure your ads and rentals are 100 % compliant.
🚀 Conclusion
Seasonal rental remains possible and profitable, but it must comply with precise local rules.
With CLM - Conciergerie Locative de Meschers, Our concierge service is fully conversant with the regulations in each commune on the Côte de Beauté, so you can rent your property as quickly as possible. peacefully and legally.
➡️ Are you a homeowner in Royan, Meschers or the surrounding area?
| Municipality | Main obligations | Official sources |
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| Meschers-sur-Gironde |
- Mandatory declaration to the town hall - Tourist tax in force - No compulsory registration number yet (except for national roll-out planned for 2026) |
Town of Meschers |
| Talmont-sur-Gironde |
- Mandatory declaration at the town hall - Tourist tax via Royan Atlantique - No specific registration number to date |
Royan Atlantique |
| Saint-Georges-de-Didonne |
- Obligatory declaration of furnished accommodation - Inter-municipal tourist tax - Registration number not yet compulsory (planned nationally by 2026) |
Royan Atlantique |
| Royan |
- Declaration on the Declaloc platform compulsory from 1 July 2025 - Mandatory registration number on advertisements from 1 October 2025 - Authorisation for change of use (second homes), valid for 3 years - Inter-municipal tourist tax |
Town of Royan Royan Atlantique |
| Vaux-sur-Mer |
- Mandatory declaration to the town hall - Inter-municipal tourist tax - No compulsory registration number yet |
Royan Atlantique |
| Saint-Palais-sur-Mer |
- Obligatory declaration of furnished accommodation - Inter-municipal tourist tax - No special arrangements beyond the national framework |
Royan Atlantique |