March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Sophie Joissains (LR)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Sophie Joissains (LR) seeks a second term in Aix-en-Provence. Student and tourist city, Aix remains at 120 days with growing pressure in historic center.
LR
47%
poll
Mayor since 2021, senator for Bouches-du-Rhône. Pro-heritage and pro-tourism position.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days, favorable to cultural tourism. Wants to promote Aix heritage and simplify for owners.
NFP (gauche unie)
34%
poll
Opposition city councilor, former deputy. Left-wing challenger.
Airbnb / housing position
Reduction to 90 days to protect students and residents. Wants to limit short-term rentals in historic center.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Aix-en-Provence applies the national 120-day limit. Declaration mandatory. Moderate but growing pressure in historic center.
Quotas could be established in historic center to protect students and permanent residents.
Aix is a student city. Competition between student and short-term rentals creates tensions on affordable housing.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Unlikely with Joissains. However, student pressure could lead to quotas in historic center.
Yes. Owners often prefer more profitable short-term rentals over student rentals.
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