March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Cécile Helle (PS)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Cécile Helle (PS) seeks a 3rd term in Avignon. The Festival city remains at 120 days with a balanced approach between intense cultural tourism and housing preservation.
PS
40%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2014, first female mayor of Avignon. Manages Festival pressure.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days but increased vigilance during Festival. Wants to prevent historic center from emptying of residents.
LR
34%
poll
Opposition city councilor, entrepreneur. Right-wing challenger.
Airbnb / housing position
Pro-tourism: maintain 120 days, simplification for owners, Festival promotion via Airbnb.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Avignon applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration mandatory. Strong pressure during Festival (July).
Helle re-election could lead to 90-day reduction to protect historic center, especially if Festival pressure intensifies.
Quotas could be established within the ramparts to preserve permanent residents.
The Festival (July) creates intense tourist pressure. Short-term rentals explode during this period.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
It's a local debate. Some believe the Festival requires more accommodation capacity, others fear transformation of the center into a tourist zone.
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