March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Joël Bruneau (LR)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Joël Bruneau (LR) seeks a second term in Caen. The Norman city remains at 120 days with a liberal approach to memorial and seaside tourism.
LR
44%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2020, business owner. Succeeded Philippe Duron (PS) after 13 years of left governance.
Airbnb / housing position
Pro-tourism: maintains 120 days, no additional restrictions. Promotes memorial tourism (D-Day) and beach proximity.
PS / Gauche unie
28%
poll
Regional councilor, left candidate to reclaim the city.
Airbnb / housing position
Moderate position: maintain 120 days with strengthened controls against abuses, especially on the coast.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Caen applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration mandatory. Welcoming approach to tourism.
Whoever wins, Caen will remain at 120 days. D-Day and seaside tourism is a priority.
Caen benefits from D-Day tourism (Memorial, D-Day beaches) and proximity to Deauville. Airbnb is seen as complementary.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
No. The city is governed by the right and focuses on tourism. Even the local left does not plan drastic restrictions.
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