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Rouen Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol (PS)

120

days max/year

120j

current cap

Non

Quotas

Non

Rent control

Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol (PS) seeks a second term in Rouen. The Norman city remains at 120 days with a balanced approach between heritage tourism and housing.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

Nicolas Mayer-RossignolIncumbent

PS

38%

poll

Incumbent mayor since 2020, former deputy for culture. First term after left victory in 2020.

Airbnb / housing position

Maintains 120 days with increased controls. Wants to limit abuses without hindering tourism (Armada, Impressionism).

Jean-François Bures

LR

30%

poll

Opposition city councilor, entrepreneur. Right-wing candidate to reclaim the city.

Airbnb / housing position

Pro-tourism position: maintain 120 days, administrative simplification, heritage promotion via Airbnb.

Current regulation

120 jours

Limit

Non

Rent control

Obligatoire

Declaration

Non

Compensation zone

Rouen applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration at city hall mandatory. No additional restrictive measures.

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What could change

Strengthened controls

Possible

A Mayer-Rossignol re-election could lead to more controls against illegal rentals, without 90-day reduction.

Key campaign issues

Heritage tourism

Rouen attracts for its cathedral (Monet), medieval heritage and Armada. Tourism is seen as an economic driver.

Sources

Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

Will Rouen reduce to 90 days?

Unlikely. Neither left nor right in Rouen plan drastic reduction. The consensus is 120 days.

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