Saint-Malo Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Gilles Lurton (LR)

120

days max/year

120j

current cap

Non

Quotas

Non

Rent control

Gilles Lurton (LR) seeks a second term in Saint-Malo. Corsair city and seaside resort, the city remains at 120 days with strong summer tourist pressure.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

Gilles LurtonIncumbent

44%

poll

Incumbent mayor since 2020, former entrepreneur. Pro-tourism and heritage position.

Airbnb / housing position

Maintains 120 days, favorable to summer tourism. Wants to simplify procedures for intra-muros owners.

Joël Clément

DVG

33%

poll

Opposition city councilor, former deputy. Left-wing challenger.

Airbnb / housing position

Reduction to 90 days to protect intra-muros residents. Wants to limit rentals in historic city.

Current regulation

120 jours

Limit

Non

Rent control

Obligatoire

Declaration

Non

Compensation zone

Saint-Malo applies the national 120-day limit. Declaration mandatory. Strong pressure within walls and on seafront.

See full regulation guide for Saint-Malo →

What could change

Quotas within walls

Possible

Quotas could be established in historic city to preserve permanent residents against tourist pressure.

Key campaign issues

Intra-muros under pressure

The corsair city within walls faces strong summer tourist pressure. Short-term rentals are highly profitable but impact residents.

Sources

Ouest-France — Saint-Malo 2026 →

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

FAQ

Will Saint-Malo move to 90 days?

Unlikely with Lurton. However, political change could lead to 90-day reduction, especially within walls.

Is intra-muros particularly affected?

Yes. Historic city concentrates tourist and real estate pressure. Specific quotas could be established there.

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