Tourist tax in Villefranche-sur-Mer
What every Airbnb or Booking host in Villefranche-sur-Mer needs to know to file the tourist tax (taxe de séjour) correctly on the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur portal.
Renting in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Its bay is one of the finest in the Mediterranean and a cruise stop. Furnished rentals are in high demand from May to September.
Busiest periods: Mostly May to August, then September.
Local rule to know
Since 1 July 2024, Villefranche-sur-Mer requires a change of use for second homes and buy-to-let properties, and a registration number issued by the town, before you file on the Métropole portal.
You declare even when the platform collects
Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the 51 towns of the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, which collects the tourist tax through a single portal: taxedesejour.ofeaweb.fr. Airbnb and Booking charge the tax to guests and pay it over, but you must still declare your nights, stay by stay. The amount left to pay is then €0.
Deadlines
- January to April: by 31 May.
- May to August: by 30 September.
- September to December: by 31 January of the following year.
2026–2027 rates
Per person per night, including the 34% additional departmental tax. Minors are exempt.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Palaces | €6.43 |
| Furnished rentals, hotels and residences, 5 stars | €4.69 |
| 4 stars | €3.48 |
| 3 stars | €2.28 |
| 2 stars | €1.34 |
| 1 star, bed & breakfasts (chambres d'hôtes) | €1.07 |
| Unclassified furnished rentals or awaiting classification | 6.70% of the pre-tax price per person per night, capped at €6.43 |
How to declare
The portal is the same for every town. Our step-by-step guide with screenshots explains every field, including « Coût TTC du séjour » (stay cost): the amount the host received, after service and cleaning fees.
In short
Do I need to declare the tourist tax in Villefranche-sur-Mer if Airbnb collects it?
Yes. Villefranche-sur-Mer belongs to the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, which requires an online return for every rental, platforms included, on its portal. The amount to pay is then €0.
What is the rate in Villefranche-sur-Mer for an unclassified rental?
6.70% of the pre-tax price per person per night, capped at €6.43 (2026 rates, unchanged for 2027).
What are the deadlines?
31 May for January–April, 30 September for May–August, 31 January of the following year for September–December.
Your Villefranche-sur-Mer return, filed for you
Upload your Airbnb and Booking exports, review, and the Nuitées robot fills in the Métropole portal stay by stay. From €6 per return.
Try NuitéesBased on the rates published on the Métropole portal (2027 rates identical to 2026). When in doubt, the portal's FAQ prevails.