City tax in France
All places in France we have data for: rate, payment, maximum nights and child exemption.
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| Place | Rate | Payment | Max. nights | Children | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole country | – | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in France →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Ajaccio | €0.22–5.06 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Ajaccio →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Bordeaux | €1.15–7.06 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Bordeaux →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Cannes | €0.80–4.60 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Cannes →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Chamonix | €0.80–3.10 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Chamonix →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Lyon | €0.88–5.39 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Lyon →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Marseille | €0.29–5.76 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Marseille →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Nice | €0.80–4.80 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Nice →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Paris | €5.53–15.93 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Paris →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Strasbourg | €1.87–5.39 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 17 free | Find hotels in Strasbourg →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
No guarantee. Rates change; what counts is what the hotel or municipality charges. Source and check date are shown for each entry. Rates checked on 2026-10-06.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the city tax in France?
It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Ajaccio: €0.22–5.06 per person/night; Bordeaux: €1.15–7.06 per person/night; Cannes: €0.80–4.60 per person/night; Chamonix: €0.80–3.10 per person/night.
Is the city tax included in the hotel price?
At the hotel (Whole country, Ajaccio, Bordeaux, Cannes, Chamonix, Lyon …).
Do children pay city tax?
Often there are age limits: France: children up to 17 free; Ajaccio: children up to 17 free; Bordeaux: children up to 17 free; Cannes: children up to 17 free. Where nothing is stated, ask the hotel.