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Your exceptional stay in France and Europe

Book your leisure or business stay in one of our stunning properties across France and Europe. Whether by the sea, in the countryside, in the mountains, or in the city, explore our collection of villas, chalets, and vacation homes, carefully prepared to welcome you for your next getaway. A unique hotel experience awaits you: the French art of living by Welkeys.

The experience of a private villa with 5-star hotel service

7-day-a-week guest support
Fully equipped and vetted properties
Unique local experiences
Concierge services (welcome baskets, grocery delivery, etc.)
Hotel-quality linens
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Why choose Welkeys?

Exceptional stays. Excellence in management.
100,000+
stays completed
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1,200+
villas and chalets
98%
satisfied customers
Airbnb
No premium property selection
No local presence upon arrival
Cleaning service provided by an individual
Absent host
Welkeys
Handpicked properties in the most beautiful destinations
A dedicated local contact during your stay
Professional cleaning, hotel-quality linens, and amenities
24/7 Concierge Service
Booking
No premium property selection
No local presence upon arrival
Rooms without a living area or kitchen
Impersonal hotels and apartments

Our favorite villas

Handpicked by our experts for your next getaway
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Tailor-made experiences to enhance your stay

Browse our catalog of experiences and build your vacation exactly how you want it. Our experts are here to help.

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Homeowners: rent out your property with complete peace of mind

Optimize your rental income while confidently delegating the management of your property to our network of concierge services, the leader in France.
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How Welkeys maximizes your property's profitability, with zero effort on your part

Founder Chloé Fournier explains our method: revenue management, multi-platform distribution, and local teams available 7 days a week.
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Our guest expertise

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✓ Guest screening
✓ Check-in and check-out
✓ Linens and welcome amenities
✓ Seamless guest communication
✓ Dedicated support and troubleshooting

Our real estate expertise

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✓ Strategic optimization of listings and rates
✓ High-quality professional photography
✓ Professional cleaning to hotel standards
✓ Property maintenance and repairs

Our revenue expertise

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✓ Dynamic pricing strategy
✓ In-depth market and price analysis
✓ Occupancy rate optimization
✓ Real-time calendar management

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Short-term rentals in France:
trends, key figures, and 2026 outlook

With 1,200 properties under management and a 70% occupancy rate, Welkeys has a unique perspective on the French short-term rental market.

In 2026, the sector continues to show positive momentum. Rental demand remains strong, driven by shifts in tourist consumption habits. Travelers now prioritize properties that offer high-quality services, strategic locations, and an impeccable customer experience.

For owners, short-term rentals represent an attractive path to profitability. However, the market is professionalizing rapidly: quality requirements are rising, regulations are tightening, and competition is intensifying.

Our field analysis reveals a significant gap: properties benefiting from professional management maintain occupancy rates above 95%, compared to 60% for properties managed without optimization.

The keys to performance in 2026: relevant geographic positioning, high quality standards, and rigorous operational management.

Frequently asked questions by Welkeys Club members

For travelers

1. What are the advantages of a Welkeys vacation rental compared to a hotel?
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A vacation rental offers more space, a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your own meals, and a more authentic local experience. You benefit from true independence with the comfort of an entire home: a living room, separate bedrooms, and often amenities like a washing machine or a terrace. It is ideal for families, groups of friends, or long-term stays where a hotel quickly becomes restrictive and expensive.

2. How do I choose a high-quality short-term rental?
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Prioritize rentals managed by professional property management companies, which guarantee impeccable cleanliness, 24/7 responsiveness, and compliant amenities. Check recent reviews, the clarity of the photos, and the accuracy of the descriptions. At Welkeys, our 1,200 properties meet strict quality standards: hotel-quality linens, provided toiletries, and support throughout your entire stay for total peace of mind.

3. Is a vacation home rental suitable for a family trip?
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Absolutely! A vacation home rental is perfectly suited for families: there is enough space for everyone, a kitchen to manage children's meals, and specific amenities (cribs, high chairs) available upon request. You get to enjoy a true "home away from home" without the constraints of hotel schedules. Many of our homes also feature gardens or terraces, which are ideal for children.

4. What is the minimum stay for a vacation rental?
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Minimum stay requirements vary by destination and season. On average, our rentals accept stays starting from 2-3 nights in the low season, with 5-7 night minimums during the peak summer season. For long-term stays (1 month or more), discounted rates are often applied. Check the specific property listing for details on these conditions.

For owners

1. What is an Airbnb property management service and what services does it offer?
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An Airbnb property management service handles every aspect of your short-term rental: creating and optimizing your listing, managing the calendar and dynamic pricing, welcoming guests, professional cleaning between stays, maintenance and minor repairs, and handling administrative and reporting tasks. At Welkeys, we take care of everything from A to Z to maximize your occupancy rate (70% on average) without you having to deal with any management constraints.

2. What is the commission for a vacation rental concierge service?
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Commissions generally vary between 20% and 35% depending on the services included and the type of property. This percentage covers all services: multi-channel marketing (Airbnb, Booking, owner's website), guest check-in, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, and full administrative management. Our "all-inclusive" model with no hidden fees guarantees you optimized net profitability, with a 70% occupancy rate that more than offsets the commission.

3. Why use an Airbnb concierge service instead of managing it yourself?
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Managing a vacation rental requires 24/7 availability, pricing expertise, constant responsiveness, and regulatory compliance. A professional Airbnb concierge service frees you from these constraints while maximizing your income through their experience in yield management, dedicated field teams, and multi-channel visibility. The result: you receive your rental income without having to manage unexpected issues, complaints, or legal obligations.

4. How does a vacation rental concierge service ensure the profitability of my property?
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Our expertise is built on four pillars: dynamic pricing adjusted in real-time based on demand, listing optimization to maximize visibility, presence on 20+ booking platforms, and quality of service that ensures excellent reviews and a high re-booking rate. With an average occupancy rate of 70%, our owners generate 30% to 40% more revenue compared to non-optimized individual management.

Welkeys, a specialist in high-end short-term rentals
and an expert concierge service for discerning owners and travelers.
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