Independent editorial journal

Habitat & Littoral: property and everyday life on the Mediterranean coast

An independent French-language magazine on buying, renting, renovating, and living by the sea. Original, practical articles checked against official sources.

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Our sections

Four editorial pillars

Each section follows a single theme in depth, with practical context and references to the rules in force.

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Real estate

Buying and selling

Preparing a property project, understanding the steps of a sale, and reading the documents that matter before committing.

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Rentals

Rentals and management

Lease agreements, routine upkeep, and the working relationship between owners and tenants under current regulations.

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Renovation

Works and efficiency

Insulation, ventilation, and energy upgrades adapted to salt air, sun exposure, and older masonry buildings.

Editorial charter

We are not an estate agency, and we sell no property.

Habitat & Littoral publishes independent analysis. We list no available homes, we take no commissions on sales, and we verify every legal and tax point against official sources before publishing.

Weekly dispatch

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Each week: a regulatory update, a practical guide, and an analysis of coastal housing. No commercial offers.