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- In the French Alps, vacant apartments called 'lits froids' account for about half of available accommodations.
- Occupancy climbs to 90% during peak weeks, according to Éric Adamkiewicz of the University of Toulouse.
- Residents like Jessica Brazeau struggle to find stable housing, often moving several times yearly due to short-term rentals.
- Airbnb listings in Savoie and Haute-Savoie rise from 38,000 in 2019 to 72,000 in 2025, sparking cultural concerns.
