The French capital of mountaineering bans second home construction: 'We are losing our soul as we lose residents'.
14 April 2025
Since 1990, Chamonix, in the French Alps, has lost 10% of its population due to the extremely high house prices.
To curb property speculation, city hall recently banned any new construction of secondary residences.
To curb property speculation, city hall recently banned any new construction of secondary residences.