Hi,Sorry for a long message, but I am a little lost on what to do.We recently bought an appartment in the "centre historique" of a small town near Lyon and were told that an apartment below us is rented on airbnb. Ocasionally, there are some noises from that apartment. We try to be understanding. If it is too loud, we would talk to the guest and ask them to keep it down. So far, it was bearable and rarely last too late during the night.However, there was a turning point. Last Saturday, that apartment was again rented out to a group of young people. I personally am a bad judge of people's age, but I think they are just barely 20s. This time, they came with their own set of speakers and the sound vibrated 2 floors up from the apartment in question. We called the police and as usual they were late. We already confronted the guests. There were some tears and almost a violence that night. They tolds us that the owner allowed them to make as much noises as they want. Finally, a 'compromise' was reached between us and the guests, the noise died down for an hour or two and started again, although less loud, until 3-4 o'clock in the morning. We learned our 2 lesson that night;1. It could prove a stupid idea to confront the guests ourselves as it could escalate2. Although they are late, the police would eventually come. Just have to bare with it. Next morning, we complained to Airbnb, simply to find out that the booking wasn't from them. My fear is the owner of that apartment is renting direct by word-of-mouth locally and the apartment is gaining the repuation as 'a party apartment'. This building is an old historic building from early 19th century. The 'work' inside is as sloppy as it could be. I have to admit that sound insulation in any of the apartments in this building is rather poor. We could even hear a neighbour moving their furniture as it is! It is hardly a place appropriate for big parties. Is there anything we could do? Is there any regulations against it?p.s. We have never seen the real owner of that apartment. I think he/she rarely shows up at the property.Advices are much appreciated.Wendy
