Mijnhuizenruil is a France-based home-exchange platform connecting private households who want to travel by swapping homes. Established in 2007, it describes itself as the oldest French community dedicated to holiday home exchange and serves members across 66 countries. The site lists thousands of homes and helps travelers discover destinations, browse listings, and find potential exchange partners.

Members can create a home listing with photos, describe their property and preferred destinations, then search by location, dates, home type, bedrooms, and amenities. Exchanges can be simultaneous, deferred, non-reciprocal, or arranged as couchsurfing, offering flexibility for different travel plans. Members do not pay one another rent or commission, though an annual subscription is required to publish a listing and exchange messages.

To support trust, Mijnhuizenruil provides verified profiles, SMS identity confirmation, public reviews, and secure internal messaging. It also offers specific insurance for incidents during an exchange. The platform aims to help members avoid accommodation costs while enjoying the comfort of a home and a more local travel experience.