The picturesque Ile-de-Bréhat follows major cities such as Amsterdam and Venice with measures to reduce visitors A small, picturesque island off the north coast of Brittany has imposed a summer tourist quota in an effort to ensure visitors have a more enjoyable experience and its 400-odd permanent residents do not feel swamped.From this week until 23 August, the number of people allowed on to Ile-de-Bréhat – excluding local people, second homeowners and workers – between 8.30am and 2.30pm must not exceed 4,700, said the island’s mayor, Olivier Carré. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/jul/23/island-off-northern-french-coast-imposes-quota-to-tackle-overtourism
Author : Jon Henley in Paris
Publish date : 2024-07-23 17:43:57
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Island off northern French coast imposes quota to tackle overtourism
