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France unveils plan to fight 'overtourism' at its most popular attractions

The French government unveiled a plan to regulate the flow of tourists in France who overwhelm historic or natural sites such as the beaches along the coast at Etretat in north-western France. © AFP - Charly Triballeau

With millions of tourists expected to visit over the peak summer season, France has announced a plan to better manage tourist numbers at its most popular historic sites and natural treasures.

France's Tourism Minister, Olivia Grégoire, laid out a strategy this week to regulate high-season crowds that threaten "the environment, the quality of life for locals, and the experiences for its visitors".

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