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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Island off northern French coast imposes quota to tackle overtourism

Four boats docked along the seafront of Île-de-Bréhat with tourists in the background.
The mayor of Île-de-Bréhat, Olivier Carré said it was critical day tripper numbers stayed below a threshold of 5,500. Photograph: Robin Weaver/Alamy

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.

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