The French island of Île-de-Bréa has decided to reduce the number of tourists allowed on the island. Starting immediately and continuing until the end of August, the island will permit no more than 4,700 visitors per day.
The new rules will be enforced from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily.
Île-de-Bréa, the largest island in its namesake archipelago located off the northern coast of Brittany, has a permanent population of about 500 residents. However, during the summer, the number of tourists can exceed 5,000 per day.
The island, known for its pink-hued rocks that give it the nickname “Pink Stone Coast,” spans just over three square kilometers. Similar restrictions were implemented last year, with a quota set at 5,500 visitors.
These measures are part of an effort to address over-tourism and aim to enhance the quality of life for the island’s residents.
