The measure is already in force in world famous sites such as Machu Picchu, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago in Brazil or the mythical Maya Bay beach in Thailand. Faced with mass tourism, some ultra-tourist destinations have taken the lead by setting up visitor quotas to better regulate flows. In France, the Parc des Calanques de Marseille and the Var islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros have done the same in recent years in order to protect their natural beauty. This summer, it will be the turn of the Breton island of Bréhat to get started with a maximum of 4,700 visitors per day on weekdays from July 14 to August 25. “In 2021 and 2022 we reached peaks of 6,000 people over one day, justifies the mayor of the island, Olivier Carré. We could not continue on this path because it was becoming detrimental for everyone. We therefore opted for a strategy of no more, but better. »
As the time for the big holidays approaches, we give you the floor to find out if you understand the establishment of these visitor quotas in tourist places? Or do you find the measure too radical? And do you perhaps also have other ideas for regulating mass tourism? You can testify by filling out the form below. Your testimonials will be used to write an article in the days to come. Thanks in advance !