BY SANDHYA | 29 JULY 2025
Visitors must pay a €5 entry fee and pre-book their visit on busy days to control crowds.
VVWalking tours now capped at 15 people, and alcohol-based tours are restricted in the Red Light District.
New permits and curfews for tour groups in historic areas to protect local life.
Only two cruise ships per day allowed to dock in 2025 to preserve the Old Town.
Night visits to key attractions like Montmartre now have restricted hours and security checks.
Certain Alpine villages are banning non-resident vehicles to cut emissions and protect nature.
Access to certain natural parks now requires advance eco-permits and limited time slots.
Stricter rules on short-term rentals to protect housing for locals and manage tourism density.
New fines for sitting on monuments, eating near fountains, or dragging wheeled luggage on historic steps.