A stunning holiday hotspot that attracts 11 million visitors every year has been placed on "no list" for tourists, including Brits, ahead of the summer season. Montmartre, a historic district in the heart of Paris, has been put on the 'no list' as the experts raised concerns about overtourism and high rentals, with some locals calling it 'unlivable'.

Fodor, producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information, has compiled a list of places highlighting the destinations where tourism is putting unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities. Among the areas listed is Montmartre. Known as one of the most atmospheric hilltop neighborhoods in Paris, it is a former artists' village known for SacreCoeur, cobblestone streets, cafes, and a bohemian past that shaped modern art.

However, over the years, the place has been experiencing an influx of tourists, putting pressure on local authorities and community. Rémy Knafou, professor at Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne and author of several books on overtourism, told Fodor: "But in recent years, it's become more than the 30,000 residents can bear.

"Some 11 million visitors now throng the basilica each year-more even than the Eiffel Tower. And they are flooding even further than the typical tourist haunts.

"At night, the Place du Tertre is completely invaded by café and restaurant terraces. Some of the population living in the area is protesting-discretely, politely, but firmly-its discontent. It is therefore possible to speak of overtourism."

According to the locals, apart from overtourism, the area is also witnessing a surge in the rental prices. Data from BARNES, a luxury estate company suggests that real estate prices for the area have skyrocketed 35% in just the past year.

Anne Renaudie, president of the Association "Vivre à Montmartre," founded to help protect residents from the influx of tourism, told C News that the influx of the tourists is "unlivable".

In 2025, residents of Montmartre raised concerns about overtourism, saying their neighborhood is starting to feel like a theme park as essential shops are replaced by souvenir and snack stands.

The local group Vivre à Montmartre suggested steps including limiting tour groups to 25 people, banning loudspeakers, and raising the tourist tax.

People also expressed concerns about the rising housing costs-up 19% in 10 years.