Traveling around France by car

As with any long car journey, there are basic things to consider when driving in France, such as adequate break times. However, there are also some country-specific features.

Traveling by car in France

• The major highways are different in France than in Germany also subject to toll for cars. When you enter a car route into your navigation device, you will be asked for most models whether you want to avoid the toll roads.
• This will save you money, but not time and nerves. If you can somehow afford it, consider using the toll highways as they are often wonderfully empty.
• Most of the motorways are also only two-lane, and the maximum speed is 130 km / h. There is also frenzy, but it is much rarer than in Germany, which makes traveling on the French motorways a lot more relaxed.
• Even at the small rest areas without a rest area, the toilets are usually in a satisfactory condition, so that you can avoid the large rest areas with a lot of truck traffic.
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Travel with change

• As you move on the toll highways, you will find yourself in certain places every now and then either pull a card with a magnetic strip or have to pay for the section of the route.
• When you have drawn the card, keep it in a safe place and, above all, keep it close at hand, as you will have to show it at the nearest payment office. You should always have enough change at the paying offices. Most of the payment points are still manned by "one-man boxes" and the payment process is much faster if you do not pay with large bills.
• For certain bridges - such as the "Pont du Normandie" - a fee is also due.

With the automobile Traveling around France can be very relaxing. In the vicinity of Paris, however, you have to expect more traffic on the toll highways.