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Road trips in France

730 routes in our catalog start or end in France, spanning 12 cities. Here are the essentials for driving there, plus a selection of routes to plan around.

Routes

730

Cities

Longest route

2,397 km

Typical drive

888 km

Driving essentials

Rules that commonly surprise visitors. Always verify before you drive — limits and enforcement change.

Drives on: Right
Urban speed limit: 50 km/h
Rural speed limit: 80 km/h
Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h
Motorway in rain: 110 km/h
Alcohol (BAC): 0.5 g/L
Toll system: Distance-based (ticket + pay at exit)
Motorway vignette: Not required
Emergency number: 112
Currency: EUR

Last reviewed 25 aprile 2026

Driving facts are compiled from official national traffic codes and European Commission Road Safety references. Always check the current local source before you drive — limits and enforcement change. How this page is built.

Verify before you drive. Speed limits, alcohol limits, vignette and toll requirements, and emission-zone rules can change at short notice. Always check the official national source before relying on these figures for trip planning.

Road trips in France

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