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Do you have to pay to drive to France?

If you are driving in France, you should expect to encounter tolls on the autoroutes, as well as at some bridges and tunnels. You'll see toll roads and toll plazas designed with the word Péage. If this is your first time driving in Europe, it can come as quite a shock how expensive some of the tolls can be.



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There a very few 'free' motorways in the country, although there are a number of dual carriageways and other roads that can take you from the North to the South of the country without visiting a single toll – however, this would take a bit longer. Below is a map of the main toll roads in France.

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Travelers visiting Paris from the United States will enjoy a relatively easy transition - the layout of your rental car and some of the rules of the road are similar. The main difference between navigating roads in the US and driving in Paris involves right of way.

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Driving in Paris can be stressful and confusing, so it's important to know the rules of the road. Like many major European cities, Paris harbors an excellent public transportation system. Its extensive metro, bus, tramway, and inter-city train networks allow tourists and locals to get around easily between most places.

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The best way to travel between French town & cities is by train, in comfort at ground level. France's world-famous TGV travels at up to 199 mph, from city centre to city centre, and if you pre-book direct with the operator you can find some really cheap fares, too.

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U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website . Do I Need a French Visa?

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France - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France.

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