If you are going to France only once and for a relatively short trip then it's probably not worth it. On the other hand, if you are going to make a very long trip through France or visit several times a year then it's probably worthwhile.
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Although there are many toll roads across France (and continental Europe), avoiding them would mean taking a lot longer going around them on smaller roads. This would mean that you would be spending more time and money to get to your destination. Some roads may be more picturesque, and so it may be worth it.
According to a survey carried out by the website 'L'Internaute', the most expensive autoroute is, perhaps not surprisingly, in the Paris region. Exceptionally, the 15 kilometres of the A14 between Paris and Orgeval in the Yvelines will cost you €0.53 per km.
French motorways (autoroutes) can be identified by the letter “A” and most of them are toll roads. The entrance to these roads is marked as “Péage”. All autoroutes signs are blue with white lettering, if it is a toll road it will be indicated too.
What are the cons of electronic tolls? While there are many pros when it comes to electronic tolls, there are also a few cons that are worth mentioning: Electronic tolls mean you pay additional charges due to the subscription fee, the cost of the badge and its activation.
Most French motorways have long stretches of toll road. Very few are completely free. French motorways are generally run by private companies. Often the company was involved in building the motorway, and the tolls are the way that they get a return on that investment.
If you have lost your ticket, or your payment method isn't accepted press the 'help' button or look for the assistant, who is usually present at the larger automated péage. If your payment method is not accepted, you can sign a reconnaissance de dette, which obliges you to pay within ten days.
Visitors must be aged 18 or over and hold a full, valid driving licence to legally drive in France. Riders of mopeds or motorcycles up to 125cc must be aged 16 or over. Driving licences issued in the UK, the EU and EEA countries are accepted. International driving permits are recognised but not required.
Emovis has deployed its app solutions for several authorities worldwide. Our apps are currently used for free flow tolling payment and account management and road user charging initiatives.