Which autoroutes are free in France?

?Free motorways and routes avoiding tolls
  • two thirds of the section on the A16 - A28 route between Calais and Rouen.
  • the A 84 from Caen to Rennes.
  • 275 km of the A20 from Vierzon to just south of Brive la Gaillarde (the longest stretch of free motorway in France, and the main Paris-Toulouse route).




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The lanes at the toll plazas on the French motorways (autoroutes) have beacons mounted on gantries above them that detect the transponder travelling underneath and automatically charge the toll to the tag owner's account. The barrier lifts automatically and you drive straight through without stopping.

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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.

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Tolls can be paid either in cash or by credit card. As a rough guideline, when driving from Calais to the south coast of France you can expect to pay between €80-120 in tolls each way. These car stickers have been introduced to try and help cut down air pollution in major French cities.

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You will receive a confirmation email within 4 hours. You will receive an invoice by email within about 24 hours, with the facsimile of your Crit'Air sticker. Carte grise The Crit'Air sticker is sent to you by post within 10 days to the address indicated on the registration certificate (Certificat d'Registration)

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike, with an expanse of 360 miles, is the most expensive toll road in the world. Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, are particularly hard-hit, often incurring costs exceeding $200, depending on their route specifics.

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