Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
Part of Paris-Normandy motorway closed to traffic due to road defects No reopening date has yet been confirmed, the road authority says, as it offers drivers alternative routes What is the procedure if my car breaks down on a French motorway? New summer flights and flat-rate rail pass: 7 French travel updates Easter delays for drivers and ferries: 7 France travel updates
New 50km/h motorway morning speed limit is idiotic, says French mayor He criticised the rush-hour reduction saying it creates a major safety issue as some drivers slow down to keep to it and others do not
Drivers crash after teens drop concrete blocks onto French motorway The four accused perpetrators have now appeared in court
‘Goodbye Tony’- why this message was shown on French motorway Emotional homage to former colleague was seen on A8 near Nice
Lidl’s €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux spark protests in south-west France On same day French farmers block motorway to Spain and say action will continue if demands not met
Money saver: Ways to reduce motorway toll fees in France From planning ahead to electronic badges, we give tips after fees increase
Farmer roadblocks intensify, holiday traffic: 5 France travel updates We also look at new luggage rules for trains and proposed compensation for people affected by recent rail strikes
Greta Thunberg at protest against new motorway in south-west France The Swedish activist called the project ‘absolute madness’
Which motorway tolls are rising in France and by how much? Overall prices are less than 3%, but considerably higher on some routes
French farmer roadblocks start to end - but not all Unions call off action after extra concessions from the government. €400m in aid has been pledged in total
Hunt for missing boy, 2, from French hamlet focuses on motorway toll Investigators are cross-referencing 50,000 CCTV images with phone records in the latest on the case Travel disrupted around France as farmers blockade Paris and Lyon New Dover border checks may cause 'alarming' 14-hour delays, MPs told Where are French farmers' roadblocks now and what about the weekend?
Which roads are farmers blocking in France? Are ports affected? Up to 85 departments will be impacted on January 26 See where French farmer roadblocks are intensifying French farmer roadblocks continue: Woman killed as car hits barricade Farmers block several French motorways as protests spread Ports prepare for new border checks and 5 other France travel updates New easyJet flights, more France-US connections and weekend traffic
Price freeze on trains, many airlines banned: 7 French travel updates We also look at the best airports in France, the best ferry company in the world and Eurostar delays
Discount Ryanair summer flights on sale: 8 French travel updates We also look at the app to get on fully booked trains, increased motorway tolls, the cancelled Christmas rail strike and more
Lone drivers now face fines for using carshare lane on French motorway Police are issuing fines of up to €135 for people who break the rules
180,000 unpaid fines for no-barrier French motorway section The system is under strain a year after introduction with the operators setting up a ‘crisis team’ to deal with the backlog
Protestors removed from A69 motorway project site in south-west France Police removed environmentalists before they could set up an ‘occupation zone’
MAP: See where in France motorways are currently planned As protestors are cleared once more from the site of the controversial A69 motorway project, we look at where new roads are planned (although not all may end up being built)
French chateau owner heartbroken over motorway planned 300m away Château de Scopont in Tarn should have been protected by its listed monument status
Mont Blanc tunnel closes for maintenance works for two months Scheduled repairs will focus on replacing ventilation system
Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France The transport minister said the majority of local ministers are still in favour of the project, despite significant protests from environmental campaigners
What are the origins of the French priorité à droite rule? The rule is almost 100 years old, and is used in many European countries
Some motorway projects in France ‘to be cancelled’: Where are they? We list autoroutes that are currently under construction or newly approved - or awaiting approval
Drivers ‘tricked into fines’ at France’s first barrier-free motorway This is the claim of a leading French association, which says the road is a ‘trap’ for drivers
What is new and what changes in France in September? From train services to Spain, and pension reforms, to major roadworks, we highlight key changes
Radars to catch drivers wrongly using car share lane on rise in France The cameras work by thermal imaging of body-heat to identify how many people are in the vehicle and can lead to a €135 fine
French motorway deaths: woman, 40 ‘probably on family holiday from UK’ Prefecture issues general safety warnings for drivers in holiday traffic
Alcohol, drugs and technology blamed as French motorway deaths rise Fatalities on French toll motorways rose to 188 last year
How do you pay a free-flow motorway toll in a rental car? There are plans to introduce more motorways in France without toll barriers. We look at how you can pay the toll while driving a rental vehicle
Where will traffic be worst in France this weekend? Warnings have been issued with holidaymakers expected to hit the roads in large numbers again
French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving If the trial on the A10 south-west of Paris is successful, the technology could be rolled out on a larger scale
French motorway breakdown fees have gone up, here is what you pay now The biggest increases are for weekend and nighttime callouts
French toll roads: Drivers ‘paying more due to 2015 government deal’ Motorway toll prices have risen by 4.75% over the course of 2023, year-on-year
Legal bid launched to put brakes on controversial new French motorway Ten organisations have clubbed together to file a complaint over the construction of the A69 between Toulouse and Castres
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a French motorway? There are specific rules to be aware of such as not contacting your insurance provider for breakdown assistance
Protesters dispersed as diggers begin work on new French motorway Construction of the A69 Toulouse and Castres road is very controversial
Protests intensify over plans for French motorway extensions The French Transport Minister has announced all new motorway projects will be reviewed, as environmental activists block traffic in Normandy
Road jams as protestors block Normandy motorway over extension plan Hundreds of ecologists blocked the road and others near Rouen. They also took action in nearby forests to hinder the destruction of trees required by the plans
France prepares for first no-barrier toll motorway. How will it work? The Paris-Normandy A13/A14 road will be the first motorway in France to remove toll barriers along its entire length. Other motorways have only removed them on certain sections.
Work on new controversial motorway in southern France ‘has begun’ That is the claim of France’s transport minister Clément Beaune, contradicting his comments last month that he would reexamine the project
Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think? Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment
Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think? Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment
Violence fears ahead of protests over new motorway in southern France The A69 motorway is planned to run between Toulouse and Castres
French city to trial paying drivers not to use motorway at rush hour The scheme will pay €2 for each journey not taken. Critics have condemned the idea as ‘cosmetic’
Motorists highlight issues with France’s first free-flow toll motorway An 88-kilometre section of the A79 between Sazaret and Digoin uses technology instead of physical toll booths to charge motorists. But the system is not without its critics
Strikes, Eurostar offer, Brittany Ferries: Eight French travel updates We also look at new UK/US flights to France, motorway charging points and two proposed rail services set to make city commutes easier
How to save on rising motorway tolls in France The major motorway networks have announced significant savings on péage fees of up to 40% for some drivers. We explain
Ferry at risk, €100 fuel aid, toll badge scam: 8 French travel updates We also look at trials of a train powered solely by hydrogen, new flights and more
Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023 We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more
Northern French city to offer cash bonuses for carsharing on motorways Up to €80 per month will initially be available to drivers who replace their usual solo journeys with carshare trips
Six changes for drivers in France in 2023 The coming year will see new incentives for car sharing and some enhanced grants for buying an electric car but also more low emission zones and a fuel price change
Car plate recognition replacing France’s ‘slow’ motorway toll barriers An 88km stretch in central France is the first to be permanently equipped with a new ‘freeflow’ system
France’s first barrierless péage: what penalty for forgetting to pay? The motorway toll on the A79 aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, to save on fuel and emissions
France rules out reducing motorway speed from 130km/h to 110km/h Some had called for the measure as a way to benefit the environment and to save on rising fuel costs, but the prime minister says she is not in favour of this
New poll: 68% say they support French motorway speed limit reduction Study suggests people would be prepared to slow down in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Motorways tolls in France set to rise: what can drivers expect in 2023 Transport minister also speaks of a new protection for some against train fare increases
First barrier-free paying motorway to open in France today The new system aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, and to save on fuel and emissions. There are several ways to pay
Should French motorway speed limits be cut to 110km/h? Your feedback The possibility of reducing the maximum limit from 130km/h has been receiving government and press attention in recent weeks
Language classes, motorway tolls: Tips for saving money in France Five ways to save money in France, from paying less at swimming pools to improving your language skills for free...
Protests against new motorway plan for southwest France The campaigners say that the plans are ‘anachronistic’ and go against environmental priorities, but proponents say the Occitanie motorway is needed
French PM requests new study into reducing motorway speed to 110km/h The idea was dismissed last year but has now resurfaced and is being cited as a way to save drivers money. A petition of opposition has been launched
French holiday costs: How have they been affected by inflation? From travel to accommodation, leisure and eating out, prices are rising – causing some to take shorter holidays or stay closer to home
TotalEnergies announces extended fuel discount on French motorways The 12-centimes discount will last until at least August 31 at service stations across the country and comes in conjunction with the countrywide government discount
Recap: Heavy traffic all weekend in France plus some TGVs cancelled The number of drivers on certain motorways is expected to double this weekend
TotalEnergies announces summer fuel discount on French motorways The scheme would take ‘at least 10 centimes’ off the price of fuel at all of the company’s motorway services over July and August
What do middle lane motorway drivers risk in France? As more than a third of drivers in France tend to linger in the middle, experts share the risks and penalties at stake for the risky practice
France trials signs asking drivers to give cars on hard shoulder space The new signs will appear on national roads and motorways over the next three years
Cost of living: Five ways to beat the motorway toll rises in France Spend a little time planning your journey and you could save money on French motorway tolls
Recap: 14 changes and updates for residents in France in February Changes include key dates on Covid rules, EU Covid passes, holidays, pension bonuses, interest on saving accounts, sales and more
French motorway network announces freeze on most short-trip toll costs Vinci Autoroutes said that the average increase of 2% on péages would not apply to two in three journeys of less than 50 kilometres
Our French retirement haven is stuck between motorway and new TGV Couple’s ‘quiet’ farmhouse first had a motorway built nearby and now a new high-speed train line project is to pass close to another side
2022 changes for drivers in France: Higher taxes and speed limiters Aid up to €6,000 to buy an electric car is also extended, CritAir rules tighten for some cities and more privatised radar cars take to the roads