Useful Information
These pages provide additional information that we think can help make any trip to France easier.
Have we forgotten anything? Please drop us a message and we'll look to get it added to the website.
Breakdowns
What to do and what not to do, should the unthinkable happen.
Crit'Air and clean air zones
A number of towns and cities have clean air zones, to help reduce air pollution. Will your car need a sticker to show it is compliant, or will you need to stay away from those urban areas?
Driving in winter
Making sure you have everything you need to stay legal when driving to those skiing resorts..
Roadside services
Rest areas and service areas can be found across the entire motorway network. But what's the difference?
Toll motorways
The inevitable encounter if you're making a long trip cross country. Motorways will save you loads of time, but they're not always free!
Autoroute concessionaires
A small guide to who runs each motorway.
Free-flow toll motorways
The new generation of toll motorways, that don't require you stopping at a toll booth.
Voies réservées
The free flowing lanes that are being rolled out across France - great as long as you have someone else in the car!
