Driving in France is generally a pleasure, but there are a few things you should familiarise yourself with before you hit the road! One of the great pleasures of driving south through France, perhaps to the Dordogne, Provence or even further south, is observing the changing landscape and, usually, the warming of the weather as you approach the Mediterranean. Most people prefer to avoid the interestingly lively La Peripherique around Paris – even for the most competent drivers this can be a test of nerve. Travellers heading for regions south of Paris might be best to consider one of the Western Channel ferry routes (e.g.Roscoff, Caen, Cherbourg) to provide shorter driving distances whilst avoiding any need to circumvent Paris. Driving in France is generally a safe and stress free experience, but there are a few pointers you should keep in mind:
For more comprehensive information on driving in France, see the guide from our friends at Drive-France.com.
Whichever route you choose we wish you a safe and happy journey. Bon voyage!