There are over 90 toll roads in France below you will be able to see all of them on a map, making it easy to plan a road trip through France. Click on the toll road you are interested in and learn the costs and which major cities connect the toll roads.
Are toll roads free in France?
►Free motorways and routes avoiding tolls
There are a few free motorways in France, and some long-distance dual carriageways that are up to motorway standard. It is even possible to drive right through France avoiding all tolls – though this is not necessarily the best nor the most economical solution.
How do you pay for tolls in France?
You can pay for tolls by credit card or cash. Most tolls are now automated and unmanned but some of the really busy autoroutes do still have manned booths. Where available, booths with a picture of a person in a cap above the lane will be manned so head for one of those if you prefer to deal with a human being.
How much is the tolls in France?
You should expect to pay between 15-40 € when entering a toll road in France. You can pay the toll with euro coins and a selection of cards. It’s recommended to bring cash as not all foreign credit cards are accepted at the toll booths. Here’s everything you need to know before entering the toll roads in France.
Is it worth getting a toll tag for France?
Emovis tag – is it worth it? Yes – for us it is. For many years we traveled to France without buying an Emovis tag (formerly the Sanef tag). Two years ago we traveled to Spain using the Emovis tag which allowed us to pass through the toll booths in France without having to pay at each station.
Can you avoid tolls in France?
Alternative route avoiding all tolls :
c) At Tours, do not join the motorway, just keep following the green signs for Poitiers. d) South of Bordeaux , see “To avoid tolls (southbound) here (left column, in A63 South of Bordeaux section). Then, rejoin the motorway, but leave again at Exit 10, signed Bayonne in green.
Why are tolls so expensive in France?
The reason there are so many toll roads in France is simply because unlike the UK the main roads are not owned by the government they are operated by different companies. The number and variety of the toll operators does mean that there is little consistency over pricing.