In reply to Post #45
Google it and order directly off Web. I haven't ordered one and I'm going on Friday but nowhere near the designated zones but will prep better and get one for next time
Google it and order directly off Web. I haven't ordered one and I'm going on Friday but nowhere near the designated zones but will prep better and get one for next time
In reply to Post #47
Same as the link I provided in post 32 Gerry.
Same as the link I provided in post 32 Gerry.
In reply to Post #48
Cheers guys
Cheers guys
In reply to Post #49
If it's your first trip, I recommend downloading something like app cause you're definitely going to travel on toll roads, and the app might save you some time.
If it's your first trip, I recommend downloading something like app cause you're definitely going to travel on toll roads, and the app might save you some time.
In reply to Post #1
. . .as all other comments . . .a couple of other things to be aware of
1 - Constat Amiable - https://cartraveldocs.com/constat-amiable-daccident-automobile/
In the event of an accident (and thank god I've never had to use this) having this doc at hand will help with any insurance claims and I think its a legal requirement. If the other party does not complete then you may struggle to make a claim . . .and looking at some of the motors in rural France they may not be bothered about the odd shunt!
2 - Cedez la passage a droit - Give way to vehicles on the right.
This is an upside down triangle sign that means **** to us but basically allows priority at intersections to traffic from the right . . .its rare but when it happens you will lose your **** - random battered 2CVs pulling out into a main road right in front of you whilst you hurtle towards them at 60kmh . . .if you see one slow down and approach with caution
3 - Road Cambers.
If you're driving a fully loaded van with 3 peoples gear it will be heavy . . .its either their weird cambers or the fact that your driving position is on the 'wrong' side or maybe both but it can sometimes feel like you're driving against the camber (on a fast main road bend / downhill) and your vehicle will fight 'against' you by wobbling . . .had it happen a few times when bombing it too fast . . .solution - slow down!
Enjoy!
. . .as all other comments . . .a couple of other things to be aware of
1 - Constat Amiable - https://cartraveldocs.com/constat-amiable-daccident-automobile/
In the event of an accident (and thank god I've never had to use this) having this doc at hand will help with any insurance claims and I think its a legal requirement. If the other party does not complete then you may struggle to make a claim . . .and looking at some of the motors in rural France they may not be bothered about the odd shunt!
2 - Cedez la passage a droit - Give way to vehicles on the right.
This is an upside down triangle sign that means **** to us but basically allows priority at intersections to traffic from the right . . .its rare but when it happens you will lose your **** - random battered 2CVs pulling out into a main road right in front of you whilst you hurtle towards them at 60kmh . . .if you see one slow down and approach with caution
3 - Road Cambers.
If you're driving a fully loaded van with 3 peoples gear it will be heavy . . .its either their weird cambers or the fact that your driving position is on the 'wrong' side or maybe both but it can sometimes feel like you're driving against the camber (on a fast main road bend / downhill) and your vehicle will fight 'against' you by wobbling . . .had it happen a few times when bombing it too fast . . .solution - slow down!
Enjoy!