How are road charges collected in France?
This summer we'll go to France by car for the first time. I noticed that some motorways on our route require road charge to be paid (in case it matters - we're going from Freiburg to Perpignan).
How is this charge implemented in France? Can it be paid in advance?
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You will usually pay as you exit a big city and enter another one. That is the main idea.
You can calculate exactly how much it will cost on the French Motorway Company website (I picked up the english version for you): http://www.autoroutes.fr/index.htm?lang=en, before getting on the road.
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How do you pay for French toll roads?
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 do tolls in France work?
On most autoroutes, you take a ticket when you enter the highway, and pay the toll when you exit. Look for a toll gate marked by a green downward-pointing arrow. The green arrow means all types of payment are accepted, including euro cash, credit/debit cards, and t\xe9l\xe9p\xe9age (electronic transponder).How much are French road tolls?
How Much Do French Toll Roads Cost? You should expect to pay between 15-40 \u20ac 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.Is it worth getting a toll tag for France?
We've travelled on that day a few times and it can be bad at the tolls (only the tolls in our experience). I got one three years ago - and it has definitely been worth it. We do visit France at least once a year - so is getting used. Some companies charge more for the set up, and monthly charge.Paying motorway toll in France
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There are toll booths when you enter and leave the péage. When you leave, they look at the ticket you got when you got on to see how much to charge you.
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