Order your Crit'air vignette
To drive in an environmental zone in France, it is compulsory to obtain a paid Crit'Air environmental sticker.
Prepare your trip to France
Are you planning a trip to France? We’ve put together a range of recommendations and tips to help you get off to a safe start and have an unforgettable travelling experience.
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Order your Bip&Go
Most of the French motorway network is subject to tolls.
The toll charges depend on the distance travelled and the vehicle category (1 to 5).
On some sections, a flat rate must be paid at the toll station regardless of the distance travelled.
Learn more
Order your vignette
Stay informed
Road and motorway traffic forecasts for France, plus information on traffic conditions, congestion, etc.
Traffic jam calendar
A forecast schedule of peak full stops has been drawn up to anticipate the times when traffic is likely to be heaviest on the roads.
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Tips for travelling to France
Are you going on holiday by car? We want to help you avoid a breakdown, which is always annoying and frustrating.
The ACL is taking the lead to help you avoid stress and wasted holiday days by providing you with a list of key precautions to take before you go on holiday.
The checklist
- Remember my ACL Europe membership card
- Have my car checked at the ACL Diagnostic Center
- Get motorway vignettes
- Get an electronic toll box (Bip & Go)
- Plan my route with a GPS or map
- Take my travel guides with me
What you can check yourself
- What condition are my tyres in?
- Are the various fluid levels topped up?
- Do I need to change my windscreen wiper blades?
Practical tips from our experts before you set off for France
Watch our video for practical tips on how to maintain and improve your vehicle. Our experts will give you tips on how to maximise its performance and take certain things into your own hands.
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Our other tips and services for your trip to France
Take the “holiday test” at the ACL Diagnostic Center
The “holiday test” (summer/winter) focuses on the safety and reliability of your vehicle before you set off with your family.
Tailor-made itinerary
Our team of tourist advisers is on hand to help members prepare their journeys in complete safety (itineraries, road maps, guides, motorway stickers, safety accessories and traffic information).
Chat with our team
We are here for you - in real time, it's easy. Discuss with one of our employees via chat.
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