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Registering a car in the EU as a non-resident citizen
I am considering a grand tour of the EU by road. This would be in a small electric car; I don't plan on creating lots of pollution as I go. Partly because the car would have a small range and also ...
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Traveling from Germany to England via France by car -> quarantine?
I have a ferry ticket to England on August 14, I’m German and fully vaccinated. As of August 2, I could travel to England and not having to quarantine. But since I’m driving through France, I’m not ...
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Crossing from UK to France and back on the same day in the same car but with different drivers
I am probably going to have to lend my French-registered car to a relative for his trip to the UK. The day he returns to France I am supposed to be driving to the UK myself in the same car.
Both ...
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Do the speed limit reductions due to pollution also apply to electric cars in France?
From time to time, the speed limit is reduced due to pollution in France (example (mirror)). Do these reductions apply to electric cars?
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Do cyclists in France have priority when crossing a road?
Specifically when the road they are crossing has bicycle signs on it, such as this crossing in Versailles:
The road going horizontally (left-right) on the picture is a normal road (for cars) and the ...
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How often are French air protection zones (ZPA) in effect?
I'm planning a trip that will cover France and Germany (and other countries).
Now since I will go by rental car it may be difficult to order environment badges in advance. For Germany I don't think ...
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Does the German environmental badge apply to other countries of Europe?
I planned the trip that will cover Germany, Belgium and France. I am aware that there are environmental zones in those countries and I need the correct badge for my car to enter them.
So my question ...
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Renting a car in france with a German license that is less than 1yr old
I want to rent a car from Toulouse in 2 weeks but I couldn't find any rental companies that rent a car to someone with a license < 1yr old.
Is it a law in France? If not, are there any companies ...
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Are there websites for fuel price comparison for France and Spain?
I have a friend traveling a couple of weeks in France and Spain. He was asking me about the better places to fill up the tank and I sent him this answer:
Petrol price comparison in Europe. Which ...
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How to calculate road toll charges when driving from Spain to Germany?
How much does one have to pay to go the whole way from San Sebastián (Northern Spain) to Munich (Germany) via French (and possibly Swiss) highways (i.e. autoroute or Autobahn)?
Google Maps currently ...
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Scenic route from Switzerland to Calais [closed]
I'm planning to go to England by car for holidays. I would like to take a nice route from Switzerland to Calais where I will take the ferry to England. I don't mind that it will take longer of course.
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Car insurance in France for 100 days
We are travelling to France for an extended stay which is over 90 days (~100). Our motor insurance only covers for 90 days out of UK and have told us they cannot extend this period. Could I cancel ...
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Driving from Nice city (France) to Nice airport are there gas stations that are open early morning?
We've an early morning 7am flight from Nice airport. Are there any gas stations close to Nice airport which are open around 5-5.30am and you can use your credit card to fill up the gas.
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Any tips for parking in Nice, France to save money?
Free parking in old town is super hard to find and parking otherwise is very expensive. Do travelers have tips to save money on parking. Are there parking places outside old town that are free to park ...
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Can I own a French registered car as a non-resident?
I would love to drive through Brazil and Suriname starting from French Guiana. However, renting a car to do this proved to be impossible. There are ferries between French Guiana and Suriname and a ...
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What are the differences between French road signs and American road signs?
I'm looking for a comparison between French road signs and American road signs, just like this one regarding European road signs.
The more exhaustive comparison, the better, but I'm mostly interested ...
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Skiing in the French Alps - by Van
My brother has a Ford Transit which is spacious and comfortable. Our plan is to drive from London to an as yet undetermined ski resort in the French Alps. We plan to pay for parking in one of the ...
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When should one travel by car instead of train when traveling France?
I'm debating if I should travel France by car or not, but I don't know what I need to take into consideration. I'm at the age where I'll be forced to travel first class if I travel France's Eurail. At ...
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Red triangle, yellow jackets, etc. for rental cars in France
Our rental car in France does not have the items required by law, such as a florescent jacket and a red triangle. Should the car rental company provide these items?
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What is the difference between "Gazole" and "Diesel" in France?
I am driving a car with a Diesel engine. I always thought that "Gazole" and "Diesel" were synonymous to each other, only to drive in a gas station which mentioned both terms, as in "Gazole" and "...
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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 ...
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What are my options for long term parking at Paris Charles de Gaulle?
I am flying from Paris on a two week holiday. The parking fees at the airport are quite expensive. Does anyone know alternatives?
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