Fast facts

France has one of the most extensive and best maintained road networks in the world.
French railways are state of the art and include the 300km/h TGV train linking all major cities.
The world’s largest road bridge, the Millau Viaduct, was opened in southern France in 2005
The Paris Metro (underground) was started in 1900. It has 14 lines and carries 1.3 billion passengers a year
Self drive is best for rural and regional areas where public transport is patchy or non existent
Driving in the major cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon etc is best avoided
Fuel is more expensive than Australia, but cheaper than the UK
Deisel is cheaper than petrol which is the opposite to Australia - see fuel price site
France's motorways or Autoroutes are toll routes

Click here for an overview of transportation in France.