Driving from the north of Paris to the south takes about 12 hours using the city’s efficient network of highways called auto routes. Europe is relatively small and driving from Paris is a good way to explore France and other countries in Europe. Since the mid-90’s it is easy to get from Paris to London by car. Using the Eurotunnel will get you there in about 6 hours. Italy is an 8 hour drive, Spain is a 10 hour drive and Brussels is a 3 hour drive. Drivers driving from Paris should be aware of a few tips about driving in France. The French highway has a speed limit of 130 km per hour.

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This speed limit has been strictly enforced for the past few years and it would not be weird to see cops waiting for you to make an error while driving from Paris. Respect the speed limit while driving from Paris and you will be fine. Car is definitely the best mode of transportation if you intend to tour several cities. There are a few rules to understand while driving on highways:

• Respect the speed limit
• Left lanes are used by cars traveling at faster speeds. Slower cars should stay on right lanes. It is dangerous to drive slowly on the left lane and French drivers are likely to tailgate you.
• Don’t go too slow either
• Don’t travel at the beginning or end of holidays or long weekends in order to avoid long hours of traffic.

Look for the best lodging options for you such as hotels and France vacation rentals. France vacation rentals are spacious and more affordable than hotels. Look into the variety of different France vacation rentals available to you.

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