France has a superb road network. The country has an area roughly twice that of Britain but with only slightly more people, so, except in a few large cities and at peak holiday weekends, traffic is rarely a problem. If you're in a hurry take the excellent autoroutes which can easily speed you from one side of France to the other in a long day. But otherwise get yourself one of the excellent Michelin Regional maps and follow the yellow roads for some enjoyable driving and a taste of the real France.
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