On August 9, 10 and 11, French roads will be heavily congested. Bison Futé expects heavy traffic, especially on Saturday, but the other days will not be more expensive.
The weekend of August 9-11 promises to be complicated for drivers in France. Bison Futé is predicting heavy traffic across the country, with peak congestion expected this Saturday.
The first slowdowns on Friday
Friday 9 August, classified yellow by Bison Futé, has already seen an increase in traffic, especially at 13.00. The A4 is affected near Coutevroult, while the A1, A10, A11 and A13 saw delays from the early afternoon and into the night. There are also difficulties in the return direction, especially on the A4, where traffic is heavy all the way.
Red day for Saturday
Saturday August 10, classified as red in the direction of departures, will be the hardest day of the weekend. The A6, A7, A9, A10 and A62 motorways, as well as the national 165 and 205, will be heavily congested. Tourists should expect persistent congestion, particularly on the A10 from Paris to Bayonne and on the A7 between Lyon and Orange, where congestion is expected between 5am and 6pm Returns will not be spared, with morning delays on the main routes connecting the coasts to Île-de-France.
A quieter end to the weekend
More difficulties are expected this Sunday, especially in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and in Île-de-France. The A6, A7, A10 and national 205 highways will be locally saturated. Traffic jams are expected on the A10 in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines and the A6 in Fleury-en-Bière until the evening.
Drivers are strongly encouraged to anticipate their departures and arrivals, avoid peak hours and regularly inform themselves of traffic conditions to reduce the impact of these disruptions.