It’s already tomorrow we will celebrate our National Day! On July 14, France celebrates the memory of storming of the Bastille (1789) as well as Federation Day (1790), and this is a feast for the occasion. Who says holiday on Friday, he says three days off, and therefore great flights on the road… Bison Futé is already announcing a day classified as orange in Ile-de-France, west and north in the direction of departure. The A10, A6 and A13 are due to be closed until the end of the day… In order to avoid gridlock as much as possible, here some tips on how to look forward to this day in particular.

Plan your trip in advance

Find out about alternative routes to reach the destination. Check it out recommended shipping time and areas to avoid in particular by consulting Bison Futé. Use navigation apps or websites with real-time traffic information to get information about road conditions, e.g. Waze or Coyote.

Avoid peak hours

try leave early in the morning or at the end of the day, when traffic is generally less heavy. Avoid morning and evening rush hours when people are commuting to and from work. Yes! Some people work, even on a day off! This way you will avoid professional crossoversit’s already…

Choose less traveled routes

If possible, avoid and choose major highways less busy secondary roads. Even if it may make your trip longer, you will travel more relaxed, without traffic jams and without frustration.

Use public transport

If of course it is possible consider using public transportation move. THE trains, TER and RER if you stay in Île de France will work fine but don’t wait to get your ticket! Needless to say, main line buses (FlixBus, Bla Bla Bus) are strictly prohibited.

Be flexible

If you can, adapt your travel schedules according to traffic forecasts. If you can delay your departure by an hour or two, it will help you avoid the difficult hours. In the same way, be flexible about the duration of the trip, sometimes a small detour is better than a long traffic jam…

Stay tuned

Regularly consult with traffic bulletins to inform you about traffic conditions. Some apps and websites provide real-time traffic and delay updates. Radio 107.7 broadcasts traffic information throughout France, regardless of the motorway network (Vinci, SANEF, APRR, etc.) you are on…

Happy National Day to everyone As always, be careful on the road, and this holiday season, avoid excesses.

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