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I don't know your van, or anyone else's, but for me I can't see any point getting a crit air sticker. I still won't be allowed in a ZFE. Ime, there's a lot of blanket advice out there. My advice is, before you get a sticker, make sure you're actually allowed in the ZFEs.Sorry guys but we're off to Ile de re in 4 weeks time, it's our first time in our MH in France and there are 2 or 3 things I just can't make my mind up on.
1, Do I go toll or toll free?
2, Can we stay on the main route through Rouen without a crit air sticker?
3, Will we avoid the low bridges if we stick to the main tolls?
We have quite an early sailing from Dover and we are planning a stopover in th Loire.
Any guidance will be very much appreciated.
Keith
My Crit-Air was applied for and issued by gouv.fr so I assume, hopefully rightly, that it covers all of France.I don't know your van, or anyone else's, but for me I can't see any point getting a crit air sticker. I still won't be allowed in a ZFE. Ime, there's a lot of blanket advice out there. My advice is, before you get a sticker, make sure you're actually allowed in the ZFEs.
Thanks so much for the detailed directions. When I finally go on my trip to Portugal, I will need to avoid Rouen completely. I had presumed the easiest way would be to go via Le Havre.When, a few years ago a fuel tanker caught fire on the bridge, that nearly all take through Rouen, we were forced to find an alternative route, the bridge actually twisted and sagged under the extreme heat. The way we found best was, around 32km before Rouen take the A29 E44 motorway towards L Harve. At junction 9 take the exit toward Yevtot on the D929 and follow signs to Pont de Brotonne, D131 and D490, after the bridge stay on the road D490 onto D913 then the D313 which is straight route from Yvetot to the A13 E46 motorway, then follow signs for whichever way you need to go, we always take the A28 E402 to Le Man's and onward. We find it so easy, about 8 miles further but often hours quicker.
Having been travelling that route for more than 20 years l have 3 pet dislikes, Rouen, Nantes and Tours, I would go via Japan to avoid, forever changing road plans + digging them up. Wish I could put together similar to your planned trip, one day maybe.Thanks so much for the detailed directions. When I finally go on my trip to Portugal, I will need to avoid Rouen completely. I had presumed the easiest way would be to go via Le Havre.
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ok I've just 'refreshed' my research. I had been under the impression, that I would be eligible for the very lowest, which basically means not allowed, but it seems there is no such sticker.My Crit-Air was applied for and issued by gouv.fr so I assume, hopefully rightly, that it covers all of France.
Just been looking at the route in detail, and if you come off the A28 at the north end of junction 11, prior to the motorway slip road, you go onto the D929 all the way to Yvetot and on from there.Looking at a larger scale map, it looks like your suggested route doesn't actually go onto the toll road if leaving the A28 at junc.11... looks OK.
I have Crit-Air 2, but not on MH which I haven't, nor likely to, taken to France, 2008, tad old.ok I've just 'refreshed' my research. I had been under the impression, that I would be eligible for the very lowest, which basically means not allowed, but it seems there is no such sticker.
For your situation, you possibly need to check if you can still go into Paris, as of/after? July this year. It seems only high end certificates will be allowed.
eta reading this entire thread and following some of the links, it seems that Paris is not the only place to say no to lower end sticker (and unclassed) vehicles. Just because you have a sticker still doesn't mean you're ok to drive wherever you want (even if you need to!)
We have Crit-Air 5 but still travel around France just avoiding LEZs.I have Crit-Air 2, but not on MH which I haven't, nor likely to, taken to France, 2008, tad old.
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How do you know which class my vehicle falls into.
Hymer B524
3850kg
6m length
I've searched out and about live motorhome matters and it comes up with nearly 5,500 suggestionsI’ve posted that twice!! Was why I suggested search term
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They don't mention 'motorhome/campervan etc', but I presume you did, in the enquiry?
Yes, I stated it was 2011 motorhomeThey don't mention 'motorhome/campervan etc', but I presume you did, in the enquiry?
I don't think anyone is getting their knickers in a twist, it was just the concern over the LEZ and whether or not one might get nicked.What is it with Rouen that gets people's nickers in a twist. We have been through Rouen a dozen times on the old and new ring roads, over bridges and through tunnels with never a problem. We are 3560 weight, no crit sticker and no Angle Mort. Depending on the next stop ie if its east or west we just let the Satnav do her thing
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I think you've answered your own question. You've done it many times but for some it's their first.What is it with Rouen that gets people's nickers in a twist. We have been through Rouen a dozen times on the old and new ring roads, over bridges and through tunnels with never a problem. We are 3560 weight, no crit sticker and no Angle Mort. Depending on the next stop ie if its east or west we just let the Satnav do her thing
That road is speed ramp-and-30kph zone hell though surely, as it threads through some villages? I got on that road on my last attempt at Rouen and counted that as a 'fail' because surely the D18E is the correct road, as it usually flows quite nicely with no ramps and no 30kph zones.It’s simple, down the hill towards Rouen and keep left, take the next right onto the D6015 direction Pont de l’ Arche.
It is but it’s a more direct route to Pont de La Arche.That road is speed ramp-and-30kph zone hell though surely, as it threads through some villages? I got on that road on my last attempt at Rouen and counted that as a 'fail' because surely the D18E is the correct road, as it usually flows quite nicely with no ramps and no 30kph zones.
Also, heading north on the D18E last September I saw a fuel station that had the cheapest diesel I'd seen, but unfortunately I noticed too late to make the entrance .
Ah, I see. What is significance of Pont-de-l'Arche though - a toll free route across the Seine?It is but it’s a more direct route to Pont de La Arche.
I’ve been using it for a number of years.
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