From stick shifts to driving licences and car rental, with a quick diversion to French drivers, here's what Americans need to know about driving in France.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 2 Jun 2026 13:49 CET
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Driving in France, whether in the classic Citroen 2CV or not, has some unexpected quirks. Photo by Jure Makovec / AFP
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