The French autoroute electronic tags are great. Saves all that leaning over the passenger seat at the toll booth, faffing with Euros.
We drove to the south of France in July in my Golf GTD Estate and in spite of ‘pressing on’ the cars computer showed mid/high 50s mpg at the end of each day. Similar pace in the UK would have delivered sub 50 mpg and the climate control was working overtime in 35 degree heat. I think it’s because you can generally hold a very consistent pace on cruise control, with traffic levels low enough to avoid regular slowing down and accelerating back up to your chosen cruising speed.
Enjoy the trip!
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