I am surprised that no-one has mentioned the fiasco of speed limits and signs. (Apologies if I have missed it :)
In 2018 the govenment impose a national limit of 80k on all secondary roads without central
reservations and barriers. They did not change the signs in many places, so despite a 90 sign mobile speed cameras were issuing fines for what the british would see as very minor excesses over 80k.
Despite significant life saving reductions in accidents, the french , as is the culture, rebelled. Burnt, destroyed or rendered unusable many speed cameras, so it was left to plod to catch people. Some individual departments then voted down the government action (ie voted to up the speed), which left a total state of confusion. So unless you are absolutely sure of the local situation it is probably better to assume 80 despite the presence of a 90 sign!
Whilst the attached links give some additional detail they are not uptodate. Trying to find local definitive information is a nightmare. Even local french are unsure.
Feb 2020
www.french-property.com/news/travel_france/relaxation_80kph_speed_limit/
Summer 2019
www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Map-of-France-shows-roads-changing-speed-back-to-90kph
www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/french-speed-cameras-stricter/
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