Why Are France’s Highways So Expensive?

CNBC InternationalAbout 1 min readMay 19, 2025Watch original
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Key Concepts:

  • Highway tolls in France
  • A6/A7 Highways
  • Road usage charges
  • CNBC ownership

Highway Tolls in France: A Popular but Expensive Route

France is the most visited country globally, attracting approximately 100 million tourists annually. A significant portion, over half, arrive by road. While the country offers scenic routes, its highways, particularly the A6 and A7 towards Marseille, are heavily congested. The transcript highlights the high cost of using these highways, specifically mentioning the A6/A7 as some of Europe's most expensive. The speaker expresses surprise at the high cost ("it cost us a fortune").

The Question of Road Usage Charges: Why Some Charge, Others Don't

The core question posed is why some countries impose charges for using their highways, while others provide them for free. The transcript sets up an exploration of the reasons behind these differing approaches to road funding and management.

CNBC Ownership

The video ends with the phrase "who owns only on CNBC" which implies that the answer to the question of why some countries charge for road usage will be explored in a CNBC segment.

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