Easter weekend departure traffic in Paris and Ile-de-France: Bison Futé's advice

This three-day long weekend is the perfect time for a little spring break, before the Easter vacations arrive! But be careful on the roads, which look set to be particularly busy on Friday April 29 and Monday April 1, 2024, with much of the country classified as orange. Easter weekend always generates a lot of traffic, with families travelling all over the country. So if you want to get away from it all, you'll have to be patient this Easter weekend, according to Bison Futé's forecast.

In the Île-de-France region, traffic is expected to be very heavy from late Friday morning until mid-evening, especially towards the toll plazas. Congestion is expected from early Saturday morning on the A10 and A6 freeways, intensifying as the hours go by.

On the return journey, Monday will see heavy traffic in the Paris region and elsewhere, requiring careful planning to avoid peak times.

Easter Weekend traffic forecasts

Friday March 29: A day classified as orange at national level, traffic will be particularly heavy. Bison Futé advises you to :

• Leave or cross the Paris region before midday.
• Avoid certain freeways during rush hour, notably the A31, A1, A13, A25, A7, A72, and the Mont-Blanc tunnel.

Saturday March 30: In the Île-de-France region, we recommend leaving before 8 a.m. to avoid major difficulties, especially on the A10 and A6 freeways.

Monday April 1: Traffic will also be heavy on the return journey, with the day classified as orange. We advise you to :

• Reach or cross the Île-de-France region before 2pm.
• Take into account peak traffic times to avoid congestion on roads such as the A25, A13, A10, A7, A43 and N85.

As we told you, this year's Easter weekend falls early in the calendar, ahead of the French school vacations , while marking the start of the Luxembourg vacations. The weather conditions are not to be overlooked, especially as Météo France has placed several regions under a vigilance orange for snow and ice this Wednesday in the Rhone region. On Friday, strong gusts are expected near Lyon, due to Storm Nelson.

Tips for drivers

• Plan your journeys according to the Bison Futé forecasts.
• Download the detailed forecasts to have all the information at your fingertips.
• Be ready to adjust your itinerary according to traffic conditions.

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Remember: on the road, caution is key. Take breaks every two hours, stay hydrated and, if possible, change drivers regularly. Watch out for the weather, too, as thunderstorms and rain could make your journey even more dangerous. A yellow vigilance for strong winds has been announced for the Ile-de-France region this Thursday.