This eighth weekend of school holidays definitely sees the number of returns take precedence over that of departures. From this Friday, August 18, traffic will be very difficult from the south to the north of the country, especially around the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region and on the Mediterranean arc.

[Updated August 17, 2023 at 2:32 p.m.] If the “weekend of August 15” is behind us with, let’s remember, the only day of summer classified as black by Bison Futé on Saturday August 12, we ‘t have done with traffic jams on the highways yet. And for good reason, the school holidays will still last a good fortnight – the start of the school year is scheduled for Monday, September 4 -, and many French people still take advantage of the beaches, the fresh air of the mountains or the beauty of our countryside. Thus, this eighth weekend of the holidays will be very complicated on the roads, and in particular in the direction of returns. The main axes going from the south to the north of the country will be significantly slowed down from Friday August 18 to Monday August 21. If the traffic will be fluid this Friday in the direction of departures, this will not be the case in that of returns. Many holidaymakers will want to anticipate their 24-hour journey and major difficulties will be encountered in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region and on the Mediterranean arc. The A7, between Orange and Lyon, and the A9, on the sections between Spain and Narbonne and between Montpellier and Orange, will be particularly affected, mainly after midday and in the evening. Ile-de-France, rather calm in the heart of August, will see many holidaymakers join it or cross it from 2 p.m.

How will the traffic be on Friday August 18? Detailed forecast In the direction of departures:

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How will the traffic be on Saturday August 19? Detailed forecast In the direction of departures:

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How will the traffic be on Sunday, August 20? Detailed forecast In the direction of departures:

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How will the traffic be on Monday August? Detailed forecast In the direction of departures:

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