May is one of the quieter months on French roads apart from 3 days that can be very difficult. There are a total of 4 problem days forecast by Bison Fute for the whole of the month, these are the 7th forecast as ‘difficult’ whilst the 25th & 26th are forecast as ‘very difficult’, the 29th is also forecast as 'extremely difficult'.

     

Traffic problems around the Channel ports at present are as follows:

The A16 to the east of Calais at Gravelines has a diversion in place until 30/06/22. Also on the A16 at Dunkerque, roadworks are in place till 12/08/22

      Entry to France is subject to the constantly changing Covid19 situation, please check with French government travel restrictions as well as UK government rules regarding a future return to the UK. Also see our guide on the 'More Useful Info' page. The current ferry/ tunnel situation is as below:

Brittany Ferries have recently confirmed that two ferries will be laid up & a third will not resume crossings. Many routes are either reduced or suspended, this has the following effects:
Plymouth to Roscoff: Sailings have recommenced, check website
Portsmouth to Le Havre: Passenger service suspended until further notice.

Portsmouth to Cherbourg: Sailings have recommenced, check website
Portsmouth to Caen: Running daily but reduced capacity.
Portsmouth to St Malo: Services as scheduled

Poole to Cherbourg: Sailings have recommenced, check website
Plymouth to Santander: Sailings have recommenced, check website

Portsmouth to Santander: Sailings have recommenced, check website

Eurotunnel are operating a regular service, check-in at least 45 mins before travel.

Irish Ferries are sailing to schedule.
DFDS are sailing to normal schedules but have reduced passenger capacity.
P&O See P&O website for current information

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AVERAGE      SUPERMARKET           TOTAL               ESSO                    AVIA 

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1.95€/ litre         1.85€/ litre          2.07€/ litre          1.92€/ litre          1.99€/ litre 

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