About the site

Voie Rapide (translates as "Expressway") was set up in 2017 to provide information on major road networks in France, doing so by way of graphical "strip" maps - something that was not previously availabe for many countries.

The idea of the site was conceived in 2015, taking two years to put together before being launched. In 2018, after a year long "bedding in" period, the site was given a revamp with additional information added. Further refreshes were given in 2020 and 2026 along with a slight refocus, which allowed us to expand the site to include information that would be useful to people intending on driving in France - in effect, becoming a more comprehensive guide to driving and roads in the country.

The site is independently owned and operated, and is done purely as a hobby, so all running costs are paid by the site owner. It's just one person behind the site! We're also not affiliated with any government department or other organisation.

And all that is left to say is, thank you for visiting! Whether you are a first time visitor or a regular reader, your support is gratefully received. If you have found the site helpful or would like to support us further, we're now on Buy Me A Coffee; every donation helps with the costs of running the site. We don't monetise our content, put it behind paywalls or place any adverts on the site; we don't believe in making people pay for helpful information.

Plus we're always open to contrubutions from site visitors - be it photos, information or ideas for new web pages.