Pentecost Traffic Brings France to a Standstill – Kilometer-Long Jams Heading South

France is experiencing one of those days on the highways where patience is the most important travel companion. With the start of the long Pentecost weekend, a massive travel wave is sweeping through the country – hitting the already heavily burdened traffic arteries with full force. Since late morning, endless lines of vehicles have been inching southwards from the greater Paris area. Particularly affected are the classic holiday routes to…