Reply To: Has anyone applied for a French certificate?

[BernieParticipant]

Julian – sorry no experience myself but it would probably benefit a number of members if we can get the information posted.

However, I don’t believe the link you include above is relevant – it reads to me as if it if for the owner of a French registered vehicle to apply for a CIC (Certificat d’Immatriculation de Collection) which replaces the French “Historic Vehicle Log-Book” (Carte Grise de Collection).

Meanwhile I have found what I believe is the correct information – see below.  The most interesting thing is the last paragraph but two which effectively says as long as a vehicle has recognised historic status in the UK it needs no additional documentation.  There is an international helpline number so I would expect them to be able to process an enquiry in English – but probably not at lunch-time! – please let us know how you get on

B……… see below ……..

The following info is related to those which arrive by vehicle to Paris.

As you might know, also Paris like many other cities in France has introduced an environmental protection concept. This includes the purchase of a badge / certificate granting access to the inner city. Attention – almost all vehicles are affected.

The official information website: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/

The official brochure / flyer: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/docs/QA-critair_flyerEN.pdf

Do you need a badge / certificate for your specific car? Find out here: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/simulation

On the same website, a number of questions are answered – check out the “FAQ” section.

The affected zone (ZCR) – see street map:

https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/frankreichpariszcr_146989#12/48.8571/2.3411

For those arriving by historic vehicle: as long as your national registration corresponds to the same principles like the French “Carte Grise Collection” (e.g. historic number plates etc.) you do not need to have a certificate.

Historic vehicles (e.g. Citroën DS) with an standard everyday registration plate must apply though!

An international hotline is available at +33.800.97.00.33 and you can also ask individual questions at the service desk.