France dominated by domestic brands such as Renault (27% of cars sold in France in 2003), Peugeot (20.1%) and Citroën (13.5%). Over 70% of new cars sold in 2004 had diesel engines, far more than contained petrol or LPG engines. France possesses the Millau Viaduct, the world's tallest bridge, and has built many important bridges such as the Pont de Normandie. There are 464 airports in France. Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in the vicinity of Paris, is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling the vast majority of popular and commercial traffic and connecting Paris with virtually all
Millau Viaduct is direct and without tolls for the between Clermont-Ferrand and Pézenas, except for the bridge itself. The Eiffage group, which constructed the Viaduct, also operates it, under a government contract, which allows the company to collect tolls ("Péage") for up to 75 years. As of 2018, the toll bridge costs €8.30 for light automobiles (€10.40 during the peak season of 15 June to 15 September). Each of the seven pylons is supported by four deep shafts, deep and in diameter. The abutments are concrete structures that provide anchorage for the road deck to the ground in the Causse du Larzac