# France eSIM

> A 5 GB France eSIM costs £6.99 for 30 days on Orange with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Your eSIM runs on Orange, so you can message on WhatsApp or Messenger, check maps and book rides on Uber, Bolt or FREE NOW in Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille or Bordeaux, with no SIM card to pack.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: France; speed up to 5G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: Europe
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/france

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £2.50 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £1.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £10.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £1.10 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 | yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £0.78 | yes |
| 50 GB | 180 days | £50.99 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £1.02 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.72 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £2.04 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99 | £1.61 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99 | £1.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £0.95 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £0.82 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £7.49 / €8.49 / $9.49 | £1.50 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £7.49 / €8.49 / $9.49 | £1.07 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £7.49 / €8.49 / $9.49 | £0.75 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £0.67 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £18.49 / €22.49 / $23.99 | £0.62 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £1.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £1.20 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £0.86 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £0.60 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49 | £0.57 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £0.57 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £8.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £11.49 / €13.49 / $14.99 | £0.77 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £11.49 / €13.49 / $14.99 | £0.55 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £11.49 / €13.49 / $14.99 | £0.38 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £16.49 / €19.99 / $21.49 | £0.37 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £32.99 / €39.49 / $42.49 | £0.37 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £15.99 / €19.99 / $20.99 | £1.07 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $28.49 | £0.88 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $28.49 | £0.63 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $28.49 | £0.44 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £32.49 / €38.99 / $42.49 | £0.43 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £64.49 / €77.49 / $83.99 | £0.43 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.99 | £1.20 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £34.99 / €41.99 / $44.99 | £1.17 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £46.99 / €56.49 / $60.99 | £0.94 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £46.99 / €56.49 / $60.99 | £0.67 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £46.99 / €56.49 / $60.99 | £0.47 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £69.99 / €83.99 / $91.49 | £0.47 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £139.99 / €167.99 / $181.99 | £0.47 | yes |

## Networks

- France: Orange (5G)

## Which France eSIM plan do I need?

Choose by how long you stay and how much you use your phone; the picks below use standard use as the guide.

- **A city break in Paris:** 1 GB a day for 3 days. Maps, messages, social media and some video all fit, so you can spend a long weekend exploring.
- **A fortnight touring:** 10 GB for 30 days suits standard use, with Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and Nice all on your route.
- **A month in France:** 20 GB for 30 days suits standard use, so messages, maps and music last the whole stay.
- **A trip into a neighbouring country:** if your route also takes in a neighbour, the [Europe bundle covering 33 countries](/esim/europe-33-countries) covers France and beyond with one eSIM.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest is 50 GB for 180 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in France?

Your eSIM joins the Orange network in France, with 5G built in. Cities and main roads are well covered, so Paris, Lyon or Nice should feel easy to use. Signal can be patchy in the mountains and deep countryside, so download your maps before a mountain walk.

Your phone picks Orange up by itself, so there is nothing to switch on. Your data reaches the internet through Europe, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more in our guide to [IP addresses abroad](/help/ip-address-another-country). Once the day's allowance is used up, daily plans slow to a basic fair-use speed.

## Using your phone in France: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on once you land at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly (ORY) or Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE). Your eSIM runs on the Orange network. Keep [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) on for the eSIM line.
- **Getting around:** Have Uber, Bolt or FREE NOW on your phone for rides in Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille or Bordeaux.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp and Messenger send your messages over mobile data, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. See [how to keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Data for the trip:** Light use, with maps and messages, is about 1.8 GB for a week. Standard use, with social media and music, is about 4.9 GB. Most plans can be topped up if your trip runs long.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for France?

France eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £6.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the France eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Orange in France, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my France eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in France, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my France eSIM?

Yes. Most France plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

France plans route your data through Europe, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in France are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Does Uber work with an eSIM in Paris?

Yes. Uber, Bolt and FREE NOW all need mobile data to book a ride, so your eSIM gets you from Paris Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly into the city. Log in to the apps before you fly, while you still have home Wi-Fi.

### How much data do I need for a week in France?

A week of maps, messages and email uses about 1.8 GB, and standard use with social media, music and some video is about 4.9 GB. Heavy use, with streaming and hotspot, comes to about 12.6 GB, so pick a size that matches how you'll travel.

### Is there 5G in France?

Yes, Orange, the network your eSIM uses in France, offers 5G. Your phone switches to it only where Orange has 5G and your handset supports it, so check your phone's settings if you want to see it.

### Can I use WhatsApp in France?

Yes, WhatsApp and Messenger both run on your eSIM data, so you can message friends and family from Paris to Marseille without hunting for Wi-Fi in cafés.

### Will hotspot use eat through my data in France?

Yes, hotspot use comes out of your plan just like app use, and it adds up quickly on a laptop-heavy day. If you work from a laptop in Bordeaux or Lyon, choose a bigger size, and see how to [set up sharing](/help/hotspot-tethering).