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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.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your France eSIM in two questions
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 covers France and beyond with one eSIM.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest is 50 GB for 180 days.
All 52 France eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 2 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £2.50 / €2.50 / $3.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €2.00 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £1.40 / €1.60 / $1.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £10.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £1.10 / €1.40 / $1.50 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 / €1.15 / $1.25 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £0.78 / €0.94 / $1.02 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 180 days | £50.99 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £1.02 / €1.22 / $1.32 | Choose |
Networks your France eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in France.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| France | Orange | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through EUROPE, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover France and more countries on one plan.
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. Once the day's allowance is used up, daily plans slow to a basic fair-use speed.
How much data do you need in France?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB500 MB a day · 3 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB3 GB a day · 15 days · £16.49 / €19.99 / $21.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £10.99 / €13.99 / $14.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £18.49 / €22.49 / $23.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB3 GB a day · 30 days · £32.99 / €39.49 / $42.49
How to set up your France eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
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 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.
- 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.
France eSIM 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).
Ready for France?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.