France eSIM: Travel Data Plans

Description

Our France eSIM gives you data in Paris, the Alps, Provence and on the Riviera without your UK network’s EU roaming fee. It suits a Eurostar weekend as much as a ski week or a long summer drive. Our France plans start under £1, so they cost less than a single day of roaming on many UK plans.

France eSIM plans and prices

Card and PayPal payments add a small fee shown at checkout. Bank transfer has no fee.

Which France eSIM plan should I choose?

Weekend in Paris: 1 GB 7-day plan. A week’s ski trip or holiday: 3 GB for 15 days covers most people. Two weeks driving with sat-nav and streaming in the evenings: 10 GB or 20 GB.

Unlimited plans may slow down after heavy daily use under the local network’s fair-use rules. If you need to share your phone’s internet (hotspot), message us before you buy.

Who is this France eSIM for?

• Eurostar weekends in Paris or Lille
• Ski trips to the Alps
• Driving or camping holidays across France
• Summer holidays in Provence or on the Côte d’Azur

Using data in France

• On a Eurostar trip, switch the eSIM line on as you arrive in France.
• Driving holidays use a lot of data for navigation. Download offline maps as a backup for mountain roads.
• Ski resorts usually have good signal in the villages, but it can drop on higher slopes.

How to set up your France eSIM

1. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Not sure? Read our guide to unlocking your phone.
2. Choose your France plan above and pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
3. We email your QR code by hand, 10am to 8pm, every day.
4. At home on Wi-Fi, scan it in Settings (Mobile Data or SIM manager, then Add eSIM). When you land in France, switch that line on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.

Before you travel, it is worth reading the GOV.UK travel advice for France.

More travel eSIMs

Travelling further? See our Spain eSIM, Tunisia eSIM, Turkey eSIM, or browse every country in our travel eSIM shop. Want to call landlines abroad from the UK? Our international calling cards start from £1.49. Need a UK SIM for a visitor? See our pay as you go SIM cards.

Phone not eSIM-ready, or the screen cracked before your trip? Visit our phone repair shop in Plaistow at 396 Barking Road, London E13 8HJ, open every day 10am to 8pm.

France eSIM questions

Does the France eSIM work in Monaco or Andorra?

Not automatically. This plan is for France. Monaco and Andorra have their own plans, so message us if your trip crosses a border.

Can I use the France eSIM for a day trip on the Eurostar?

Yes. The 1 GB 1-day plan suits a day trip to Paris or Lille.

When will I get my France eSIM QR code?

We email QR codes by hand during shop hours, 10am to 8pm, every day. Order at least a day before you fly, so you can install it at home on Wi-Fi.

Can I keep my UK number?

Yes, if your phone has dual SIM. Your UK SIM stays in for calls and texts (your UK network’s roaming rates apply to those), and the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp keeps your usual number.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Most recent phones are: iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer. The phone must also be unlocked. See Apple’s eSIM guide or Samsung’s eSIM guide, or ask us.