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eSIM for France

Use your phone in France like at home.

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Good for maps, messaging and travel apps.

Total £2.99
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Network Orange
Speed 4G, 5G
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France travel eSIM

France eSIM with prepaid mobile data and Orange network coverage for Paris, train trips and city breaks.

Best for travellers visiting France who want data for airport arrivals, Paris Metro, hotel check-ins, maps, train station changes and coastal routes without daily roaming surprises.

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Core benefits

Keep mobile data ready for maps, train tickets, hotel messages, ride apps, restaurant bookings and route checks across France.

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Orange network coverage

Connects to Orange network coverage in France for everyday travel data across Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Provence and popular train routes.

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Best for

Paris weekends, Eurostar arrivals, French Riviera trips, Disneyland Paris days, ski routes, wine regions and city-to-coast travel.

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Compared with roaming

Use prepaid data upfront instead of paying daily roaming add-ons or searching for a local SIM after landing in France.

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Popular France routes

Useful for Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Cannes, Chamonix, Disneyland Paris and French Riviera travel days.

Uses Orange network coverage in France. Coverage, speed and network availability may vary by location, device, local conditions, rural areas, mountain routes, ski resorts, tunnels, underground stations, large indoor venues and heavy network congestion.
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14-day refund for unused eSIMs

If your eSIM cannot connect to a supported local network and has not been heavily used, contact support within 14 days of purchase and we’ll review the issue.

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France eSIM questions from UK travellers

Clear answers about buying, installing and using a France eSIM before travelling from the UK.

Can I buy a France eSIM from the UK?

Yes. You can buy your France eSIM before leaving the UK, install it while you still have stable Wi-Fi, and start using mobile data when you arrive in France.

Should I install my France eSIM before I travel?

Yes. It is usually best to install your eSIM before departure using home Wi-Fi or airport Wi-Fi. In most cases, you should only start using the plan when you arrive, so your data validity is used during the trip.

Can I keep my UK number while using a France eSIM?

Yes. On most dual-SIM phones, you can use the France eSIM for mobile data while keeping your UK SIM active for calls, texts, WhatsApp, banking messages or verification codes.

Is a France eSIM better than UK roaming?

For many UK travellers, a prepaid France eSIM is easier to control than roaming. You know the data allowance and price before you travel, instead of relying on daily roaming passes or pay-as-you-go data rates from your UK network.

Will this France eSIM work in major cities and tourist areas?

The France eSIM is designed for travel use in common tourist areas, cities and transport routes. Coverage and speed depend on the local mobile network and the places you visit.

Can I use this France eSIM for maps, WhatsApp and travel apps?

Yes. You can use mobile data for Google Maps, WhatsApp, iMessage, email, translation, transport apps, hotel check-ins, ride apps and general browsing while travelling in France.

Does this France eSIM include calls and SMS?

Most travel eSIM plans are data-only. You can still use internet-based services such as WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, Messenger, email, maps and translation apps using mobile data.

Will my phone support a France eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked. Many recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and flagship Android models support eSIM. Check your phone settings for “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan” before buying.