eSIM for France
Plans from $1.88 per day
France
French plans run on Bouygues and Orange, two of the country's largest networks, delivering dense 5G across Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Bordeaux and solid 4G through the countryside, wine regions, and along the TGV high-speed lines.
Because France sits inside the EU and Schengen, an EU-routed Esim70 plan keeps working as you cross into Belgium, Germany, Spain, or Italy on the same trip — handy for multi-country itineraries that begin in Paris. You skip the in-person ID check, address proof, and (for some carriers) French bank account that local SIMs demand.
Free Wi-Fi is common in cafés, museums, and transport hubs, so even a modest plan covers a typical sightseeing trip; lean on the eSIM for Métro navigation, museum bookings, and staying reachable between hotspots. Install at home and activate on arrival — nothing to set up before you fly.
When to activate
Activate anytimeInstall at home, activate on arrival. France is part of the EU, so an EU-routed plan also gives you coverage across all Schengen countries during the same trip.
Network partners
Bouygues France
Orange France
Connection details
Networks
Bouygues France · Orange France
Speed
5G / 4G / LTE
Hotspot
Allowed
From
$1.88/day
Country context
Currency
EUR
Emergency
112 (EU universal)
Plug type
C / E
Time zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST in summer
Why eSIM here, not a local SIM
Local French SIMs require an in-person ID check, address proof, and (for some carriers) a French bank account — impractical for short trips.
Free Wi-Fi: Widely available. EU roaming regulations cap charges within the EU for EU residents, but as a non-EU visitor those caps don't help you. eSIM bypasses the question entirely.
From order to online in 4 steps
Step 1
Buy your plan
Pick a data plan that fits your trip, pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Common questions about France
When does my plan's validity start in France?
Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a local France network, that's usually as soon as you land and switch off airplane mode. Installing the eSIM at home days before your trip doesn't burn any days.
Can I use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot in France?
Yes, all Esim70 plans support tethering by default with no separate daily cap. Your phone can share its data connection with a laptop, tablet, or travel companion's phone.
Will my home number still work in France?
Yes, modern phones support dual-SIM. Your home SIM stays active for calls and SMS while the Esim70 eSIM handles data abroad. You can keep WhatsApp / iMessage tied to your home number too.
