France eSIM - Travel Internet at the Best Price
eSIM Plans for France
Choose your package
7 Days
15 Days
30 Days
Need Broader Coverage? - Regional & Global Plans
Check out our regional and global eSIMs - prices shown are the starting rate, and coverage includes this destination.
Why choose AviaeSIM?
Instant activation
193 countries
24/7 support
Save up to 90%
Network Coverage in France - 4G/5G Carriers
How to Activate eSIM in France - 3 Steps
Choose Your Plan
Pick the right plan and check out securely online
Scan the QR Code
Get your QR code by email and scan it with your phone
Connect & Go
Turn on mobile data and you're online the moment you land
Frequently Asked Questions - France eSIM
Yes - eSIMs work fully in France on local carrier networks. Activation is simple: buy a plan, get a QR code by email, scan it in Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, and turn on mobile data. The whole thing takes 2–3 minutes.
Our eSIMs run on local 4G/5G networks in France. Urban speeds average 30–100 Mbps - plenty for video calls, streaming, and social media. Rural coverage can be slower, but 3G is widely available as a fallback.
eSIM is supported by iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Huawei P40 Pro+, and most other modern smartphones. Run your phone through our compatibility checker before buying.
Most eSIM plans are data-only. For calls and messages, use WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, or similar apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data. A handful of plans include a local phone number - that's clearly flagged on the plan details.
Just buy a new plan straight from our website or app - your new QR code arrives within seconds. Unlimited plans never run out.
Most modern phones hold 8–10 eSIM profiles, but only one can be active at a time. Delete old eSIMs and add new ones whenever you need to.
Local plans cover one country and are usually the cheapest option. Regional plans cover a group of countries (e.g., across Europe) and are ideal for multi-country trips. Global plans work in 173 countries - more expensive, but you pay once for worldwide coverage.
Yes - eSIMs are completely safe. They're embedded in your phone, so they can't be physically stolen or lost, and data is encrypted just like on a regular SIM card.
Support
Need help? Email us at [email protected] — we reply 24/7 in multiple languages.
All France eSIM plans
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $2.52
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $3.24
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $3.78
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $5.22
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $8.28
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $14.04
- 500 MB · 3 daysfrom $1.98
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $2.34
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $2.88
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $3.24
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $3.24
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $4.32
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $4.50
- Unlimited · 3 daysfrom $5.40
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $5.40
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $6.48
- Unlimited · 5 daysfrom $7.20
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $7.74
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $9.36
- Unlimited · 7 daysfrom $10.20
- Unlimited · 3 daysfrom $11.34
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $12.42
- Unlimited · 10 daysfrom $14.10
- Unlimited · 5 daysfrom $16.38
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $19.62
- Unlimited · 15 daysfrom $20.52
- Unlimited · 7 daysfrom $20.70
- Unlimited · 10 daysfrom $26.28
- Unlimited · 30 daysfrom $33.30
- Unlimited · 15 daysfrom $49.32
- Unlimited · 30 daysfrom $69.48
- 50 GB · 30 daysfrom $97.20
- 50 GB · 90 daysfrom $130.50
- 100 GB · 180 daysfrom $252.00
- 300 MB · 3 daysfrom $1.80
- 200 MB · 30 daysfrom $2.43
- 1 GB · 5 daysfrom $4.50
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $5.76
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $9.72
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $12.06
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $15.30
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $18.90
- 5 GB · 60 daysfrom $18.90
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $29.70
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $32.40
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $41.94
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $52.56
- 5 GB · 60 daysfrom $65.52
- 10 GB · 180 daysfrom $90.00
- 20 GB · 365 daysfrom $105.30
- 10 GB · 180 daysfrom $120.42
- 20 GB · 365 daysfrom $135.90
- 60 GB · 125 daysfrom $268.20
Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for France
Planning a trip through Paris, the French Riviera or the Loire Valley? A France eSIM connects to Orange, SFR or Bouygues Telecom the moment you land at Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY) or Nice (NCE) — no Orange boutique queue, no passport photocopy at a phone shop. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online to book Uber rides to the Louvre, Google-map Montmartre, or upload Eiffel Tower reels from a Seine cruise. Choose a 7-day 3 GB plan for a Paris long weekend, a 30-day 10 GB plan for a France circuit through Provence and the Côte d'Azur, or France eSIM unlimited data if you're working remotely from a Lyon or Bordeaux café.
eSIM vs French Tourist SIM — Which Works Best in Paris?
French carriers (Orange, SFR, Bouygues) sell tourist SIMs at Paris and Nice airports, but an eSIM for France travel activates before you land and includes EU-wide roaming, useful if your itinerary extends into Switzerland, Italy or Spain.
| eSIM | Orange Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15–30 minutes (Orange boutique queue) |
| Cost | from ~$0.20/day | €15–40 per 2-week tourist pack |
| EU roaming | works across EU + UK + Switzerland | French SIM EU roaming included |
| Paperwork | none — just QR scan | passport copy at some boutiques |
| Top-up | instant online | Orange app or in-store |
France eSIM FAQ — Paris Coverage, EU Roaming & Unlimited Data
Which is the best eSIM for France?
The best eSIM for France depends on your itinerary — a 7-day 3 GB plan covers a Paris + Versailles long weekend, a 30-day 10 GB plan fits a full France tour through the Loire Valley, Provence and the Côte d'Azur, and France eSIM unlimited data is ideal for digital nomads working from Lyon or Bordeaux. Our France eSIMs run on Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom, so 4G/5G coverage is strong across Paris, Nice, Marseille and all major TGV routes.
Can I use a France eSIM across the EU?
Yes — our France eSIM includes EU-wide roaming, so the same plan works seamlessly when you cross into Belgium, Switzerland, Italy or Spain without extra fees. Ideal for side trips to Brussels, a Riviera drive into Monaco, or a Eurostar hop to London. For itineraries covering 4+ countries, consider our regional Europe eSIM instead.
Is a prepaid France eSIM cheaper than carrier roaming?
Yes — typically 80–90% cheaper than US or non-EU carrier roaming to France. A 30-day 5 GB France eSIM starts from $5–10, while AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile international day-passes often run $10–15 per day. For a Paris week, the eSIM pays for itself before you finish your first croissant.