France eSIM – mobile data in France from €3.79
Paris museum slots and SNCF tickets live in apps. With a France eSIM you get spare data beside your own plan's EU/EEA roaming allowance.
France eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Orange (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €18.99
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Using mobile data across France
A plan from an EU/EEA country should work in France at home rates within fair use. Visitors on plans from outside the EU, such as the UK or US, may pay roaming charges, so check your provider's terms. The eSIM is worth having if your allowance is small, you work while travelling or you want to shield your own data. It is data only, and your own number stays active.
The plan uses Orange, one of France's most extensive networks. Coverage is generally good in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and on the Riviera. Weaker areas include remote Alpine and Pyrenean valleys, small rural villages and the tunnels of the Paris metro, where the connection can be patchy.
In France data helps with SNCF train tickets, metro and bus timetables, timed museum entries and maps. Popular sights often need a ticket bought online in advance. A local SIM involves a shop visit and ID, while the eSIM is installed at home. At busy Paris stations and near famous landmarks the network can slow down, but maps and messages usually work. Download your museum tickets and maps beforehand, so even a weak signal is enough.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: France
- Power sockets
- Socket type: C, E. A European C/F plug usually fits without an adapter. An older plug that is only type F does not fit a type E socket, though.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +33
- Your own mobile plan
- EU and EEA roaming rules apply in France, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: France
Will I have a signal on the Paris metro?
At stations usually, but in tunnels it can be patchy. Check routes and tickets beforehand.
Is mobile data good in the French Alps?
In ski resorts and villages, usually. On high slopes and in remote valleys the signal can weaken.
Do I need to register a local SIM in France?
Yes, buying a prepaid card needs ID, and you normally buy it in a shop. The eSIM is installed at home with no counter visit.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in France?
EU and EEA roaming rules apply in France, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Do I need a travel adapter for France?
Usually not. The sockets in France are type C, E, and a European C/F plug fits most of them. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for France?
The calling code for France is +33. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
