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The short answer
The best eSIM for France is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $4.79, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.19 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Orange |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $3.29 (regional plan, 33 countries) |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $4.79 |
| A month | 10 GB, 31 days, $6.29 (regional plan, 31 countries) |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $20.29 (regional plan, 34 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in France: what to know
Opensignal's late-2025 report gave Orange the top coverage experience and the fastest download speeds, while Free Mobile led 5G availability and Bouygues led 5G coverage. Orange, the network on our plans, is the strongest all-round.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which France eSIM for your trip
- A week$3.293 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$4.795 GB · 30 days
- A month$6.2910 GB · 31 days
- Longer$20.2920 GB · 90 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
France data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Orange 5G | $1.39 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | Orange 5G | $2.79 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Orange 5G | $3.39 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Orange 5G | $3.59 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Orange 5G | $4.79 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Orange 5G | $6.89 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 33 countries | $1.19 |
| 1 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 34 countries | $2.99 |
17 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
France eSIM by city
France coverage, place by place
| Paris | RATP announced in 2020 that 4G covers metro stations, tunnels and trains for all four French carriers, though readers say pockets of no signal remain. |
|---|---|
| Nice | Bouygues, Free, Orange and SFR reportedly all provide 3G/4G in the roughly 3 km underground section of the west-east tram line, four stations. |
| Lyon | A guide says the Rhonexpress airport tram provides free wifi and power sockets, handy for getting online right after landing in Lyon. |
| Provence | Travelers on a forum report no service problems on U.S. carrier roaming around Avignon, Uzès and Eygalières; heavy data use can trigger throttling. |
| Chamonix | A guiding company says reception on Mont Blanc is generally good, so emergency calls from a phone usually work; hut staff are another option. |
| Corsica | A Corsican news site reports SFR activated a new antenna at Col de Verde to improve coverage on the pass road and part of the GR20 trail. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in France
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
- Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG)
- Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE)
- Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY)
- Brest (BES)
- Bastia (BIA)
- Bordeaux (BOD)
- Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL)
- Beauvais (BVA)
- Clermont-Ferrand (CFE)
- Figari (FSC)
- Lesquin (LIL)
- Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS)
- Montpellier/Méditerranée (MPL)
- Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS)
- Nantes (NTE)
- Strasbourg (SXB)
Planning France
Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for France?
The one that fits your trip and runs on France’s main networks (Orange). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 17 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for France cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $1.19 and went up to $25.69 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in France?
Opensignal's late-2025 report gave Orange the top coverage experience and the fastest download speeds, while Free Mobile led 5G availability and Bouygues led 5G coverage. Orange, the network on our plans, is the strongest all-round.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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