France eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$1.60 / GB · $0.27 / day
$7.99
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$7.99
France 5 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across France.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across France.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across France.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across France.
High-speed 5G mobile data for France. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for France. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for France. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
France 5 GB · 30 days
$1.60/GB
$7.99
Total
$1.60 / GB
$7.99
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$7.99
France 5 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to France
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for France
7 plans for France, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Orange.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover France
40 regional plans include France. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if France is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in France
A travel eSIM for France is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in France, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Orange on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in France?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. France plans start at $3.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in France?
A travel eSIM for France is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your France eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in France, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
France connectivity guide
France is straightforward to stay connected in above ground and unusually inconsistent below it. Coverage across the country is strong, the TGV keeps you online for most of a journey, and then the Paris Métro — the system you use most — has patchy service that surprises visitors who expected the Tokyo or London experience. This guide covers which networks you get, where they genuinely fail, what arrival at Charles de Gaulle and Orly looks like, and what a French trip actually consumes.
Read the full France guide →What to eat in France
Baguette
A long, crisp loaf of French bread, a daily staple often enjoyed fresh from the local boulangerie.
Any local artisanal bakery (boulangerie artisanale) across the country.
Croissant
A buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, heavily popularized in France.
Bakeries nationwide for breakfast.
Macarons
Sweet meringue-based confections filled with ganache, buttercream, or jam.
Ladurée or Pierre Hermé in Paris.
Crêpes
Very thin pancakes, either sweet (with sugar, Nutella) or savory (galettes from Brittany).
Crêperies in Brittany or street stalls in Paris.
Boeuf Bourguignon
A rich beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine, slowly cooked with carrots, onions, garlic, and mushrooms.
Traditional bistros in Burgundy or Paris.
Coq au Vin
Chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and occasionally garlic.
Classic brasseries and rural restaurants.
Escargots de Bourgogne
Snails cooked in a shell with garlic and parsley butter.
Burgundy region and traditional Parisian brasseries.
Ratatouille
A vibrant stewed vegetable dish consisting of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs.
Restaurants in Nice and the Provence region.
Bouillabaisse
A traditional Provençal fish stew featuring various local fish, shellfish, and saffron.
Marseille's Old Port seafood restaurants.
Quiche Lorraine
A savory tart with a pastry crust filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, cheese, and bacon.
Bakeries and cafés throughout the Lorraine region and countrywide.
What to see in France
Eiffel TowerParis
The iconic iron lattice tower offering breathtaking panoramic views of the capital.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Louvre MuseumParis
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
4-5 hours · book ahead
Palace of VersaillesVersailles
The opulent former royal residence known for the Hall of Mirrors and vast manicured gardens.
Half day · book ahead
Mont Saint-MichelNormandy
A spectacular gravity-defying abbey perched on a rocky tidal island.
Half day
Château de ChambordLoire Valley
A masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and the largest château in the Loire Valley.
3 hours · book ahead
Promenade des AnglaisNice
A famous seaside walkway along the sparkling azure waters of the Mediterranean.
1-2 hours
Basilique Notre-Dame de FourvièreLyon
A magnificent basilica dominating the Lyon skyline, offering great city views.
1-2 hours
Calanques National ParkMarseille
Stunning limestone cliffs dropping into deep blue coves, perfect for hiking and swimming.
Half day
Cité de CarcassonneCarcassonne
A remarkably preserved medieval fortress city that feels like a fairytale.
3-4 hours
Strasbourg CathedralStrasbourg
A towering masterpiece of Gothic architecture with an astronomical clock.
1-2 hours
Getting around France
TGV (High-Speed Train)
Connects major cities across France at speeds up to 320 km/h. Requires advance seat reservation.
€30 - €120+
TER (Regional Train)
Slower regional trains serving smaller towns and villages.
€10 - €40
Metro
Extensive underground transit systems in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, and Toulouse.
€1.70 - €2.15 per ride
Tram / Bus
Above-ground public transit ideal for areas without metro coverage or smaller cities like Bordeaux and Nice.
€1.50 - €2.00 per ride
Rental Car
Available at airports and train stations. Requires an IDP (International Driving Permit) for some non-EU licenses.
€40 - €80 per day
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, G7, FreeNow
Uber and Bolt are widely used. G7 is the official Parisian taxi app and often can use priority lanes.
Practical things worth knowing in France
Paying for things
- Widely accepted everywhere, including bakeries and small cafes.
- Highly prevalent across the country.
- Cash still useful for: Small market stalls, Coin-operated public toilets, Tips for exceptional service
Basics
- Emergency number: 112
- Plugs: Type C, Type E · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- Service is legally included ('service compris') on bills. Leaving small change or 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated but not mandatory.
Public holidays in France
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Many businesses closed, reduced public transit. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Almost everything is closed, including major museums; public transport is heavily restricted or completely halted in some cities. |
| Victory in Europe Day | May 8 | Some shop closures, national memorials take place. |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | Major celebrations, military parades in Paris, fireworks, crowded streets. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Many smaller shops closed as it coincides with the traditional French summer holiday period. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Public holiday, many businesses closed. |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Memorial services, banks and some shops closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Most businesses, attractions, and restaurants closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.
Networks in France
Plans for this destination run on Orange.
- Networks
- Orange (5G)
- 5G
- 7 of 7 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).