France eSIM plans
4 networks
Get a travel eSIM for France and get online the moment you land — on local networks, from $2.99 with 30% off.
Networks in France
Your eSIM automatically connects to leading local networks:
- Orange France5G
- SFR5G
- Bouygues Telecom5G
- Free Mobile5G
- An eSIM QR code by email, instantly
- Activation on arrival — no roaming charges
- Easy top-ups whenever you need more data
Your France eSIM, explained
A France eSIM from Roamly connects to Orange France, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, or Free Mobile, with solid 5G in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and the cities strung along the TGV lines. Coverage tracks the terrain: dependable in towns and on the autoroutes, thinner in the high Alps, the Verdon gorges, and the deep rural valleys of the Dordogne. Corsica deserves particular respect — the island's mountainous interior, and the GR20 trail above all, hides long dead stretches where live navigation simply gives up. Download offline maps before any serious hike or mountain drive.
France sits at the heart of the EU roaming zone, so a Europe-wide plan usually keeps working as you cross into Belgium, Germany, Italy, or Spain — but the borders hide traps. Monaco, Andorra, and Switzerland are not EU members, and many plans treat them as separate zones, so a Geneva day trip or a ski run that ends on the Andorran side can trigger surprise roaming fees. Install the eSIM before you land at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, or Nice, and remember it is data-only: no French number, no calls, no SMS. Keep your home SIM active in the second slot for banking codes.
Paris transit doesn't run on bank-card taps the way London does: the dependable route is loading tickets onto your phone through the Île-de-France Mobilités app or carrying a Navigo pass, so a working connection at the station genuinely matters. TGV and Intercités tickets live in SNCF Connect as QR codes that scan offline once downloaded — buy before boarding, since reception flickers in tunnels and cuttings. Contactless payment is near-universal in cities, though village markets and some bakeries still prefer cash or set card minimums. And in August, when France itself goes on holiday, expect busy networks along the entire Côte d'Azur.
France eSIM plans
Data-only plans that activate on arrival — every plan has a 30% discount applied.
Data plans
Unlimited data
Why buy your France eSIM with Roamly
Trusted local networks
Connect to France's leading carriers with 5G where available — no throttled second-rate routes.
30% off included
Every France plan comes with a 30% discount, applied automatically — no codes, no markup.
Ready before you fly
Buy now, install in minutes, and your data is live the moment you reach France.
How to set up your France eSIM
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Buy online
Pick a plan above and check out. Your eSIM QR code is emailed instantly.
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Install the eSIM
Open your phone settings, add an eSIM, and scan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you travel.
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Connect in France
Select the eSIM for data on arrival — most plans activate automatically when you land.
Will it work on my phone?
Roamly eSIMs work on most phones released since 2019 — recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and more. Your device must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
France eSIM — FAQ
How much does an eSIM for France cost?
Plans for France start from $2.99, with larger and unlimited options available. Every plan already has a 30% discount applied.
Which networks will I connect to in France?
Your eSIM connects to leading local carriers in France, using 5G where it's available, so you get data just like a local SIM.
When should I install my France eSIM?
Install it as soon as you buy. Most plans only start counting once you arrive in France and connect to a local network, so installing early is safe.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in France?
If your phone is eSIM-compatible (most models from 2019 onward) and carrier-unlocked, it will work in France.
Can I make calls with the eSIM in France?
Our travel eSIMs are data-only, but you can call and message over the internet using apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Telegram while connected in France.
Will a France eSIM work in Monaco, Andorra, or on a day trip to Geneva?
Not automatically. None of the three is an EU member, and many plans list them as separate zones or skip them entirely. Check the coverage list before you cross — or toggle data off for the visit — to avoid surprise roaming fees.
Does a France eSIM cover Corsica and the overseas territories?
Corsica, yes — the same four mainland networks serve the island, though the mountainous interior and the GR20 trail have genuine dead zones, and the ferry crossing from Marseille, Toulon, or Nice runs mostly signal-free. Overseas departments like Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion are usually treated as separate zones, so check the list.
Can I buy TGV and Paris metro tickets with mobile data alone?
Yes. SNCF Connect sells train tickets as QR codes that scan offline once downloaded, and the Île-de-France Mobilités app loads metro tickets straight onto your phone. Buy and download everything while you still have solid reception, before boarding.
Can I receive my bank's SMS codes with a Roamly eSIM in France?
No — Roamly eSIMs are data-only, with no number for calls or texts. Keep your home SIM active alongside it in dual-SIM mode so verification codes still arrive, and use WhatsApp or FaceTime for voice.
