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France eSIM Prepaid mobile data for your trip
- SFR, Bouygues, Free
- Email in ~1 min
- Activate within 180 days
- 105 reviews →
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Can I activate my plan later?
All plans have a 180-day activation window. If you buy a plan today and don't activate it before Mar 6, 2027, it will be activated automatically.
20 GB - 30 DAYS
$24.99
Based on 1000+ reviews
RAPIDeSIM is rated Excellent
Imane YounessVerified reviewCompréhensif
Compréhensif, ils m'ont aidée à activer la carte eSIM étape par étape. Passion avec ses clients, merci, vous méritez les cinq étoiles, c'est une bonne expérience.
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What your France eSIM includes
- Data
- 1 GB – 50 GB, plus unlimited plans
- Validity
- 7–30 days from activation
- Network
- SFR, Bouygues, Free
- Installation
- One-tap Quick Install — no QR code needed (iOS 17.4+). QR code and manual setup also included.
- Delivery
- By email, minutes after payment
- Activation
- On arrival, when you switch the line on — up to 180 days to do it
- Top-up
- Rechargeable anytime, no reinstall
- Hotspot
- Supported — share with your travel companions
- Phone number
- Data only — keep your own number for calls, WhatsApp and SMS
- Coverage
- France
Not included
- Local phone number
- Calls and SMS
- 5G everywhere — depends on network and device
- Unlimited without rules — Fair-use policy →
Source: computed from this product's 8 plans and its network metafield.
Everything you use at home, everywhere you go
Find your way, stay reachable, share the moment and book the next step, without hunting for Wi-Fi. Typical data use per app, to size your plan.
- Google Maps≈ 10 MB / h
- Waze≈ 20 MB / h
- WhatsApp≈ 300 MB / h (video call)
- Instagram≈ 300 MB / h
- TikTok≈ 800 MB / h
- YouTube≈ 500 MB / h (480p)
- Netflix≈ 1 GB / h (SD)
- Spotify≈ 70 MB / h
- Booking.com≈ 5 MB / search
- Airbnb≈ 5 MB / search
- Uber≈ 10 MB / ride
- Google Translate≈ 1 MB / photo
How much data do I need? Calculator
Estimates for typical use; video quality and background updates change them. Logos belong to their owners.
Visiting other countries too? These regional plans include France
One eSIM for the whole trip: same email, same install, nothing to reinstall at the border.
eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM
| eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM | RapideSIM | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price known before you leave | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ready before you land — no airport queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keep your number & WhatsApp | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local data rates | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No contract, no hidden fees | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Install before you leave, activate on arrival
- Open Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data
- Tap “Add eSIM”
- Scan the QR code from your email
- Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
- Open Settings → Connections / Network
- Open SIM Manager → “Add eSIM”
- Scan the QR code from your email
- Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
No QR code? Easy install is also available — just follow the link in your email.
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
- Install at home, on Wi-Fi Installing needs a connection; the plan only starts at destination.
- Data only Your SIM stays in place for calls and SMS; WhatsApp works over the eSIM.
- Compatible, unlocked phone Check in 10 seconds →
105 reviews on the France eSIM
Collected by Loox from customers who ordered this eSIM. Shown as they are, most recent first.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 105 reviews.
It’s just starting
Fast, efficient, and reliable service. Couldn’t be happier!
J'adore cette eSIM ! Mon téléphone ne détectait pas le réseau au début, mais l'équipe d'assistance a trouvé une solution rapidement. Maintenant, tout fonctionne à merveille 😍
L'activation a été simple, et le support a été incroyable pour résoudre mon problème. Je suis ravi.
Activation facile, service client réactif et très serviable. Tout était parfait 👌🏼
Simple activation and great follow-up support. Excellent!
Très pratique pour les touristes. Je n’ai jamais eu à me soucier de trouver un réseau Wi-Fi. La connexion était stable et rapide. Je recommande vivement 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Au début je n'ai pas su comment l'activer mais on m'a aidé dans le support, vraiement bravo pour leur patience et professionnalisme ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻 J’ai pu partager ma connexion avec d’autres appareils sans aucun problème. Très utile en voyage. Je recommande vivement 👍🏻
Parfait ! L'activation était fluide, et le support a répondu rapidement à ma demande.
Support resolved my issue within minutes. Great experience 👍🏽❤️
Flawless activation and great support team. Highly recommend!
Service impeccable ! J’ai utilisé l’eSIM pendant mon séjour en France et je n’ai eu aucun souci de connexion, même dans les petites villes ❤️☺️
Une solution idéale pour rester connecté en France sans payer de frais de roaming. Je recommande 👍🏽
Seamless process and very helpful support. Five stars!
Perfect from start to finish! Activation was seamless, and the team resolved my network issue in no time. Excellent service!
Excellent eSIM! Initially, I struggled with scanning the QR code, but their live chat support walked me through the process. The data speeds were impressive. I’ll definitely use this again 🤝
تفعيل سهل ودعم ممتاز. أي مشكلة تم حلها بسرعة. رائع 👍🏻👍🏻🌹
This eSIM service is amazing! I had an issue activating it on my phone, but the customer support team was quick to respond and solved the issue efficiently. The connection was excellent throughout my trip to France. Highly recommended 👍🏻
I was hesitant to try an eSIM, but this service exceeded my expectations. I had a minor issue with activation, but support was professional and friendly. Highly recommend 👌🏻
Excellent service! I traveled across France, from Paris to Marseille, and the connection was flawless everywhere. Highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The service worked flawlessly. My only issue was understanding the data package options, but the support team was very patient and explained everything clearly. Fantastic experience 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Fast and reliable connection! I faced a minor issue switching networks, but the customer support was super helpful and resolved it in no time. A great experience!
I loved how easy everything was. The team is fantastic!
Service parfait ! J’ai voyagé dans toute la France et l’eSIM a fonctionné sans aucun problème. Très satisfaite 🤩😍🥺
Great service throughout France.
RAPIDeSIM was a lifesaver during my trip to France. From Paris to Nice, the internet speed was fast and reliable. Highly recommend!
Excellente expérience ! L'activation était simple, et quand j'avais un souci de réseau, le support a résolu le problème immédiatement. Service au top ❤️
تجربة ممتازة! التفعيل كان بسيطاً، والدعم كان سريعاً في حل أي مشكلة واجهتها
Le réseau était rapide et fiable partout en France, même dans les trains à grande vitesse.
Customer service was prompt and solved everything perfectly.
عملية التفعيل كانت سلسة، وكان الدعم سريعاً جداً في حل مشكلتي👍🏽👍🏽❤️
Très bon service eSIM. J'avais un problème pour choisir le bon forfait, mais le support client a été très patient et m'a guidé. Tout fonctionne parfaitement maintenant.
Easy to set up and use. I’m very happy with the service!
Easy to activate and fast support when I needed it. Overall, a great experience.
تجربة مذهلة مع شريحة eSIM. كنت أحتاج إلى مساعدة في إعداد البيانات، والدعم الفني كان رائعًا وساعدني بخطوات بسيطة.
Service impeccable ! Activation facile et support qui s'occupe de tout rapidement.
The process was quick and efficient. Customer support was amazing!
Very satisfied! The process was easy to follow, and the support team was responsive and helpful. Great service overall.
The activation was simple and straightforward. Had a small issue, but the support team took care of it immediately. Very impressed!
France eSIM: what to know before you travel
Which France eSIM plan should you choose?
Budget around 1 GB per week if you stick to maps, messaging and bookings. For a typical one- to two-week trip with social media, photos uploaded each evening and the odd video call, 5 to 10 GB is the right size. Beyond that — remote work, streaming, sharing your connection with the family — go for 20 GB or an unlimited plan. Picked the wrong one? It doesn't matter: the eSIM is rechargeable, so you add data mid-trip without reinstalling anything.
How much does a France eSIM cost?
Plans for France start at $2.99, and the price table above lists every option with its data, validity and exact price — no surprise charges when you land. The comparison that matters isn't with a local SIM card, it's with your operator's roaming: a few dollars for the whole trip instead of a bill calculated per megabyte. What you see is what you pay, once, and the eSIM never auto-renews.
Do you need a QR code to install your France eSIM?
No — and this is exactly the part travellers dread for no reason. Your confirmation email contains a Quick Install link: open it on the phone you're taking with you, tap once, and iOS (17.4 and later) opens the eSIM installer with every setting already filled in. No second screen, no camera, no typing an SM-DP+ address. The QR code and manual setup are still in the same email if you prefer the classic method or you're on Android.
Can you top up your eSIM once you are there?
Yes, and that is the real difference from an airport SIM card. If your data runs out halfway through your trip, you open the top-up page with your order number, pick a new package, and the data lands on the eSIM you already installed within seconds. Nothing to reinstall, no shop to find, no ID to show. Your usual number also stays active on your physical SIM throughout the trip: calls, texts and banking verification codes keep arriving as normal.
France: detailed coverage
France is a country of connections — the RER to the right terminal, the TGV you nearly miss at Gare de Lyon, the village boulangerie that closes at noon, the Alpine hut that needs booking two days ahead. All of it now lives behind a screen, and roaming charges are a poor way to pay for it.
A France eSIM puts fixed-price data on your phone before you leave, working from arrival at Roissy, Orly, Nice or the Eurostar platform.
How much to buy. Three or four days in Paris typically uses 1–3 GB: navigation, museum bookings, restaurant reviews, messaging. A fortnight touring — Loire châteaux, Provence, the Côte d'Azur, Brittany — usually sits between 5 and 10 GB. Ski weeks and remote-work stays are the cases for 20 GB or an unlimited plan, because evenings indoors mean streaming.
- Cities, motorways and the main rail corridors are consistently covered.
- Mountain valleys in the Alps and Pyrenees, parts of the Massif Central and some Breton coastline lose signal — a known reality of the terrain rather than a plan limitation.
- Paris metro coverage is good but not uniform on the deepest lines.
Practical for the paperwork side of travel. Contactless payment, parking apps, SNCF Connect tickets held in a phone wallet and the codes your bank sends to confirm a payment all assume you are online. That is the argument for buying data before departure rather than hunting for Wi-Fi at a service station.
You keep your own number. The eSIM handles data only; your usual line stays active on your physical SIM for calls, texts and verification codes.
Select the size that fits your itinerary below — city break, château tour or a season in the mountains. It is delivered within minutes and stays dormant until you arrive.
All France eSIM plans
| Plan | Validity | Price | Regular price | Per GB / day | Choose → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99/GB | Choose → | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | $2.00/GB | Choose → | |
| 10 GB Most popular | 30 days | $14.99 | $1.50/GB | Choose → | |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $24.99 | $1.25/GB | Choose → | |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98/GB | Choose → | |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $19.99 | $2.86/day | Choose → | |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $47.99 | $3.20/day | Choose → | |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $59.99 | $2.00/day | Choose → |
Source: store plan prices incl. taxes at page load. Per-GB = price ÷ data.
FAQ
France eSIM — frequently asked questions
How do I install my France eSIM?
Your France eSIM arrives by email right after payment, as a QR code. Scan it from your phone settings (Add eSIM), turn on data roaming for the new line, and you’re connected. No QR handy? Use the quick-install link included in the same email.
Follow the visual walkthrough: iPhone guide · Samsung / Android guide.
When should I install it before my trip?
Ideally at home, before you fly — the plan only starts on arrival, once data roaming is on. You have up to 180 days after purchase to activate it, so buying early costs you nothing.
Which networks will my eSIM use?
On arrival, your eSIM connects automatically to SFR, Bouygues, Free — no manual setup needed. The full coverage details are listed in the Description tab above.
How long do the France plans last?
The plans on this page are valid for: 7 DAYS, 30 DAYS, 15 DAYS. The clock starts at activation on arrival, not at checkout — with a 180-day window to activate after purchase.
Can I add more data later?
Yes — this eSIM is rechargeable. Head to the recharge page with your order number, choose a package, and the data lands on your existing eSIM in seconds. No new installation needed.
How can I see how much data is left?
Enter your order number on the recharge & usage page to view your remaining balance and every plan linked to your eSIM.
Does hotspot / tethering work?
It does — turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and share your data with a laptop, tablet or travel buddy.
What if I run out of data?
Your eSIM simply goes offline — never a surprise bill. Recharge it in a few seconds from the recharge page and you’re back online on the same eSIM.
Will WhatsApp and my usual number keep working?
Absolutely. Your home SIM stays in place for calls, SMS and your WhatsApp account, while the eSIM quietly carries your internet. Remember to switch off data on your home line to dodge roaming fees.
How does unlimited data work here?
Unlimited plans are built for normal travel use — maps, socials, streaming in moderation. Very heavy usage (large downloads, constant background streaming) may be slowed under the fair-use policy. Read the full policy.
