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Traveling to France? Land Connected.

France runs on reservations, maps and train timetables — all easier with data in your pocket from the moment you land. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect at Charles de Gaulle, Orly or any regional airport without hunting for a SIM shop, and your own number stays reachable for calls and texts back home.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data: 1 GB to 100 GB, valid 3 to 90 days — from light maps-and-messaging trips to heavy streaming and hotspot use.
  • Unlimited & Unlimited Plus: 1 to 30 days at full 5G speeds. A fair usage policy applies — in rare cases speeds may be reduced after 1 GB of use in a day, and full speed resumes the next day.
  • Networks: plans run on major local carriers including Orange (5G), SFR (5G), Bouygues (5G) and Free Mobile (5G). The exact carrier and speed for each plan are listed in its Plan details, right on the plan.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Paris: the Eiffel Tower, the Seine at sunset, and the museum triangle of the Louvre, Orsay and Orangerie.
  • Provence: lavender fields around Valensole in summer, the ochre villages of the Luberon, and bouillabaisse in Marseille.
  • The French Riviera: Nice, Cannes and the cliff-top village of Èze, with day trips to Monaco.
  • The Loire Valley: châteaux country — Chambord, Chenonceau and Villandry, best by bike between villages.
  • Normandy: Mont Saint-Michel at high tide, the D-Day beaches, and Honfleur harbour.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: from Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the RER B train runs into central Paris and is the cheapest reliable option; Orly (ORY) connects by Orlyval and tram/bus. Licensed taxis from both airports to central Paris run on an official flat rate (about €55–€62 from CDG, depending on which bank of the Seine you are going to) — use the official taxi rank and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
  • City transport: the Métro, RER and bus cover central Paris well; buy a Navigo Easy card or tickets at a station or in the transit app before you travel. Walking plus metro covers most sightseeing; for day trips, trains from Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est are the usual starting points.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, widely available: Uber, Bolt, FreeNow and Heetch all operate in Paris and other major cities; Marcel is the RATP (Paris transport authority) app option. Lyft does not operate in France. Uber and other VTC (private hire) prices vary with demand, while licensed airport taxis use the flat rate above — in heavy traffic a taxi can be faster, as taxis may use bus lanes that VTC cars cannot.
  • Driving: if you rent a car, check whether your licence needs an International Driving Permit before you arrive, and expect tolls on autoroutes and tight parking in city centres. Full rental details will have their own card later.

Safety and Practical Tips

France is generally safe for travelers. The main risks are pickpockets around major stations, the Eiffel Tower area and on crowded metro lines — keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or a zipped bag, and be wary of petition and ring scams near landmarks.

Strikes can occasionally disrupt trains and city transport, so check schedules the day before a long journey and keep a backup plan. Tap-to-pay cards and phones are accepted almost everywhere, but carry a little cash for markets and small cafés.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Many passports enter France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under Schengen rules; other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for before travel. Check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.

Official information: France-Visas official portal and the Travel to Europe (EU).

Weather and Climate

  • Four climates in one country: oceanic in Paris, Brittany, Normandy and the Atlantic coast (mild, rain all year); continental in the east, such as Champagne, Burgundy and Alsace (colder winters, hotter and more humid summers); Mediterranean in Provence, the Côte d'Azur and Corsica (hot, dry summers, mild winters); mountain in the Alps and the Pyrenees (snow from late autumn to spring, cool summers).
  • Paris at a glance: January averages around 5°C (highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C); July averages around 21°C (highs near 26°C, lows near 15°C). Rain totals about 640 mm a year and is spread through the year, so a light shower is possible in any month.
  • Best months: May, June, September and October are generally the best for sightseeing — mild, with longer days and fewer crowds than July and August. July and August are the warmest and busiest, and the best for beaches and the mountains. December to February is ski season in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and Christmas-market season in Paris, which is cold and damp then.
  • What to pack: layers all year, plus a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Summer: light clothes, sunscreen and a hat — the south can reach into the 30s. Winter: a warm coat, scarf and gloves. In the mountains, check the altitude: it can be 10°C colder up high than in the valley.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: euros (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, hotels and transport; contactless is common, with a €50 limit per tap without a PIN in most places. Keep some small cash for markets, small vendors and tips.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in France wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise EUR balance means you spend euros without converting each time. Wise also provides an EU IBAN for SEPA transfers. Similar multi-currency cards, such as Revolut, work the same way on the Visa/Mastercard network. Check the card app for current ATM limits and fees before you travel, as these change.
  • Tipping: service is normally included in restaurant prices (service compris), so tipping is optional — rounding up, or 5–10% for very good service, is appreciated but not expected. Taxi drivers are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
  • Cash tips: use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in euros (local currency) if a terminal or ATM offers to convert to your home currency — that conversion is almost always worse.