France eSIM for Paris, Nice, Lyon and Marseille
Prepaid data eSIM for France, bought and managed on WhatsApp. No app, no airport SIM queue and no roaming bill. Your QR code arrives in the chat in about 60 seconds, so you are online when you land at Paris Charles de Gaulle or Nice. UK, US and Canadian travellers pay one fixed price instead of a daily roaming fee.
Get Your France eSIM on WhatsAppOur Partner Networks in France
GleeSim connects you to France's local 4G and 5G networks
Why Travellers Choose GleeSim for France
France is covered by EU roaming for EU SIM cards, but UK, US and Canadian travellers usually pay a daily roaming fee or buy a travel pass. Check your own plan's current rate before you fly. A France eSIM is installed at home and gives you local data at a fixed price, managed in one WhatsApp chat.
Made for City Breaks
Maps, metro and train tickets, museum bookings and translation all run on data. Your eSIM works on the street in Paris, Lyon, Nice and Marseille, not just in the hotel lobby.
One eSIM Across Europe
These plans cover 30 countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the UK, so one eSIM works as you cross borders.
No Local SIM Queue
Buying a local SIM usually means a shop visit and your passport. Your eSIM is installed at home and ready when you arrive.
Keep Your Own Number
GleeSim runs as a second data line. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so your number, bank codes and family groups stay the same.
Plans From $2.03
Five plans, from 1GB for a short trip to 20GB for a month. Pick the data and days that fit your trip.
Top Up on WhatsApp
Low on data in Lyon or Marseille? Send one message and we add data to the same eSIM. No new QR code and no shop visit.
Choose Your France Data Plan
Every plan works in France and in 29 other countries across Europe, including Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK. Use code GLEE10 when you order on WhatsApp for an extra 10% off. Filter below to find the plan that fits your trip.
5 plans found
Europe 1GB, 7 Days
Validity
7 Days
Data
1 GB
Europe 3GB, 30 Days
Validity
30 Days
Data
3 GB
Europe 5GB, 30 Days
Validity
30 Days
Data
5 GB
Europe 10GB, 30 Days
Validity
30 Days
Data
10 GB
Europe 20GB, 30 Days
Validity
30 Days
Data
20 GB
Where Does the GleeSim France eSIM Work?
GleeSim uses France's local networks. Coverage is strong in the big cities and along the main transport routes, with gaps in the mountains and rural areas.
| Area | Network | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport | Local partner networks | Strong 4G and 5G in the city |
| Lyon, Marseille and Nice | Local partner networks | Strong 4G and 5G in the city |
| Riviera and Provence coast | Local partner networks | Good along the coast |
| Bordeaux, Strasbourg and the big regional cities | Local partner networks | Good in the cities |
| French Alps and ski resorts | Local partner networks | Good in resort villages, patchy on slopes and passes |
| Metro and TGV trains | Local partner networks | Good in stations, drops in tunnels |
| Pyrenees, mountains and rural areas | Local partner networks | Patchy outside towns |
France eSIM for Every Stop on Your Trip
One eSIM covers your whole trip, from Paris and Lyon to Nice and the Alps. Following the race? See our Tour de France eSIM guide. Heading to the slopes? Read our French Alps ski trip eSIM guide.
Paris eSIM
Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, the Metro and the museums.
Nice eSIM
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, the Promenade des Anglais and Riviera day trips.
Lyon eSIM
Food trails, the old town and a high-speed train hub.
Marseille eSIM
The Old Port and day trips to the calanques.
Bordeaux eSIM
Wine country tours and Saint-Emilion day trips.
Strasbourg eSIM
Christmas markets and the old town.
French Alps eSIM
Ski resorts, Chamonix and the Mont Blanc area.
Normandy eSIM
The D-Day beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Connected in 3 Steps, Before You Leave Home
Order, install and test at home. When you land in France you just switch the line on.
Choose Your France Plan
Pick a plan above, or send us your travel dates on WhatsApp and we will suggest one. Travelling as a family? Tell us how many phones and we send one QR code per phone.
Receive and Install Your QR Code
Your QR code arrives on WhatsApp and email in about 60 seconds. Scan it in your phone's eSIM settings on home WiFi. We can walk you through it in the chat.
Land in France, Switch On
After landing, choose GleeSim as your mobile data line and turn on Data Roaming. The eSIM connects to a local France network and your home SIM keeps working for calls and texts.
Travel eSIM Without an App: Buy on WhatsApp
GleeSim is a travel eSIM you buy and manage in WhatsApp. You don't download an app, create an account or wait for a call centre. France eSIM buy on WhatsApp, no app: that is the whole process.
Check Your Data Balance
Send one message and get your remaining data back in seconds.
Top Up Mid-Trip
No new eSIM and no new plan. We add data to your active eSIM in the chat.
24/7 Live Support
Real people answer, day or night, including from a cafe in Lyon.
Instant QR Delivery
Your QR code lands on WhatsApp within about 60 seconds of ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions travellers ask us most before a France trip.
What is the best eSIM for France 2026?
The best eSIM for France in 2026 is one you install at home that works in the city, on the Riviera and on the train. For a trip of a week or two, the Europe 5GB, 30 Days plan at $10.15 covers most people. Choose the Europe 10GB plan at $20.30 if you stream, hotspot or video call every day.
How much data do I need for a week in France?
For one week in France, 3GB covers maps, messaging, photos and some video calls if you also use hotel WiFi. The Europe 3GB, 30 Days plan costs $6.08 If you only need maps and messages for a short stay, the Europe 1GB, 7 Days plan costs $2.03
France eSIM vs roaming: which is cheaper?
A France eSIM is usually cheaper than roaming, but check your own plan. Many UK networks charge a daily fee for France, and US and Canadian plans often charge a daily fee or sell a travel pass. Multiply your network's daily fee by the days of your trip and compare it with a GleeSim Europe plan, which starts at $2.03 and is paid once. Rates change, so check your own network.
What is the cheapest phone data in France for tourists?
For most tourists the cheapest phone data in France is a data eSIM installed at home before you fly. A local SIM needs a shop visit and your passport, and hotel WiFi is often slow or limited to rooms. An eSIM gives you your own connection wherever there is a mobile signal.
Does the France eSIM work in other countries?
Yes. The plans on this page cover 30 countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom. You keep one eSIM and one price across the border, so there is nothing new to buy when you leave France.
Is there an eSIM for a trip to France and the UK?
Yes. The Europe plans cover both France and the United Kingdom, so one eSIM works on a Paris and London trip. Pick the data size and days that fit the whole trip. The Europe 5GB, 30 Days plan costs $10.15
Does the eSIM work when I land at Paris Charles de Gaulle?
Yes. Install the eSIM at home before you fly, then choose GleeSim as your mobile data line and turn on Data Roaming after you land. It connects to a local network, so you can message your hotel or call a taxi while you queue at passport control.
Which networks does the France eSIM use?
GleeSim connects you to France's local partner networks, including Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free. Your phone joins the strongest signal available in each place. Coverage is strongest in the big cities and weaker in the mountains and rural areas.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for France?
Not at the moment. GleeSim does not list an unlimited plan for France. The biggest plan is the Europe 20GB, 30 Days plan at $40.60 If you need more data, message us on WhatsApp.
Does the eSIM work on the Paris Metro and TGV trains?
Signal is usually good in city stations and along the main rail corridors, but it can drop in tunnels and on remote stretches. Download maps, tickets and anything you need offline before you board.
Is there signal in the French Alps ski resorts?
Signal is usually good in the main resort villages, but it can be patchy on the slopes, mountain passes and remote valleys. Download piste maps, lift passes and offline maps before you go. We have a guide to using an eSIM on a French Alps ski trip.
Is there an eSIM for the Tour de France?
Yes. A France eSIM works the same for Tour de France fans as for any other trip. Install it at home, switch it on when you land, and stay online at the roadside and in your hotel. Signal can be patchy on remote mountain stages, so download maps and tickets before you go.
Does the eSIM work in Corsica?
If your trip includes Corsica, message us on WhatsApp before you travel and we will confirm what is covered. Mainland cities such as Paris, Lyon, Nice and Marseille are the main focus of the France plans.
Will my phone work with a France eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Recent iPhones, Google Pixels and Samsung phones support eSIM, and you can check your model in your phone's settings or ask us on WhatsApp.
Does this plan include a French phone number?
No. The GleeSim France eSIM is data only and does not include a +33 number for normal calls or SMS. Your home number stays active on your main SIM, and you can call your hotel and drivers over WhatsApp.
What happens if I run out of data in France?
Send us a WhatsApp message and we add more data to the same eSIM within minutes. You don't need a new QR code or a shop.
Related eSIM Destinations
Adding another country or a stopover to your France trip? GleeSim covers these destinations with the same WhatsApp setup.
Your France eSIM Is One WhatsApp Away
Whether it is a long weekend in Paris, a week on the Riviera or a ski trip in the Alps, GleeSim gets you online the moment you land. No roaming bill, no airport SIM queue and no app to install.
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