Free eSIM in France — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.80
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
France
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
France eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 39 fixed-data France plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 15-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 6 of the 44 France plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a France eSIM cost?
A France eSIM from Wanderly costs $1.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (7 days) and $11.99 for 20GB (10 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $1.99/GB at 1GB against $0.60/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, France works out at a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.40 median across the 182 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 17 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| 3GB | 5 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 7 days | $4.99 | $1.00 |
| 10GB | 15 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 10 days | $11.99 | $0.60 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare France with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇫🇷 About eSIMs in France
France has excellent 4G coverage across almost the entire country, and outstanding 5G in the major cities. Wanderly France eSIM plans connect to Orange or SFR — the two carriers with the widest reach from Paris to the Provence lavender fields, the Cote d'Azur and the ski resorts of Chamonix and Val d'Isere.
You will use RATP for the Paris Metro, SNCF Connect for trains, WhatsApp for gite hosts, and Google Translate for menus outside Paris. 8–12 GB is comfortable for a one-week Paris trip; two weeks including Provence and the coast usually want 15 GB. Consider our Europe regional plan if you are also crossing into Italy, Spain, Belgium or Switzerland — one plan, one QR, seamless roaming.
Airport SIM kiosks at CDG and Nice exist but are painfully overpriced. Install the eSIM at home and skip the line.
How to activate your eSIM in France
- 1Buy before you flyInstall at home on Wi-Fi. Data starts only when you first use the plan.
- 2Enable in ParisAfter CDG or Orly, switch to the France eSIM for data and turn on Data Roaming.
- 3Save the Metro appRATP for Metro, SNCF Connect for trains — both require data for real-time updates.
- 4Consider regional EuropeIf you plan side trips to Italy, Spain, or Belgium, a Europe eSIM covers 30+ countries on one plan.
France eSIM FAQ
Which network does the France eSIM use?
Orange or SFR — the two largest French carriers with the widest 4G and 5G footprint.
Will it work on the TGV?
Yes, coverage runs along all major high-speed rail corridors including Paris–Marseille, Paris–Bordeaux and Paris–Strasbourg.
Does it work in Provence and the Cote d'Azur?
Yes, Orange has strong coverage across Provence, Nice, Cannes, Monaco and the Camargue.
Should I get France-only or Europe-wide?
If you only visit France, stick with France. If you cross into Italy, Spain, Switzerland or Germany, the Europe eSIM saves money and hassle.
How much data for 1 week in Paris?
8–10 GB covers Metro, maps, translation and social media comfortably.
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