France eSIM
France eSIM — online from the moment you land
A BellRoam France eSIM gives you mobile data across France without a physical SIM or a queue at the airport. You receive the QR code by email right after payment, install it at home over Wi-Fi, and switch it on when you land at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Nice or Lyon.
Network and coverage
| Network | Orange, France's largest operator |
| Strong coverage | Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, the Riviera, main motorways and high-speed rail routes |
| Weaker spots | High mountain valleys in the Alps and Pyrenees, some rural villages, long rail tunnels |
The network shown on each plan is the one your eSIM connects to.
Which plan should I choose?
- Paris city break (3–5 days): maps, metro planning, ride-hailing and messaging fit in a small total-data plan.
- Road trip or one to two weeks: choose a mid-size plan if you navigate all day, upload photos or share a hotspot.
- Remote work or lots of video: pick the largest plan, or an unlimited Europe plan.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
| BellRoam eSIM | Airport SIM | Roaming from home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | Yes, installed before you fly | After queueing and registration | Yes |
| Keep your own number | Yes, on your main SIM | You swap SIM cards | Yes |
| Cost | Prepaid, fixed price | Tourist prices at the airport | Often the most expensive |
Visiting more than France?
A France plan works in France only. For a trip that continues to Italy, Spain, Switzerland or other neighbours, a Europe eSIM covering several countries on one QR code is simpler.
Get connected in 3 steps
- Choose a plan by data amount and validity, then pay by card, PayPal or wallet.
- Receive your QR code by email within minutes.
- Scan it in your phone's settings, then turn on the BellRoam line and data roaming in France.
If the eSIM cannot be installed or activated because of a fault on our side or the network's, you get a full refund under our refund policy. See also the installation guide and compatible devices.