The lay of the land
France touches 8 countries by land, and that changes the planning: flying in and out of the same airport is a choice here, not an obligation.
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Travelling to France?
Everything you need for France, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
TRIP FILE DATA
Paris earns the hype, but France’s real trick is variety: Alpine peaks, Atlantic surf, Provençal markets and more cheese than days of the year.
- REGION
- Europe
- CURRENCY
- EuroEUR
- CAPITAL
- Paris
- PLUGS
- Type C / E230 V
- LANGUAGE
- French
- AREA
- 551,695km²
Travel notes for France
FR / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
No counter to find, no passport to show to buy a SIM: an Ozu eSIM is on your phone before you take off. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. And because it runs on local networks, the bill at home never learns you travelled.
Timing your trip
Summer in France lands between June and August, and the prices and the queues come with it. If you can pick, May or September give you the same place with fewer people and less heat.
Paying your way
Tipping is a local custom, not a universal one: in some countries it’s built into the bill, in others it’s an insult, and in others it’s how the staff actually get paid. Ask once when you arrive and you’ll stop guessing at every table.
Documents & cover
Check whether your destination wants an electronic authorisation before boarding: these are done online and can take days to come back. And always confirm with the country’s own official source, because these rules change without notice and guides go stale.
Getting understood
Numbers are what get misunderstood most: prices, times, platform numbers. Have them written or typed rather than spoken, and repeat them back before you agree to anything.
Bordering countries
Andorra
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Monaco
Spain
SwitzerlandCities in France
FR / 1Your pre-flight checklist
FR / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in France, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€3.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.13/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
5 lounges across France's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at France’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in France from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for France depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · France€5.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · The Infinity Lounge (NCE)€39.00−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€44.99
With Ozu+€33.99/month
YOU SAVE €11.00/monthGood to know
FR / FAQDo I need a visa for France?
Entry rules for France depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in France?
Yes. With a France travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in France?
Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €1.13 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my France eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in France, so buying early costs nothing.
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