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It's cheap and reliable to post to France with Parcel2Go.
By comparing prices from the best couriers in the UK, we make it our mission to bring you the best prices to ship to France. We’re so confident you won’t find the same service at a cheaper price, our Lowest Price Guarantee means if you do - we’ll match it!
Read on to discover our top tips on how to send a package to France.
What is the best way to send a package to France?
When you post to France with Parcel2Go, there are lots of delivery options you can choose.
Your parcel can be in France in around 2-4 days if you choose a fast service such as UPS Super-Fast Delivery, and every parcel you send with us comes with free parcel tracking.
Our services are super convenient. You can choose to drop your parcel off at a local drop-off shop, or arrange a collection from the comfort of your own home such as our Evri International Collection.
These are our top tips to make sending a parcel to France simple and stress free.
1. Package your parcel securely
We work with the UK’s best couriers, but you’ll need to package your parcel securely to make sure your items arrive in France safely.
We suggest the following:
- Use new boxes if possible. Triple corrugated boxes are best and will protect your items well over long distances.
- Choose a box that is bigger than your item. This will give you room to put extra packaging around it.
- Before putting your items in the box, wrap them individually with bubble wrap.
- Scrunched up bubble wrap, packing foam, or balled up newspaper is ideal for packing between your items and the outer box.
- Seal your box with plenty of strong packing tape.
2. Format the address correctly
French addresses are quite similar to UK addresses. The most important thing to remember is to add the locality after the postcode.
Here’s a useful guide on how to format a French address which tells you everything you need to know.
3. Attach a customs label
When you’re sending a parcel to France, customs declarations can be tricky if you've not come across one before. But don't worry, that’s where P2G can help.
Our International Shipping Hub has lots of useful information to help you ship to France, as well as a handy shipping checklist to ensure you haven’t missed anything. We also have a specific checklist for business users that will tell you everything you need to know.
A few things have changed since Brexit regarding customs. These are a few points to be mindful of when sending a package to France:
- Gifts under €45 (including postage) will be exempt from EU VAT
- Shipments over €46 (including postage) are subject to EU VAT at 19%
- Packages sent direct from online marketplaces will have to pay EU VAT
Before packing your parcels to post to France, make sure you check our list of prohibited items.
How much to send a parcel to France?
It only costs £6.89 to send a parcel to France with Parcel2Go.
We keep our prices low by comparing quotes from the most trusted couriers in the UK such as Royal Mail, DPD and Parcelforce. Whatever your budget, we can help you send a parcel to France with a range of express and economy delivery services, that will get your parcel there safely and on time.
Finding the most economical way to send a parcel to France is simple with Parcel2Go. Just get a quote like you would when you send a package anywhere else in the UK.
International Couriers
You can be confident that your shipment will arrive when you need it to when you choose from well-known international couriers such as FedEx and TNT Express.
When you ship to France with Parcel2Go, you’ll get free parcel tracking too, so you’ll know exactly where your parcel is every step of the way.
Do Evri deliver to France from UK?
Yes. Evri offer drop off delivery and Evri collection services to France from UK.
The cheapest way to send a parcel to France is with our Evri Europe Standard Parcelshop service with prices from just £6.89.
Do DHL deliver to France?
Currently, we only offer UK to UK delivery with DHL on Parcel2Go. But you can find Malternative couriers to France here.
