Country
France
Region
Europe
Format
NNNNN

What is France Postal Code?

Postal codes in France (also known as ZIP codes) are alphanumeric codes used by the postal service to identify specific geographic areas for efficient mail sorting and delivery. The postal code format in Europe is Western Europe. These codes help ensure your mail and packages reach their destination accurately and quickly.

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How to Address Mail to France

Standard Address Format (click to edit)
RecipientJohn Doe
Street123 Example Street
City & PostalNNNNN Paris
CountryFRANCE

Addressing Tips for France

  • Postal code format: NNNNN
  • Write postal code before the city name
  • Country name in UPPERCASE on last line
  • Capital: Paris
  • ISO country code: FR

Shipping to France

France
Domestic Delivery
1-2 days
Within France
International
7-21 days
Varies by origin
Customs Threshold
€150
Duty-free limit

Local Carriers in France

Colissimo Chronopost DPD GLS

France: International Carriers

DHL FedEx UPS

Shipping Tips (France)

  • Always include postal code in format NNNNN for faster delivery
  • Items above €150 may incur customs duties
  • Track your package using the carrier's tracking number
  • Consider insurance for valuable shipments

France Location Information

France, Europe Map
  • Region Europe
  • Subregion Western Europe
  • Capital Paris
  • Phone Code +33
  • Currency EUR
  • Coordinates 46, 2
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Popular Cities in France

123 States Postal Codes in France

State Latitude Longitude
Ain 46.065 4.889
Aisne 49.453 3.047
Allier 46.367 2.581
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence 44.164 5.672
Alpes-Maritimes 43.92 6.617
Alsace 48.318 7.442
Ardèche 44.815 3.813
Ardennes 49.698 4.149
Ariège 42.943 0.94
Aube 48.32 3.564
Aude 43.054 1.904
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 45.447 4.385
Aveyron 44.316 2.085
Bas-Rhin 48.599 7.027
Bouches-du-Rhône 43.54 4.461
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 47.281 4.999
Bretagne 48.202 -2.933
Calvados 49.09 -0.917
Cantal 45.049 2.157
Centre-Val de Loire 47.752 1.675
Charente 45.666 -0.318
Charente-Maritime 45.73 -1.339
Cher 47.024 1.866
Clipperton 10.283 -109.225
Corrèze 45.342 1.317
Corse 42.04 9.013
Corse-du-Sud 41.857 8.411
Côte-d'Or 47.465 4.232
Côtes-d'Armor 48.466 -3.348
Creuse 46.059 1.432
Deux-Sèvres 46.539 -0.902
Dordogne 45.142 0.143
Doubs 46.932 6.348
Drôme 44.729 4.678
Essonne 48.53 1.97
Eure 49.075 0.489
Eure-et-Loir 48.447 0.815
Finistère 48.227 -4.824
French Guiana 3.934 -53.126
French Polynesia -17.68 -149.407
French Southern and Antarctic Lands -47.545 51.284
Gard 43.96 3.494
Gers 43.695 -0.1
Gironde 44.896 -1.594
Grand-Est 48.7 6.188
Guadeloupe 16.265 -61.551
Haut-Rhin 47.865 6.671
Haute-Corse 42.43 8.506
Haute-Garonne 43.305 0.685
Haute-Loire 45.085 3.226
Haute-Marne 48.132 4.698
Haute-Saône 47.638 5.536
Haute-Savoie 46.045 5.864
Haute-Vienne 45.919 0.71
Hautes-Alpes 44.656 5.687
Hautes-Pyrénées 43.143 -0.401
Hauts-de-France 50.48 2.794
Hauts-de-Seine 48.84 2.101
Hérault 43.591 2.807
Île-de-France 48.85 2.637
Ille-et-Vilaine 48.176 -2.213
Indre 46.812 0.976
Indre-et-Loire 47.223 0.149
Isère 45.289 4.99
Jura 46.783 5.169
La Réunion -21.115 55.536
Landes 44.01 -1.254
Loir-et-Cher 47.659 0.854
Loire 46.352 -1.176
Loire-Atlantique 47.348 -2.347
Loiret 47.914 1.76
Lot 44.625 1.036
Lot-et-Garonne 44.369 -0.092
Lozère 44.542 2.929
Maine-et-Loire 47.389 -1.12
Manche 49.088 -2.463
Marne 48.961 3.657
Martinique 14.642 -61.024
Mayenne 48.307 -0.649
Mayotte -12.828 45.166
Métropole de Lyon 45.748 4.596
Meurthe-et-Moselle 48.956 5.714
Meuse 49.012 4.811
Morbihan 47.744 -3.446
Moselle 49.02 6.206
Nièvre 47.119 2.978
Nord 50.529 2.6
Normandie 48.88 0.171
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 45.709 0.627
Occitanie 43.893 3.283
Oise 49.412 1.867
Orne 48.576 -0.502
Paris 48.857 2.352
Pas-de-Calais 50.514 1.811
Pays-de-la-Loire 47.763 -0.33
Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur 43.935 6.068
Puy-de-Dôme 45.771 2.626
Pyrénées-Atlantiques 43.187 -1.442
Pyrénées-Orientales 42.625 1.889
Rhône 44.934 4.241
Saint Pierre and Miquelon 46.885 -56.316
Saint-Barthélemy 17.901 -62.821
Saint-Martin 18.071 -63.05
Saône-et-Loire 46.655 3.984
Sarthe 48.026 -0.326
Savoie 45.495 5.843
Seine-et-Marne 48.619 2.415
Seine-Maritime 49.661 0.368
Seine-Saint-Denis 48.91 2.306
Somme 49.969 1.731
Tarn 43.791 1.676
Tarn-et-Garonne 44.081 1.089
Territoire de Belfort 47.629 6.67
Val-d'Oise 49.075 1.822
Val-de-Marne 48.775 2.322
Var 43.395 5.734
Vaucluse 44.045 4.643
Vendée 46.675 -2.03
Vienne 45.522 4.845
Vosges 48.163 5.736
Wallis and Futuna -14.294 -178.117
Yonne 47.855 3.034
Yvelines 48.762 1.277

Did You Know?

France has 123 provinces/states and 8,894 cities/districts in its postal system.
France is located in Europe and uses the Euro (EUR) as its official currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The postal code format in France is NNNNN. Postal codes help ensure efficient mail sorting and delivery.
France has 123 states. Each has its own set of postal codes for efficient mail delivery.
The capital of France is Paris.
The international phone code for France is +33.
The official currency of France is Euro (EUR).
France is located in the Western Europe subregion of Europe, at coordinates 46.00000000, 2.00000000.
Standard international mail to France typically takes 7-21 business days. Express services (DHL, FedEx, UPS) deliver in 3-7 business days.
Common prohibited items for France include flammable materials, explosives, narcotics, and perishable goods. Check with your carrier for the complete list of restricted items.
France uses a postal code system. The term 'ZIP code' is specific to the United States. Most countries refer to their system as 'postal codes' or 'postcodes'.
You can track packages sent to France using the tracking number provided by your carrier. Visit the carrier's website (DHL, FedEx, UPS, or the national postal service) and enter your tracking number.
France in Other Languages
Nearby Countries
Country Distance Latitude Longitude
Andorra 391 km 42.5 1.5
Switzerland 472 km 47 8
Jersey 477 km 49.25 -2.167
Monaco 494 km 43.733 7.4
Guernsey and Alderney 516 km 49.467 -2.583
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Last updated: April 2026
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