Postal Codes of France 🇫🇷
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.
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
Domestic Delivery
1-2 days
Within France
International
7-21 days
Varies by origin
Customs Threshold
€150
Duty-free limit
Local Carriers in France
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France: International Carriers
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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
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.
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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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