Welcome to the City of Light! From grabbing a fresh croissant in a corner café to admiring the sunset from the Eiffel Tower, Paris is always a good idea. Stay connected effortlessly as you wander the lovely cobblestone streets. 🥐
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle (CDG)? The RER B train is the quickest way into central Paris, costing around €11.80 and taking 35 minutes. You can also take the RoissyBus directly to Opéra. If you land at Orly (ORY), the Orlyval light rail connects you to the RER B at Antony station, getting you to the city in about 40 minutes. Taxis from both airports charge flat rates to the Right or Left Bank, but expect to pay between €35 and €65 depending on your location.
The Paris Metro is incredibly dense and efficient—you are rarely more than a short walk from a station. Grab a Navigo Easy card for €2 and load it with a bundle of 10 digital tickets to save money. For longer trips across town or out to Versailles, you will use the RER commuter trains. Do not forget that Paris is very compact and wonderfully walkable. Renting a Vélib' or Lime bike is another fantastic way to see the sights at your own pace.
While many Parisian cafés and public parks offer free Wi-Fi, the speeds can be sluggish and connections drop easily. Relying on public hotspots when you are trying to navigate the winding streets of the Latin Quarter or translating a dinner menu is a recipe for frustration. With your own JamboSim data, you can look up train times, book museum tickets on the fly, and post your photos of the Seine without having to constantly ask the local waiters for their Wi-Fi passwords.
The golden rule of Paris: always say 'Bonjour' (or 'Bonsoir' in the evening) when entering a shop, a café, or before asking a stranger for help. It completely transforms how you will be treated. Tipping is not strictly required since a 15% service charge is included in the bill by law, but leaving a euro or two for good service is common. Keep some loose coins for small bakery purchases, though contactless payment is now accepted almost everywhere in the city.
Download these handy apps to make your Parisian adventure perfectly smooth.
Our France national plan is perfect if you are staying local. If your trip includes other countries, check out our Europe regional plans.
Yes! Install your eSIM before your flight and simply turn on data roaming when you land. You will be connected before you even leave the plane.
Your eSIM automatically connects to the best available local network, such as Orange or SFR, without you needing to change any settings.
Absolutely. You can easily buy top-ups via your JamboSim account if you need more data, and the France plan covers you anywhere in the country.
