Will it work on a vineyard day-trip to Saint-Émilion or the Médoc?

Yes - it's a national France plan, so it covers the whole wine region. Coverage is strong in villages like Saint-Émilion, though it can thin out on remote vineyard lanes, so save your route offline before setting off.

How much data do I need for Bordeaux?

A few days of maps, tasting bookings and photos usually fits within 3-5GB. Since the plan works nationwide, the same eSIM covers side-trips to Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat on the coast.

Bordeaux eSIM.

Name: Bordeaux travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Wander the Miroir d'eau, tour Saint-Émilion vineyards and cross the Pont de Pierre, connected in Bordeaux.

from $2.59/day · unlimited dataAll of France →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$4.94$0.49/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$4.94

Good to know in Bordeaux

Bordeaux's tram and the '30' shuttle bus link the airport to the centre - keep your eSIM active to buy tickets in the TBM app. Heading to vineyards? Rural Médoc lanes have thinner coverage, so download directions first.

Two simple ways to buy

Bordeaux eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Bordeaux eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Bordeaux — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Bordeaux?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Bordeaux eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Bordeaux are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Bordeaux eSIM: your local data guide.

Wine country begins right in the city, and a Bordeaux eSIM helps you make the most of it - book a tasting at La Cité du Vin, translate a sommelier's notes, or arrange transport out to the Saint-Émilion vineyards. From the grand Place de la Bourse mirrored in the Miroir d'eau to the buzzing Chartrons district, your maps and bookings stay live.

One eSIM for Bordeaux and all of France. It's the national France eSIM — from $2.59/day with unlimited data, working the same in Bordeaux as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Bordeaux eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.49

$4.94

−66%

15 days3GB

$0.33

$4.94

−77%

30 days3GB

$0.22

$6.58

−85%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Bordeaux

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Bordeaux eSIM from $2.59/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Bordeaux.

Place de la Bourse

Time your visit to the Miroir d'eau reflecting pool and capture the mirrored façade, sharing shots the second you take them.

Les Chartrons

Browse the antique shops and wine bars of the old merchant quarter with reviews and opening hours on hand.

La Cité du Vin

Book timed entry to the wine museum and map the riverside tram route out to the Bacalan docks.

Saint-Pierre

Get pleasantly lost in the medieval quarter's lanes around Place du Parlement, with maps steering you to dinner.

The practical bit

Getting around Bordeaux on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bordeaux

TBM— Bordeaux's tram, bus and river-shuttle app with live times and mobile tickets.
SNCF Connect— Book trains out to Saint-Émilion or Arcachon; live platform updates need data.
Uber— Handy for vineyard transfers or late returns across the city; live tracking needs data.
Bolt— Second ride-hailing option to compare fares and wait times; needs data to book.

How long to stay in Bordeaux

Bordeaux visits typically last three to four days, blending the UNESCO-listed centre with at least one vineyard day-trip out to Saint-Émilion or the Médoc.

How much data for Bordeaux

A balanced 3-5GB covers city Maps, wine-tasting bookings, translation and photos over a few days; Unlimited makes sense only for heavy streaming or tethering a laptop back at your hotel.

Coverage in Bordeaux

4G and 5G are strong across central Bordeaux, the tram network and Mérignac airport, but coverage can thin along remote Médoc vineyard lanes, so save directions offline before heading into the countryside.

Where you're headed

Discover Bordeaux.

Bordeaux, France — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Bordeaux eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Bordeaux, France — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Bordeaux eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Bordeaux, France — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Bordeaux eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Bordeaux, France — a travel moment · stay connected with a Bordeaux eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Bordeaux eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Bordeaux

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Bordeaux?

What is a Bordeaux eSIM?

A Bordeaux eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Bordeaux data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Bordeaux eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Bordeaux eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Bordeaux, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Bordeaux.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in France.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins France's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Orange
SFR
Bouygues Telecom
Free

Popular places covered

ParisNiceLyonMarseilleBordeauxChamonix

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Bordeaux eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Bordeaux eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate it before travelling and data works on arrival at BOD, so you can catch the tram or shuttle bus into the centre and navigate to your hotel without buying a local SIM.

Your Bordeaux eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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