Is there signal while cycling the Loire à Vélo?

Mostly. You will have data in and around the towns and major châteaux, with occasional dips on quiet riverside sections. Download the route offline so navigation keeps working between villages.

Can I book château tickets on my phone?

Yes. With the eSIM live you can buy timed tickets for Chambord, Chenonceau and others online, which is well worth doing in summer when queues build. Coverage at the châteaux themselves is reliable.

Loire Valley eSIM.

Name: Loire Valley travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Châteaux country - from Chambord and Chenonceau to the vineyards and gardens of Villandry.

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 Loire Valley

The châteaux are spread out and rural buses are sparse, so many visitors cycle the flat Loire à Vélo route - keep data live to follow the signed path and check château opening times, which vary by season.

Best time to visit Loire Valley

April to June and September to October are ideal - gardens in full bloom or harvest colours, comfortable cycling weather and fewer coach tours than midsummer.

Two simple ways to buy

Loire Valley eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Loire Valley eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Loire Valley — 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 Loire Valley?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Loire Valley eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Loire Valley 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

Loire Valley eSIM: your local data guide.

The Loire Valley strings together France's grandest châteaux - Chambord's rooftops, Chenonceau arching over the river, the gardens of Villandry and the royal town of Amboise. A Loire Valley eSIM keeps château tickets, cycle routes along the Loire à Vélo and wine-tasting bookings around Tours, Blois and Saumur at your fingertips.

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

Landing at Tours - Val de Loire (TUF)?

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

Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Loire Valley.

Chambord

Strong 4G at the château and car parks for tickets and audio guides, easing off in the surrounding forest estate.

Amboise

Reliable data around the royal château and Clos Lucé for maps and restaurant bookings.

Loire à Vélo cycle route

Signal is good near towns but drops on riverside stretches, so cache your day's route in advance.

Saumur & the vineyards

Usable 4G in town and most wine villages, thinner among the troglodyte cellars and back lanes.

The practical bit

Getting around Loire Valley on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Loire Valley

Rémi— Centre-Val de Loire's regional trains and buses linking Tours, Blois and Amboise.
SNCF Connect— TGV from Paris to Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, plus local TER trains.
Fil Bleu— Tours' tram and bus network tickets and live times.
Géovélo— Cycle-route navigation popular for following the Loire à Vélo path.

How long to stay in Loire Valley

Three to five days is typical, basing in Tours or Amboise and touring three or four châteaux by car, train or bike along the river.

How much data for Loire Valley

A light-to-balanced 1-3 GB covers maps, château bookings and photos; cyclists relying on live navigation all day may prefer 3-5 GB.

Coverage in Loire Valley

4G and 5G are solid in Tours, Blois, Amboise and Saumur, but coverage softens on riverside cycle paths, forest estates and the quiet lanes between châteaux.

Where you're headed

Discover Loire Valley.

Majestic view of Sully-sur-Loire Castle reflecting in the moat under blue skies.

Stunning view of Château de Chaumont with lush gardens, a renowned French landmark.

Beautiful view of Sully-sur-Loire Castle with colorful summer flowers in the foreground.

Majestic view of Château de Sully-sur-Loire in France with reflection in moat under cloudy skies.

How to activate your Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley

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

New to eSIM in Loire Valley?

What is a Loire Valley eSIM?

A Loire Valley eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Loire Valley 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

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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.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Loire Valley.

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 Loire Valley 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

Loire Valley eSIM questions, answered.

Trains link Tours, Blois, Amboise and Saumur, and the Loire à Vélo cycle route connects many châteaux. Your eSIM lets you plan hops on SNCF Connect and follow cycle maps, though some châteaux still need a taxi or bike for the final stretch.

Your Loire Valley 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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