Will I have signal at the Dordogne caves?

In towns like Sarlat and Les Eyzies, yes. Many caves sit in rural valleys where signal fades, and phones are often banned inside for conservation, so download maps and book tour tickets before you arrive.

Is data good enough for surf forecasts in Biarritz?

Very. Biarritz, Anglet and the Basque beaches have strong 4G/5G, so live surf, tide and swell forecasts load easily. Coverage stays solid right along the coast down to the Spanish border.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM.

Name: Nouvelle-Aquitaine travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Bordeaux's vineyards and Biarritz surf to the Dordogne's caves and Atlantic dunes.

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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The region is vast - Bordeaux to Biarritz is over two hours by road - and the Landes forest and Médoc vineyards have thinner coverage, so download offline maps for the long drives and cache surf forecasts before hitting the Atlantic beaches.

Best time to visit Nouvelle-Aquitaine

June to September for beaches, surf and vineyard visits; September and October add the grape harvest and warm, quieter days along the coast.

Two simple ways to buy

Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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

Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM: your local data guide.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France's largest region, running from the Bordeaux vineyards and the Dune du Pilat to Biarritz's surf, the Dordogne's prehistoric caves and the Basque hills. A Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM keeps wine-château bookings, surf forecasts, cave-tour tickets and long coastal drives navigable from the Médoc down to the Spanish border.

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

Landing at Bordeaux - Mérignac (BOD)?

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

Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Bordeaux

Dense 5G across the city and quays for trams, maps and wine-bar bookings.

Dune du Pilat & Arcachon

Good 4G in Arcachon and the resort, easing off atop Europe's tallest dune and among the pines.

Dordogne (Sarlat & the caves)

Reliable data in Sarlat, thinner along the river valleys and near cave sites like Lascaux.

Biarritz & the Basque Coast

Strong signal along the surf beaches and promenade for forecasts and photos.

The practical bit

Getting around Nouvelle-Aquitaine on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

TBM— Bordeaux's tram, bus and V3 bike-share tickets and live times.
SNCF Connect— TGV from Paris to Bordeaux and TER links to Arcachon and the Basque Coast.
Modalis— Nouvelle-Aquitaine's regional mobility planner for trains and buses region-wide.
Uber— Available in Bordeaux and Biarritz; patchier in rural Dordogne towns.

How long to stay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Given its size, a week or more suits Nouvelle-Aquitaine - many split time between Bordeaux and its vineyards, the Arcachon coast and the Dordogne or Basque Country.

How much data for Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Balanced 3-5 GB covers a week of maps, bookings and photos; add more for long satnav drives across the region or streaming surf and travel forecasts daily.

Coverage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

5G is strong in Bordeaux, Arcachon and Biarritz, but coverage thins across the Landes pine forest, the Médoc vineyards and the rural Dordogne valleys around the caves.

Where you're headed

Discover Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Scenic view of a canal lined with traditional Basque architecture in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France.

A scenic view of Aire-sur-l'Adour with colorful houses along the river under a clear blue sky.

Picturesque riverside village in Dordogne, France with historic buildings and lush greenery.

Serene waters and lush greenery in Le Bugue, France, reflecting calmness.

Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Zoom in on Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Bordeaux eSIM

How to activate your Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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

New to eSIM in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

What is a Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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

Nouvelle-Aquitaine eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. It is a single national France plan, so the same eSIM works across Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Bordeaux, the Dune du Pilat, Sarlat and Biarritz alike - with no need to switch SIMs as you move around the region.

Your Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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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