Is one eSIM enough for both Provence and the Côte d'Azur?

Absolutely. It is a single national France plan that works right across the country, so the same eSIM covers Provence, Marseille and a side trip along the Riviera to Nice or Cannes without any change.

Can I use data at the Gorges du Verdon?

In the villages and car parks, yes, but coverage falls away along the canyon cliffs and remote hiking trails. Download your routes and viewpoints before setting off, and treat data as unreliable deep in the gorge.

Provence eSIM.

Name: Provence travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the lavender fields of the Luberon to Marseille's Vieux-Port and Roman Arles.

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 Provence

Lavender peaks on the Valensole plateau from late June to mid-July, but signal is thin among the fields - pin the best photo spots on offline maps before driving out from Manosque or Valensole.

Best time to visit Provence

Late May to June for blooming lavender and mild days, or September for the grape harvest and thinner crowds after the August rush.

Two simple ways to buy

Provence eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Provence eSIM: your local data guide.

Provence rewards wandering - hilltop villages like Gordes and Roussillon, the ochre trails of the Luberon, Avignon's Palais des Papes and the flamingo marshes of the Camargue. A Provence eSIM keeps maps, château bookings and lavender-route directions live as you drive the backroads between Aix-en-Provence, Arles and the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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

Landing at Marseille - Provence (MRS)?

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

Provence 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 Provence

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Provence.

Luberon

Winding D-roads between Gordes, Roussillon and Ménerbes have patchy signal, so download offline maps before leaving Apt.

Camargue

Across the flamingo marshes and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 4G holds near the towns but thins over the open wetlands.

Aix-en-Provence

Strong 4G/5G through the old town and Cours Mirabeau for café bookings and museum tickets.

Gorges du Verdon

Coverage drops sharply along the canyon rim, so screenshot your trailheads and viewpoints in advance.

The practical bit

Getting around Provence on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Provence

SNCF Connect— Book TGV and TER trains to Marseille, Aix and Avignon, plus live times.
Zou !— Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regional buses and trains for reaching inland villages.
RTM— Marseille's metro, tram and bus tickets and routes across the city.
Uber— Reliable in Marseille and Aix; scarcer in smaller Provençal towns.

How long to stay in Provence

Most travellers spend five to seven days in Provence, pairing a city base like Aix or Avignon with day trips to the Luberon, Camargue and Verdon.

How much data for Provence

A balanced 3-5 GB suits a week of maps, château bookings and photo uploads; add more if you rely on satnav across the backroads or stream on long drives.

Coverage in Provence

5G is strong in Marseille, Aix and Avignon, and 4G reaches most hilltop villages, but signal genuinely thins on Luberon backroads, across the Camargue marshes and along the Gorges du Verdon.

Where you're headed

Discover Provence.

Picturesque view of a historic hilltop village in Provence surrounded by lush greenery.

Lavender fields stretch to the horizon with a farmhouse in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Picturesque hillside village of Gordes in Provence, showcasing historic architecture and lush greenery.

Aerial view of Gordes, a beautiful village in Provence, France with lush landscapes and historic architecture.

Cities in Provence

Zoom in on Provence.

Marseille eSIM

How to activate your Provence 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 Provence

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

New to eSIM in Provence?

What is a Provence eSIM?

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

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 Provence 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

Provence eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The France eSIM roams on Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free, so hilltop villages like Gordes and Bonnieux get usable 4G. Expect it to weaken on the narrow vineyard roads between them, so keep offline maps handy.

Your Provence 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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