Send a Parcel to France with ParcelBroker
France is one of the most popular shipping destinations from the UK, with Brits sending a huge number of parcels over the Channel every year.
The attraction of great food, a beautiful country and easy access puts France at the top of the list for UK holidaymakers. In fact, many Brits have chosen to live in France; recent estimates put the number of expats living in France at just under 200,000. Small wonder, then, that France is a popular destination for UK parcels.
Whether you’re doing business with a French importer or you’re completing the purchase of a holiday home in Normandy, ParcelBroker will ensure that your packages, pallets and documents get where they need to go on time. eCommerce businesses can also streamline French parcel delivery with ParcelBroker’s WooCommerce plugin, saving even more time.
Send Parcels to France
Why ParcelBroker?
40-60% cheaper than direct
Looking to send a parcel to France? Send with us and you’ll get the best rates - we consolidate all our deliveries, allowing us to negotiate excellent prices that major carriers don’t offer when you go direct. We use fast, reliable and trusted delivery services for all our parcels to France, so why pay more?
Exceptional customer service
Fed up with other carriers? We’re a breath of fresh air - every customer is important to us, and we make sure that whether you’re sending one parcel to France or a thousand, you’re completely satisfied with our service. There are no automated lines or call centres here; we know how important good communication is to the transport industry, so you’ll speak directly with our team.
Simple booking process
Our booking process is straightforward and to the point, so you can get the services you need, when you need them. Simply choose the best rate for the service you need, fill in your details, and schedule your delivery to France - spend less time sending, and more time selling.
Register in under 1 min
Your time is valuable, so we don’t waste it with long registration forms. Get signed up with ParcelBroker today in less than 60 seconds, and benefit from low cost parcel delivery to France.
France FAQs
How long does parcel delivery from the UK to France take?
A typical parcel delivery will take between 2-3 working days from the UK to France. Estimated delivery times will be displayed when you compare parcel delivery services, so simply enter your parcel details now.
Do I need to deal with customs when sending parcels from the UK to France?
Currently, there are no customs restrictions when sending between the UK and France. However, Brexit is likely to disrupt this. ParcelBroker is working hard both in the UK and abroad to understand what effect this will have once Brexit takes place. Our customers can be sure that we’ll do everything we can to continue providing reliable and affordable delivery services across the Channel
How should I address my parcel for delivery to France?
French addresses are written in the same way as British ones. Make sure you write clearly (block capitals are a good idea), and your parcel should arrive without any problems.
What are the import restrictions?
Restrictions on sending items to France are not much different from those within the UK. You won’t necessarily be stopped from sending these items, but you will need to check with HMRC before doing so. Restrictions are in place on products such as meat, vegetables, medication, fertilisers, and many other items.You should also be aware of ParcelBroker’s prohibited items, to ensure that you’re not sending any materials that aren’t permitted by our shipping policy.
What items are prohibited from shipping to France?
Many of the same prohibitions that exist in the UK are also implemented by La Poste, France’s mail carrier. However, there are some which might catch you out. Be sure to check HMRC guidelines before you send any packages to France. Here are just a few examples of items you cannot send to France:
- Trimmings with gold thread
- Resinous timber covered wholly or partly with bark
- Currency legally in circulation in France
ParcelBroker also places its own restrictions on what you can send. Be sure to check our prohibited items list to ensure your items fall within our regulations.
