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Compare DHL courier services for parcel delivery to France

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Send a Parcel To France Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to France from £25.95 in 1 working day
     
  • Send letters, documents and parcels up to 25kg per transaction when dropping off, and up to 70kg per piece (max 10 pieces) when booking a courier collection online. Phone Customer Service for larger and heavier items
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service. You’ll need to print parcel labels and Customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes and envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,400 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services are available when booking a collection online or by phone 
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

France is one of Europe’s largest and most influential countries, sharing borders with eight nations and coastlines along both the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Known for its art, architecture and cuisine, it’s also a major trading partner and a key destination for parcel deliveries. Whether you're sending something to Paris, Marseille, Lyon or one of the many towns and rural regions across the country, DHL Express delivers throughout France.

If you’re sending a parcel to France, DHL Express provides the speed and reliability you need. As one of the world’s leading logistics companies, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, we help ensure your shipment reaches its destination securely and on time.

Parcel delivery to France with DHL Express takes as little as 1 working day. We offer a door-to-door courier service with a signature on delivery where available. You can track your parcel’s progress for free online or via WhatsApp chat (WhatsApp calls are not supported), and you don’t need to open a DHL Express account to send.


How do I send a parcel to France?

Choose the sending option that suits you best. You can book a courier collection from your home or workplace through our online DHLitNow service, or speak to DHL Customer Service if you’d prefer to arrange it by phone. Want to send in person? Just visit a DHL Service Point near you. To save time, complete your parcel details online before heading to the store, then simply pack your items in our free packaging, pay, and send. 

Be sure to check what you can and can’t send, even when sending gifts, to avoid Customs delays

National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day  
  • 18 April, Friday - Good Friday (observed in Alsace and Moselle only)  
  • 21 April, Monday - Easter Monday  
  • 1 May, Thursday - Labour Day  
  • 8 May, Thursday - Victory Day  
  • 29 May, Thursday - Ascension Day  
  • 8 June, Sunday - Whit Sunday  
  • 9 June, Monday - Whit Monday  
  • 14 July, Monday - Bastille Day  
  • 15 August, Friday - Assumption Day  
  • 1 November, Saturday - All Saints' Day  
  • 11 November, Tuesday - Armistice Day  
  • 25 December, Thursday - Christmas Day  
  • 26 December, Friday - St Stephen's Day (observed in Alsace and Moselle only)  
 
* Public holidays in France may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of France: three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red.
France country facts
  • In 2023, France drew around 100 million international visitors, making it the most visited country on the planet. Tourists come for everything from art and architecture to alpine skiing and Riviera beaches.
  • France is the largest country in the European Union by area, covering over 551,000 square kilometres. Its varied geography includes vineyards, mountains, coastlines and farmland.
  • The Tour de France has been held nearly every year since 1903. The race is broadcast to over 180 countries and showcases France’s diverse terrain as riders tackle routes through cities, countryside and the Alps.
  • French cuisine has shaped global food culture. The Michelin Guide, founded in France in 1900, still awards its coveted stars to restaurants that meet its strict culinary standards.
  • Following English, French is the second most studied language in the world. Beyond France, it is widely spoken in Africa, Canada and the Caribbean.
Flag of France: three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red.
Flag of France: three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red.

Parcel delivery to France with DHL

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