France virtual phone numbers — buy a Paris, Lyon or Marseille DID
Get a real French virtual phone number in any of France's five geographic zones — Paris 01, Lyon/Marseille/Nice 04, Toulouse/Bordeaux 05, Strasbourg/Lille 03, Brittany/Normandy 02 — plus VoIP 09 and toll-free 0800. France's regulator ARCEP requires light KYC. Route to any VoIP, Teams, 3CX, FreePBX, or AI voice agent. From €0.95/month.
What is a France virtual phone number?
A French virtual phone number is a real French DID terminating to a SIP endpoint. France uses 2-digit geographic zones (with trunk prefix 0) — 01 covers Île-de-France (Paris and suburbs), 02 covers north-west France, 03 covers north-east, 04 covers south-east (Lyon, Marseille, Nice), 05 covers south-west (Toulouse, Bordeaux). Internationally these are dialed as +33 followed by the area code without the leading 0. Numbers are 9 digits after the +33 country code.
ARCEP, the French regulator, requires light KYC — proof of identity for the responsible party and a French address (residential, business, or virtual office). DIDHub handles the paperwork. Activation takes 1-3 business days.
Common reasons businesses get a France virtual phone number:
- French market entry — French B2B buyers strongly prefer French Caller IDs.
- Paris presence with a 01 number — instantly recognisable as Île-de-France.
- National non-geographic 09 for VoIP-friendly setups.
- Toll-free 0800/0805 — free for French callers, you pay per minute.
France number types
France splits its national numbering into 5 geographic zones plus VoIP and toll-free ranges. National format includes the trunk prefix 0; internationally these are dialed as +33 followed by the area code without the 0.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Île-de-France (Paris) | Highest-value French local presence. | Standard local rate | €0.95/mo |
02 / 03 / 04 / 05 | Regional | North-West, North-East, South-East, South-West. | Standard local rate | €0.95/mo |
09 | VoIP / non-geographic | Specifically for VoIP services (Free, Bouygues etc). | Standard rate | €1.20/mo |
0810 / 0811 | Shared cost | National rate, caller pays a service charge. | Variable | €2.00/mo |
0800 / 0805 / 0809 | Toll-free | Free for callers; you pay inbound usage. | Free | €6.00/mo + usage |
France cities and area codes
France's geographic zones cover every major city. National format with trunk prefix shown — within each zone the next 2 digits identify the metro:
France virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number. €0 setup once ARCEP paperwork is approved.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic (any zone) | 01 23 45 67 XX | from €0.95/mo | €0 | €0.005 |
| VoIP 9 | 09 70 XX XX XX | from €1.20/mo | €0 | €0.005 |
| Toll-free 0800/0805 | 0800 XXX XXX | from €6.00/mo | €0 | €0.04 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any French number with outbound termination — calls show your French Caller ID. Outbound from €0.012/min to landline, €0.04/min to mobile.
Compatible with any VoIP system, AI voice platform, or browser
Numbers from DIDHub are delivered over standard SIP and work with every major business phone system, AI voice platform, and softphone — no proprietary gateway, no special hardware, no licensing.
France number activation and regulation
France's regulator ARCEP requires light KYC — proof of identity for the account responsible party and a verified French address (residential, business, or virtual office). DIDHub shows requirements clearly before purchase and submits the paperwork on your behalf. Activation typically completes in 1-3 business days.
Port your existing France number to DIDHub
Existing French number? Port it to DIDHub. Standard Orange/Free/SFR portability process.
- Geographic: typically 2-4 weeks
- VoIP 9 / non-geographic: 2-3 weeks
- Toll-free 0800: 2-3 weeks
- Required documents: RIO code (from your current carrier), recent French phone bill, ID, LOA
- Cost: €10 port-in fee per number
France virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need to be in France to get a French virtual phone number?
Light KYC required. ARCEP requires proof of identity and a verified French address (residential, business, or virtual office). You don't need to be physically resident — companies based outside France routinely buy French numbers using a virtual office or registered French agent address. DIDHub walks you through the document upload.
How much does a French virtual phone number cost?
Geographic French numbers (any zone) start from €0.95/month. VoIP 9 numbers from €1.20/month. Toll-free 0800/0805 from €6.00/month plus per-minute. €0 setup once paperwork is approved.
What is the difference between French zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5?
France uses single-digit geographic zones. 1 = Île-de-France (Paris). 2 = North-West (Brittany, Normandy, Nantes). 3 = North-East (Strasbourg, Lille). 4 = South-East (Lyon, Marseille, Nice). 5 = South-West (Toulouse, Bordeaux). Pick the zone closest to your target audience.
Can I use a French virtual number with Teams?
Yes — French numbers from DIDHub work with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC or BYO-SBC. Cheaper and broader than Microsoft Calling Plans for France.
Can I send SMS on a French virtual number?
Yes on registered numbers — French SMS is regulated and requires sender-ID registration for commercial outbound. DIDHub handles the registration. Inbound SMS works on most French DIDs.
Can I port my existing French number to DIDHub?
Yes. Get a RIO code from your current French carrier (free; on the bill or via short code 3179), provide it to DIDHub along with the LOA, and DIDHub submits the port. Typical port time 2-4 weeks. €10 port-in fee per number.
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