Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to France.
Open a free UK address, order from the British shops that dropped France after Brexit, and we deliver to your home in Paris, Lyon, Marseille or anywhere else in France. Shipping a 1 kg parcel costs from £23.98.
UK shops that no longer deliver to France
How Does UK to France Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
Registration takes half a minute. Your account comes with a private address at our Manchester warehouse and a suite code that is yours alone.
Shop UK stores
Type the Atvido address at checkout on any British website. Retailers that stopped shipping to France after the customs border appeared treat it as a UK order.
We receive & consolidate
Arriving parcels are photographed and stored for up to 30 days at no cost, then packed together into a single shipment on request.
We ship to France
Send it with DPD, Royal Mail, UPS or FedEx. All services are tracked, cover can be added, and delivery to a French door typically takes under a week.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to France
Shipping prices from the UK to France
Prices for 1 kg sent from Manchester, as checked in September 2026.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPD | Classic | 3–5 working days | £23.98 |
| Royal Mail | International Tracked | 3–5 working days | £26.60 |
| UPS | Standard | 4–6 working days | £28.70 |
| UPS | Express Saver | 2–4 working days | £31.64 |
| FedEx | World Express | 3–5 working days | £54.14 |
Real people handle your parcels
Before anything leaves for France, our Manchester team logs it, checks it, photographs it and packs it. The people handling your parcel tell you straight away if something is not right.
- Arrival photos for every parcel
- Consolidation done by hand
- Fast answers from our support team
Customs & import duties in France
French TVA on every parcel
Goods sent from Great Britain enter the EU as imports, so French TVA of 20% applies to the item price and the shipping cost, regardless of value. Books and certain foods use the 5.5% rate, some other goods the 10% rate.
No more duty-free small parcels
From 1 July 2026 the EU removed the duty exemption for parcels worth €150 or less, so even cheap orders can attract duty. UK-origin goods still qualify for 0% under the EU–UK trade agreement when the seller declares their origin; goods made elsewhere pay normal EU rates.
Estimate before you buy
Run the free duty calculator first and you will see the complete cost of the order, import charges included.
Duty calculatorFrench customs (la douane) take the TVA and any duty when the parcel arrives, and the courier usually charges a handling fee for the clearance. Treat these numbers as estimates and use the duty calculator for a precise figure before you order.
What imports really cost in France?
Each example applies French TVA at 20% and the EU duty rate for that kind of product. Amounts cover goods plus shipping.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (20%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | €110 + €20 | €0 | €26.00 | €156.00 |
| Laptop | €999 + €25 | €0 | €204.80 | €1,228.80 |
| Skincare set | €60 + €15 | €0 | €15.00 | €90.00 |
| Designer jeans | €200 + €20 | €24 | €48.80 | €292.80 |
These are sample calculations. Your rate depends on the exact product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular UK stores French shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- ASOS
- Next
- Marks & Spencer
- John Lewis
- Burberry
- Selfridges
Electronics
- Amazon UK
- Argos
- Currys
- AO.com
- eBay UK
- Richer Sounds
Beauty & health
- Boots
- Superdrug
- Lookfantastic
- Cult Beauty
- The Body Shop
- Holland & Barrett
Toys & collectibles
- Hamleys
- LEGO UK
- Games Workshop
- HMV
- Disney Store UK
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from UK to France?
French and EU rules ban or restrict a number of goods. Most common examples:
- Narcotics and unlicensed medicines
- Firearms, knives and ammunition
- Counterfeits, which French customs can fine the buyer for
- Meat, milk products and plants from outside the EU
- Aerosols, flammable liquids and unpacked lithium batteries
- Toys and electronics lacking CE marking
If you are unsure about a product, ask support before buying and we will confirm.
What our customers say
A great choice!
“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”
Aggelos · GreeceSmooth and fast
“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
RyanFrequently asked questions
What is UK to France parcel forwarding?
You receive a UK address in Manchester to use at British checkouts. The store ships to it as a domestic order, and we send it on to your address in France. Retailers that block French addresses or charge high international rates become usable again.
Is UK to France parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a lawful service used by millions of online shoppers, and a British parcel entering France is handled as an ordinary declared import. Before trusting any forwarder, look at independent reviews rather than its own claims.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to France?
DPD Classic at £23.98 is the lowest price. If speed matters, UPS Express Saver at £31.64 is the best value: it arrives sooner than the standard services and costs less than the premium express options. Prices for your exact parcel are in the calculator above.
How long does UK to France shipping take?
Most services deliver in five to seven days door to door. UPS Express Saver takes 2 to 4 working days, DPD Classic and Royal Mail 3 to 5, and UPS Standard 4 to 6. Clearance may add a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK to France?
Expect TVA at least. French TVA of 20% is due on goods plus shipping for any parcel from Great Britain. The EU's €150 duty exemption ended in July 2026, so small parcels can now carry duty too, though UK-made goods with origin proof stay at 0%. A courier handling fee usually applies.
How much does UK to France parcel forwarding cost?
Your UK address is free and needs no subscription. Shipping starts at £23.98 for 1 kg, and combining several orders costs £2 + VAT. We store parcels free for the first 30 days.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and on this route that is where most of the saving comes from. Parcels wait free for 30 days, we repack them together, and you pay one delivery and go through French customs once, not four times.
Which UK stores can I shop from France?
Every store that delivers inside the UK, such as ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots or Superdrug, plus the many that quietly stopped shipping to France after Brexit. When a store refuses your French card, Buy For Me lets us pay for you.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels in France?
Typical EU rates are about 12% for clothing, 8% to 17% for shoes and 0% for most computers and phones under the EU information technology rules. Since July 2026 parcels under €150 are no longer exempt either. The duty calculator picks the rate for each category.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to France?
This route is covered by DPD, Royal Mail, UPS and FedEx. The calculator compares their live prices and delivery dates so you can choose between cost and speed.
What if a UK store will not accept my French card?
A number of British shops only take cards issued in the UK. In that case use Buy For Me: we buy the items with our own UK payment method and ship them to you as a normal forwarded parcel.
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
See live prices from our UK warehouse to France for any weight and parcel size.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Calculate French TVA and EU duty by product type ahead of purchase.
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