Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to France.
Get a free UK shipping address, shop the British stores that stopped delivering to France after Brexit, and we forward your parcels to your door in Paris, Lyon, Marseille or anywhere else in the country — from £23.98 for a 1 kg parcel.
Shop the UK stores that do not deliver to France
ASOS
Next
Marks & Spencer
Boots
Argos
Currys
ASOS
Next
Marks & Spencer
Boots
Argos
CurrysHow Does UK to France Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Manchester warehouse with your own suite code.
Shop UK stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any British store — including the ones that dropped French delivery when the customs border went up.
We receive & consolidate
We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.
We ship to France
Pick a courier — DPD, Royal Mail, UPS or FedEx — with tracking, insurance options and delivery to your door, usually within a week.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to France
Shipping prices from the UK to France
Prices for a 1 kg parcel from our UK warehouse, checked 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
Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to France. No black box, no automated shrug — if something looks wrong, a person tells you.
- Every parcel photographed on arrival
- Repacked and consolidated by hand
- Support answers in your language, fast
Customs & import duties in France
French TVA on every parcel
Since Brexit a parcel from Great Britain is an import into the EU, so French VAT (TVA) at 20% applies to the goods plus the shipping, with no minimum value. Reduced rates of 5.5% and 10% cover books, food and a few other categories.
Duty only above €150
Customs duty starts once the goods alone are worth more than €150, shipping excluded. Goods actually made in the UK can still clear at 0% under the EU–UK trade agreement when the seller supplies a statement of origin; anything made elsewhere pays the normal EU rate.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorLa douane charges the TVA and any duty when the parcel lands, and couriers usually add their own clearance handling fee on top. Figures here are our current best estimate — the duty calculator gives you a number before you buy.
What imports really cost in France?
Worked examples with French TVA at 20% and EU duty by product category. Value shown as goods + 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 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the 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?
Customs authorities restrict or prohibit certain goods. The most common:
- Narcotics and controlled substances
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition
- Counterfeit goods and replicas
- Perishable food without certificates
- Flammable liquids, aerosols and batteries shipped loose
- Electronics without required safety marking (e.g. CE)
Unsure about an item? Ask our support before you buy — a real person replies fast.
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.”
A Aggelos · GreeceSmooth and fast
“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
R RyanFrequently asked questions
What is UK to France parcel forwarding?
You get a real UK address at our Manchester warehouse, use it at checkout in any British store, and we forward the parcel on to your address in France. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which puts the retailers that refuse French addresses — or charge heavily for them — back within reach.
Is UK to France parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and a parcel from Britain to France is simply a declared import like any other. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to France?
DPD Classic (£23.98) is the cheapest, and UPS Express Saver (£31.64) is the sweet spot if you are in a hurry — it is both faster and cheaper than the premium services on this route. The calculator above prices every option for your actual weight and size.
How long does UK to France shipping take?
Five to seven days door to door for most services: 2–4 working days with UPS Express Saver, 3–5 with DPD Classic or Royal Mail, 4–6 with UPS Standard. Customs clearance can add a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK to France?
Usually some. Since Brexit, French TVA at 20% applies to the goods plus shipping on every parcel from Great Britain, with no minimum value. Customs duty only starts above €150 of goods, and UK-made goods can still be duty-free under the EU–UK trade agreement. Couriers normally add a clearance handling fee as well.
How much does UK to France parcel forwarding cost?
The UK address itself is free, with no subscription. You pay only when you ship: from £23.98 for a 1 kg parcel, plus £2 + VAT if you want several orders combined into one. Storage is free for the first 30 days.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and on this route it is where the savings are. We hold your parcels free for 30 days, then repack them into a single shipment so you pay one delivery charge instead of four — and clear customs once rather than four times.
Which UK stores can I shop from France?
Any store that delivers within the UK: ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots, Superdrug and thousands more, including the retailers that quietly dropped French delivery after Brexit. If a store will not take your French card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels in France?
Only above €150 of goods. Clothing is typically 12%, footwear 8–17%, and most computers and phones are 0% under the EU’s information technology rules. Our duty calculator applies the right rate per category before you buy.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to France?
DPD, Royal Mail, UPS and FedEx all run this route, and the calculator shows each available service with live prices and delivery dates so you can pick your balance of speed and cost.
What if a UK store will not accept my French card?
Some British retailers only accept UK-issued cards. Our Buy For Me service solves that: tell us what you want, we purchase it on your behalf with our own local payment details, then forward it to you like any other order.
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
Compare live courier prices from the UK to France for any parcel size and weight.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate French TVA and EU customs duty by product category before you buy.
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