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France Address Format

How to write an address in France: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a France address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 rue de l'Exemple
  2. 275001 Paris
  3. 3France

Postal code: Code postal

Correct example

123 rue de l'Exemple
75001 Paris
France

French addresses put the five-digit postal code before the city name. Street numbers come before the street name.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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