How to Send Flowers to France from Abroad
You can send flowers to France from abroad by ordering online, paying in USD by card or PayPal, and having a local florist in France hand-deliver the bouquet. With FlowersFrance, delivery is available across France, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier and Strasbourg.
The short version: choose the flowers, add the recipient’s full French address and phone number, write your card message, select the delivery date, then place the order. Next-day delivery is available nationwide, and same-day delivery is available in major cities when the order is placed early.
Can you send flowers to France from another country?
Yes. You can order from the US, UK, Canada, Spain or almost anywhere else and have flowers delivered to someone in France. The person placing the order does not need to be in France.
FlowersFrance is set up for international flower delivery to France. Prices are shown in USD, with EUR and GBP shown for reference, and payment is accepted by card via Stripe or by PayPal. A local florist in France prepares and hand-delivers the bouquet, plant or gift to the recipient’s address.
This is useful if you are an expat, a parent sending birthday flowers to a child abroad, a friend sending sympathy flowers, or a partner arranging a surprise for la Saint-Valentin (Valentine’s Day). You can browse flowers for delivery in France and choose a design that fits the occasion.
Delivery is available to any address in France. If the recipient lives in a large city, you can also use city pages such as flower delivery in Paris, flower delivery in Lyon or flower delivery in Marseille to check local delivery options.
How to send flowers to France from abroad, step by step
Ordering is straightforward, but international orders go more smoothly when you prepare the details before checkout.
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Choose the bouquet, plant or gift. Pick by occasion, color, flower type or style. For a cheerful all-purpose gift, a mixed bouquet such as Pastel Jubilee Medley can work for birthdays, thank-yous and family occasions.
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Select the delivery location and date. Enter the French delivery address and choose the date you want the florist to deliver. Next-day delivery is available nationwide. Same-day delivery is available in major cities such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon when the order is placed early.
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Add the recipient’s contact details. Include the recipient’s name, full address and phone number. The phone number helps the florist coordinate delivery if there is a building code, a missed doorbell or an address question.
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Write the card message. Every order includes a free printed card message. Keep it personal and clear. If you are sending from another time zone, mention your name so the recipient immediately knows who sent the flowers.
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Add extras if appropriate. Available add-ons include chocolates, a vase, teddy bear, card, balloons and wine. Choose add-ons based on the relationship and occasion.
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Pay online. FlowersFrance charges in USD. EUR and GBP are shown for reference. Payment is available by card through Stripe or by PayPal.
If you need to send flowers to France from the USA, the process is the same. You do not need a French bank card, a French billing address or a local contact other than the recipient’s delivery details.
How long does delivery take, and when should you order?
FlowersFrance offers next-day delivery across France. Same-day delivery is available in major cities when the order is placed early, including cities such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
For everyday occasions, next-day delivery is usually the safest choice because it gives the local florist time to prepare the order and coordinate delivery. For peak flower dates, order at least 2 to 3 days ahead.
| Occasion or need | Practical guidance |
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| Standard birthday, thank-you or thinking-of-you gift | Order at least the day before, since next-day delivery is available nationwide |
| Same-day surprise | Available in major cities when the order is placed early |
| Noël (Christmas), December 25 | Order 2 to 3 days ahead |
| La Saint-Valentin (Valentine’s Day), February 14 | Order 2 to 3 days ahead |
| Fête des Mères (Mother’s Day) | Order 2 to 3 days ahead and check the current year’s French date |
France has several occasions when flowers are especially popular. Noël and la Saint-Valentin are fixed dates. Fête des Mères changes by year in France, so check the French date before you order, especially if you live in a country where Mother’s Day falls on a different Sunday.
Timing matters most when the recipient lives in an apartment building, works irregular hours or is in a hospital, care home, hotel or office. In those cases, include any delivery instructions you know, such as reception desk details, company name, floor, door code or room number.
How much does it cost to send flowers to France?
On FlowersFrance, bouquets, plants and gifts range from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49. Delivery is a flat USD 14.95 fee.
That means the starting total is the product price plus USD 14.95 delivery. Add-ons such as chocolates, a vase, teddy bear, card, balloons or wine will increase the total if selected.
Prices are charged in USD. EUR and GBP are shown for reference, which is helpful if you are ordering from Europe or the UK and want to understand the approximate local value before paying. Payment is made online by card through Stripe or by PayPal.
When comparing options, look at the full checkout total, not just the bouquet price. Also consider the occasion. A simple plant can be right for a housewarming or office gift. A fuller bouquet may feel more suitable for an anniversary, milestone birthday or major family event.
What flowers are appropriate in France, and which should you avoid?
Most classic flowers are appropriate in France when matched to the occasion. Roses, lilies, tulips, orchids, seasonal mixed bouquets and plants are all familiar gift choices.
Red roses are strongly romantic, especially for la Saint-Valentin, anniversaries and declarations of love. If the relationship is not romantic, choose pink, white, peach, yellow or mixed colors instead.
For birthdays, congratulations and thank-you flowers, mixed seasonal bouquets are a safe choice. Soft pastels feel warm and personal. Bright colors feel cheerful and celebratory. Plants are a good option when you want something that lasts longer than cut flowers.
For sympathy, choose restrained colors and a respectful style. White flowers are common for condolences, and lilies are often used in sympathy arrangements. You can look at sympathy flowers for France if you are sending condolences from overseas and want the tone to be appropriate.
Avoid chrysanthemums for happy occasions. In France, chrysanthemums are strongly associated with Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) and cemetery visits, so they are not usually the right choice for birthdays, romance or congratulations.
May 1 is la Fête du Travail (Labor Day), when lily of the valley, called muguet in French, is traditionally given for good luck. That custom is specific to the day, so it should not be treated as a general rule for every occasion.
If you are not sure what to choose, send a mixed bouquet rather than a flower with a strong symbolic meaning. A florist-designed mixed arrangement is usually easier to get right across cultures, relationships and age groups.
What details do you need from the recipient?
You need the recipient’s name, full delivery address and phone number. This is the most important part of any flower delivery France order, especially when ordering from another country.
For a home address, include the street address, apartment number, floor, building name if there is one, postal code and city. If you know a door code or intercom name, add it in the delivery notes.
For an office, include the company name, department if relevant, full street address and the recipient’s direct phone number if you have it. If the bouquet can be left at reception, say so.
For a hotel, include the guest’s full name as used on the reservation, the hotel name and the full hotel address. For a hospital or care facility, include the patient’s full name, room or ward if known, and the facility address.
The phone number is not just a formality. It helps the local florist complete the delivery if the address is hard to access or if someone needs to confirm the best handoff point.
Before placing the order, check spelling carefully. French addresses often include accents, apostrophes and hyphenated city names. The order can still be understood without perfect accents, but the street name, postal code, city and phone number should be accurate.
To order on FlowersFrance, choose a bouquet or plant, enter the French delivery details, add your free printed card message, select the delivery date and pay securely online. Start with the FlowersFrance flower collection and send your order to any address in France.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay for flowers to France with a US card?
Yes. FlowersFrance accepts card payments via Stripe and also PayPal. Orders are charged in USD, with EUR and GBP shown for reference.
Will a French florist deliver the flowers?
Yes. FlowersFrance uses local florists in France to prepare and hand-deliver fresh bouquets, plants and gifts. The order is placed online from abroad, but the delivery is handled locally in France.
Can I include a personal message with the flowers?
Yes. Every order includes a free printed card message. Keep it short, personal and signed with your name so the recipient knows who sent the flowers.
What if I do not have the recipient’s French phone number?
A phone number is strongly recommended because the florist may need it to coordinate delivery. If you can, ask the recipient, a family member, a hotel, an office or another local contact for the best number to use.