How to do it
- 1Add ZoneBladeInstall it from the Chrome Web Store, Edge Add-ons or Firefox Add-ons. It's free and needs no account.
- 2Choose FranceOpen ZoneBlade from the toolbar, pick France and switch it on. Or, for one tab only, switch to Each tab and name a tab group “FR France”.
- 3Check itOpen zoneblade.com/ip: it should show an address in France.
French sites from abroad
Away from France, sites decide who you are by where you connect from: you get another country's Google, another country's store, and sometimes a French site that shows less, or nothing. With a French address in the browser, they treat you as a visitor in France again, in euros and in French.
Your site as France sees it
Selling to France means French prices, French delivery and French search results. A French address shows you all three as French visitors see them, along with the ads that appear for your words on Google in France.
France's privacy regulator expects a “Refuse all” button that's as easy to use as “Accept all”. Open your site from France to see the banner French visitors get, and check it does what it says.
Free, and France is included
France is one of Free's 6 countries (the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, Japan and Australia), with unlimited data and no timer. Premium adds all 180 countries, any number of country tabs and more speed.
Good to know
- It covers Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not other apps on your computer or phone.
- Some sites also go by your account, card, language settings or delivery address, not just your IP address.
- Some services' terms restrict using a VPN to change region. Check them before you rely on it.
- No VPN makes you anonymous: sites still know you when you sign in.
Questions
Is there a free France VPN with no data limit?
Yes. France is one of ZoneBlade Free's 6 countries, with unlimited data, no account and no ads.
How do I get a French IP address in Chrome?
Add ZoneBlade, choose France and switch it on. Check the address at zoneblade.com/ip.
Can I use a French VPN for just one tab?
Yes. With Each tab, name a Chrome tab group “FR France” and only its tabs browse from France. One country tab at a time is free.
Will French sites switch to French?
Most do when they see a French address. Some go by your browser's language instead, so set French in the browser too if a site stays in English.
Is it legal to use a VPN in France?
Yes, using a VPN is legal in France. What you do with it still has to be legal, and some sites' own terms limit it.
