France Address Format
French addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street number + street name, then the 5-digit code postal followed by the city in capitals on one line (e.g. 75002 PARIS). Unlike the US, the postal code precedes the city name. Départements/regions are not written in the address.
Standard format
Code postal rules
| Field name | Code postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 75002 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits; the first two identify the département (e.g. 75 for Paris). The code postal is written before the city name. |
Fields used in France
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Boîte postale (BP)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Code postal format in France?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 75002. 5 digits; the first two identify the département (e.g. 75 for Paris). The code postal is written before the city name.
How do you write an address in France?
France addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. French addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street number + street name, then the 5-digit code postal followed by the city in capitals on one line (e.g. 75002 PARIS). Unlike the US, the postal code precedes the city name. Départements/regions are not written in the address.
Does France use postal codes?
Yes. France uses the Code postal in the format NNNNN (example: 75002). 5 digits; the first two identify the département (e.g. 75 for Paris). The code postal is written before the city name.
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