Communications: Postal and Courier Services

Postal Service

Mail service is generally very good. Mail usually reaches Europe in a couple of days. International items are subject to a customs inspection. Domestic mail posted before 5 p.m. with a "rapide" stamp will be delivered the following morning. Collection times are indicated on each box. Parcels take one to four days to arrive. In addition to postal services, La Poste also offers banking and courier services via Chronopost.

La Poste: www.laposte.fr

Mail Forwarding

Check with the local post office for information and availability of mail forwarding.

Courier Services

The following international courier services operate in France:

United Parcel Service (UPS): www.ups.com
DHL: www.dhl.com
FedEx: www.fedex.com
Parcelforce Worldwide: www.parcelforce.com