The very popular Colissimo services can be booked via our global shipping marketplace and we have some of the best prices available. Colissimo’s easy to use services allow you to send your packages within France via the Access and Expert options, and also internationally via Colissimo International.
What is Colissimo?
Colissimo is a ‘Drop Off’ parcel delivery service, which allows you to drop your box off at any La Poste location where it is then collected by a courier and delivered within 48 hours across the whole of France.
To book this service and enjoy the savings with Parcel Monkey, all you need to do is-
- Enter your package dimensions into our quote engine
- Choose a courier service for shipping the box within France. You can pick Access for the best price, or Expert if you need a ‘signed for’ delivery
- Add extra protection cover if you require it for your shipment
- Complete the booking process and make payment on our website
- Print the labels and attach them to your box
- Drop off at your local La Poste office and track your package online to delivery
What are the benefits of using Colissimo?
We are excited to now offer Colissimo on our shipping marketplace as it allows us to help our customers in France send their parcels quickly and for a great price.
We work hard to get the best courier services on to our site ready for customers to book so if you need to send a parcel containing something you have sold online, a gift or a business consignment you can compare a number of options and choose the best one for you.
We know Colissimo is popular in France as not only is it affordable, it is easy to use. Booking a courier online could not be more simple, and also if you book with Parcel Monkey it allows you to send lots of parcels at one time and be able to track them all easily in one place.
The quick transit time of just 48 hours, plus the easy access to the delivery network for all are both factors that we hope will help you choose to book a Colissimo service with Parcel Monkey. You can drop into any La Poste office across France and will receive a receipt to show you have handed over your box.
Is it easy to send a parcel overseas with Colissimo?
The internet has made the world smaller, so much so that you can shop online and buy goods from almost any country you want. Shipping using our cross-border website means you can access customers or friends and family who live overseas without complication.
We provide any customs documents that are required in the booking process, plus you can follow the package to delivery online via our tracking tool.
The Colissimo transit times are very reasonable, generally taking between 4-8 days to arrive at the destination, plus you can track the package until it is delivered.
What can I send with Colissimo?
Our Colissimo rates for that shipping within and from France since being launched has been used frequently by online sellers as they can offer the recipient a quick delivery service ideal for those selling on eBay.
As the service is a Drop Off large and heavy items are not suitable but small packages containing all kinds of items from documents to clothing, books to vinyl records are sent on a daily basis.
With Christmas not too far away we expect this service to be used by customers to send small gifts to friends and family, as if you save on the shipping, you can spend more on the present!
