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What is La Poste?

La Poste is France's national postal service, one of the oldest postal services in the world with origins dating back to 1477. Headquartered in Paris, La Poste serves over 66 million people and operates more than 17,000 post offices across France. The company offers postal, banking, and insurance services. La Poste's parcel division operates under the Colissimo brand for standard parcels and Chronopost for express deliveries. The company is a major employer in France with over 200,000 employees.

How to Track La Poste Packages

  1. Find your La Poste tracking number on your receipt, shipping label, or confirmation email
  2. Enter the tracking number in the tracking field above
  3. Click "Track Package" to get instant tracking results
  4. View detailed tracking history, current location, and estimated delivery date

La Poste Shipping Services

Colissimo

Standard parcel delivery with tracking, home or relay point.

Chronopost

Express delivery with time-definite options (10h, 13h, 18h).

Lettre Recommandée

Registered mail with proof of delivery and legal value.

Lettre Suivie

Tracked letter service with online tracking.

Colissimo International

International parcel delivery to 235 countries.

So Colissimo

Delivery options including evening, Saturday, or relay point.

La Poste Tracking Number Format

La Poste uses specific tracking number formats. Below are examples of valid tracking numbers:

Example Format Description
CB123456789FR Colissimo format (2 letters + 9 digits + FR)
6A12345678901 Colissimo domestic format (13 characters)
8L12345678901 Chronopost format
RR123456789FR Registered letter format

La Poste Delivery Times

Chronopost 10 Next day by 10 AM
Chronopost 13 Next day by 1 PM
Colissimo 2 business days (domestic)
Colissimo International 3-7 business days (Europe)

La Poste Tracking Status Meanings

Understanding what each tracking status means helps you know exactly where your package is:

Pris en charge Package received by La Poste.
En cours de traitement Being processed at sorting facility.
En cours d'acheminement In transit to destination.
Arrivé sur le site de distribution Arrived at local delivery office.
En cours de livraison Out for delivery.
Livré Successfully delivered.
Mis à disposition Available for pickup at post office.
Avisé Notification left; pickup required.

La Poste Tracking FAQ

How do I track La Poste packages?

Enter your tracking number from the receipt or shipping confirmation on our tracking page or laposte.fr.

What is Colissimo?

Colissimo is La Poste's main parcel delivery service in France, offering tracked delivery to homes, relay points, or post offices.

Does La Poste deliver on weekends?

Standard La Poste delivery is Monday to Saturday. Some Chronopost services offer Sunday delivery in select areas.

What is a Point Relais?

Point Relais are pickup locations at local shops where you can collect parcels, often with extended hours.

How long are packages held?

Packages are held for 15 days at the post office before being returned to sender.

Did You Know?

  • La Poste delivers to over 66 million people in France
  • The French postal service dates back to 1477
  • La Poste operates over 17,000 post offices
  • Colissimo delivers over 350 million parcels annually

Carrier Information

Full Name
La Poste (France)
Country/Region
France
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1477
Official Website
www.laposte.fr
Fastest Delivery
Next day by 10 AM

Contact La Poste

Phone
+33 3631 (from France)
Support Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM CET

Need Help?

Can't find your tracking information? Try these tips:

  • • Double-check your tracking number
  • • Wait 24-48 hours after shipping
  • • Contact La Poste directly