Shopify development for brands selling in France
Shopify and Shopify Plus development for the French market, with fully translatable themes, local checkout options, relay-point delivery and regulatory details handled in code.
Shopify Development for France brands
Building a Shopify store for France means building it in French from the ground up, not adding a translation layer at the end. Every theme string, email notification and checkout message needs a French version, payment and delivery options need French providers, and several French rules affect how product information is displayed. Behind the store, merchants often need clean exports for accounting tools used in France.
BOOST STAR Experts provides Shopify developers to French brands and international brands entering France, working remotely from India. We build custom themes, configure Shopify Plus, integrate French payment and shipping apps and connect back-office systems. Our team works in English, and French copy is supplied or reviewed by native speakers, so the code and the language are both done properly.
- French-language Shopify theme
- CB and instalment payments
- Relay-point shipping integration
- AGEC product information blocks
- Accessibility build and statement
- Accounting export setup
What shopify development in France needs
Relay-point delivery at checkout
French shoppers expect to choose a pickup point on a map during checkout. We integrate apps that connect to Mondial Relay, Colissimo pickup points and similar networks, make sure the selected point flows into the order and label, and test the experience on mobile, where most relay-point choices are made.
Product information under AGEC rules
France’s anti-waste law (AGEC) requires certain environmental information for some product types, and categories such as electronics and appliances may need a repairability or durability index shown near the price. We add metafields and theme blocks to display these details consistently on product pages.
Accessibility and the RGAA
France applied the European Accessibility Act from 28 June 2025, which covers many consumer eCommerce services, with exemptions for micro-enterprises. The French reference framework, the RGAA, is based on WCAG. We build accessible themes with proper headings, keyboard navigation, screen-reader labels and contrast, and help you prepare an accessibility statement.
Instalments, CB and accounting exports
Instalment payments through Alma or Klarna need their messaging in the theme, not just at checkout, and Cartes Bancaires should be routed correctly. We set these up, then connect order and payout data to accounting tools such as Pennylane or Sage, so your accountant receives clean exports in euros with VAT split by rate.
Payments, delivery and compliance in France
- Cartes Bancaires (CB)
- Visa & Mastercard
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Pay in 3 or 4 instalments (Alma, Klarna)
- Google Pay
- Shop Pay
- Colissimo (La Poste)
- Chronopost
- Mondial Relay
- Relais Colis
- DPD France
- Colis Privé
- GDPR & CNIL cookie guidelines
- Mentions légales & CGV
- Toubon law (French language)
- 14-day right of withdrawal
- VAT (TVA 20%) & AGEC anti-waste law
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate the store into French yourselves?
We make every part of the theme translatable and load French content through Shopify’s translation tools or an app such as Weglot. For product copy, legal pages and emails we recommend a native French writer or translator, from your team or one we coordinate, so the store reads as if it was written in France.
Can you add Alma or Klarna instalments to our Shopify store?
Yes. We install the provider’s app, add payment in three or four instalments to checkout and show instalment amounts on product pages and in the cart. We test each scenario, including refunds, so that customer service knows how partial returns work.
Can one Shopify store sell to France, Belgium and Switzerland?
Yes. Shopify Markets lets one store sell in euros to France and Belgium and in Swiss francs to Switzerland, with French content shared and prices, taxes and shipping set per country. Switzerland requires customs and duty setup because it is outside the EU.
How long does Shopify development for France take?
A French-localised store with local payments and relay-point delivery typically takes 5 to 9 weeks. Projects with Shopify Plus, B2B pricing or several French-speaking markets usually take 8 to 14 weeks. Translation and legal review are scheduled in from the beginning.