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Cold Email in France
France enforces strict GDPR compliance through CNIL. B2B cold email is permitted under legitimate interest, but French business culture requires a more formal and relationship-focused approach.
Email Regulations
GDPR (RGPD)
Enforced by CNIL (Commission nationale de linformatique et des libertes). Strict interpretation of data protection.
Key Requirements:
- -Legitimate interest basis for B2B prospecting
- -Clear and transparent privacy information
- -Easy opt-out mechanism
- -Data minimization principles
- -Document compliance measures
Best Send Times
Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Best Hours: 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM CET
Best Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Key Industries
Aerospace
Luxury Goods
Technology
Healthcare
Agriculture
Tourism
Energy
Business Culture Tips
- -French business culture is formal and hierarchical
- -Use Monsieur/Madame in initial communications
- -Building relationships before business is important
- -August is vacation month - avoid major campaigns
- -Quality and elegance in communication is valued
Common Decision Maker Titles
Directeur General
Directeur
Responsable
Chef de
Gerant
President
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Getting Started
Ready to launch cold email campaigns in France? Start by verifying your email lists and testing deliverability to ensure compliance and inbox placement.