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What is a Chronopost France Tracking Number?
A Chronopost France tracking number is the unique code issued to every parcel sent through Chronopost, one of France's leading express courier services. Chronopost was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of La Poste Group, France's national postal service. Specializing in express parcel delivery for businesses and individuals both within France and internationally (over 230 countries), Chronopost guarantees time-definite delivery windows and provides full parcel tracking from pickup through delivery.
The tracking number is created when a shipment is booked through Chronopost's website, mobile app, or at a Chronopost collection point. As a sender, you will receive the tracking number in your booking confirmation email or in your Chronopost shipper account. As a recipient, the sender — whether an online retailer or an individual — will typically share the tracking number in a dispatch notification. The tracking number is also printed on the barcode label attached to the parcel. Track your parcel at chronopost.fr/en/track-your-parcel.
Chronopost France tracking numbers are typically 13 alphanumeric characters in the format: two letters + nine digits + two letters. For example: XK123456789FR. Packages originating from abroad may use a 15-character variant. The last two characters often represent the country code (FR for France). The tracking number is case-insensitive and should be entered without spaces.
Common Chronopost France Tracking Statuses and Their Meanings
| Original Status | Translated Status | Description | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pris en charge | Parcel Accepted | Chronopost has accepted the parcel at a pickup point or collection address and scanned it into the system. | None. Your parcel is in the Chronopost network. |
| En cours d'acheminement | In Transit | The parcel is being transported between Chronopost hubs or sorting centers on the way to the destination. | None. Monitor for updates. |
| Arrivé en agence de distribution | Arrived at Delivery Depot | The parcel has reached the local Chronopost depot and is being prepared for final delivery. | None. Delivery is imminent. |
| En cours de livraison | Out for Delivery | The parcel is with the Chronopost courier and is being delivered to the recipient's address today. | Be present at the delivery address. |
| Livré | Delivered | The parcel has been successfully delivered and signed for by the recipient or left in a designated location. | None. Contact Chronopost if you have not received your parcel. |
| Tentative de livraison | Delivery Attempted | The courier attempted delivery but was unable to complete it (recipient absent, closed address, etc.). | Check the delivery notice or your Chronopost notification for redelivery or pickup instructions. |
| Mis en instance | Held at Agency | The parcel is being held at a Chronopost agency or relay point after a failed delivery attempt, pending pickup or redelivery. | Collect your parcel at the indicated Chronopost point or schedule a new delivery. |
| En attente de prise en charge | Pending Pickup | The shipment has been booked but the parcel has not yet been collected by Chronopost. | None. Wait for the courier to pick up. |
| Anomalie | Exception / Issue | An unexpected issue has occurred (damaged label, addressing error, customs hold, etc.). | Contact Chronopost at +33 969 391 391 for details. |
| Retour expéditeur | Return to Sender | The parcel could not be delivered and is being returned to the original sender. | Contact the sender to arrange reshipping with corrected information. |
| Service | Pricing Structure | Delivery Speed | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono 9 | Premium | Next business day by 9:00 AM | Guaranteed time-definite delivery; ideal for urgent business documents; insurance up to €1,500 |
| Chrono 10 | Premium | Next business day by 10:00 AM | Guaranteed morning delivery; full tracking; signature on delivery |
| Chrono 13 | Standard premium | Next business day by 1:00 PM | Guaranteed afternoon delivery; full tracking; insurance options |
| Chrono 18 / Chrono Express | Standard | Next business day by 6:00 PM / End of day | Cost-effective next-day option; full tracking; Sunday delivery available on select routes |
| Chrono Relais | Economy | 24–72 hours to relay/pickup points | Delivery to a network of parcel shops and relay points; no home signature required |
| Chrono International | Zone-based | Varies by destination (typically 1–5 days in Europe, longer worldwide) | Covers 230+ countries; customs clearance assistance; full international tracking |
Chronopost France Customer Service Channels