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Information on market risk and fair value of financial assets and liabilities (excluding Orange Bank) - Credit ratings (Details) € in Millions, $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016 EUR (€)	Dec. 21, 2016 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2014
Bonds, financial liabilities [member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Outstanding amount		€ 30,893	€ 27,070	€ 25,703
Bonds maturing March 1, 2031 [member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Outstanding amount	$ 2.5	€ 2,200
Interest rate (as a percent)	9.00%	9.00%					8.75%
Notional amount		€ 2,500
Credit facility [member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount		€ 6,000			€ 6,000	€ 6,000