Just ordered it this week so don't have it yet, but the appeal was that it's an all-in-one unit including the cup, and has the little holder for the filters rather than bending them to fit in the plunger. Plus it's easy to clean so I can use it camping and hiking.
Don't know about shipping to France but they can be purchased for less than retail price including shipping on a certain auction site that has been telling me all week that I "frequently search" for something I just bought, the bundle I bought also included some Black Bag coffee.