You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from France to Vanuatu.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in Vanuatu is I and in France are C and E. This is how they look like.

France

In France, outlets of type C and E are in use.

Type C

Type E

Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, outlets of type I are in use.

Type I