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China Embassy and Consulates in France

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Paris Lyon Marseille Strasbourg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

China Embassy in Paris, France

20, Rue Monsieur – 75007 Paris – France.

Phone: 0033-1-49521950 Working hours: Close now

China Consulate General in Lyon, France

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26, Rue Louis Blanc - 69006 Lyon - France

Phone: +33 4 37 24 83 05 Working hours: Close now

China Consulate General in Marseille, France

20, Boulevard Carmagnole, 13008 Marseille, France.

Phone: 0033 491320000, 491320267 Working hours: Close now

China Consulate General in Strasbourg, France

35 Rue Bautain, 67000 Strasbourg, France.

Phone: 0033-3-88453232, 0033-3-88453222 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following French and Chinese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Maritime Day	Saturday, July 11	1 week
Bastille Day	Tuesday, July 14	1 week, 3 days
Army Day	Saturday, August 01	4 weeks
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	1 month, 1 week
Chinese Valentine's Day	Wednesday, August 19	1 month, 2 weeks
Spirit Festival	Thursday, August 27	1 month, 3 weeks
Teachers' Day	Thursday, September 10	2 months
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 months, 2 weeks
Mid-Autumn Festival	Friday, September 25	2 months, 3 weeks
National Day	Thursday, October 01	2 months, 3 weeks
National Day Golden Week holiday	Friday, October 02	2 months, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in France?

China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for China?

Citizens of France (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in France?

The Chinese representative offices in France will be closed in observance of the following French and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:

Maritime Day (CN) Sat, Jul 11, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)

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Paris, France 19:16^PMThursday, July 02, 2026

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