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China Embassy and Consulates in France

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities
Paris Lyon Marseille Strasbourg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

China Embassy in Paris, France

China Embassy in Paris, France
20, Rue Monsieur – 75007 Paris – France.
Phone: 0033-1-49521950 Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)

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 (Lunch time)

China Consulate General in Marseille, France

China Consulate General in Marseille, France
20, Boulevard Carmagnole, 13008 Marseille, France.
Phone: 0033 491320000, 491320267 Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)

China Consulate General in Strasbourg, France

China Consulate General in Strasbourg, France
35 Rue Bautain, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Phone: 0033-3-88453232, 0033-3-88453222 Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following French and Chinese holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 week, 2 days
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 week, 5 days
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 week, 6 days
St Stephen's Day Friday, December 26 2 weeks
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 2 weeks, 5 days
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 2 weeks, 6 days
Spring Festival Eve Monday, February 16 2 months
Chinese New Year Tuesday, February 17 2 months
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Wednesday, February 18 2 months

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 2025/2024:

  • December Solstice (CN & FR) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 2 days)

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Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Paris, France

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