Embassy of France in Bern
If you are living or residing in Bern and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Bern.
This information is for:
- Swiss passport holders living in Bern
- French passports traveling/working or living in Bern
- Foreign passports currently residing in Bern
Embassy Information
| Address: | Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Phone: | + 41 31 359 21 11 |
| Fax: | + 41 31 359 21 91 |
| Email: | presse@ambafrance-ch.org |
| Website: | www.ambafrance-ch.org |
| Office hours: | Monday to Friday: 8:30AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PM |
| Current time in Bern | 08:35 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in Paris (France) |
08:35 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0100) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to France
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Bern and Paris is 409.16 km (254.24 miles). The average travel time is 51 minutes.
- Time difference: Bern is is same date and time Paris. When the time is 08:35 on December, Thursday 11 in Bern, it is 08:35 on December, Thursday 11 in Paris
Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Bern.
Distance from city center
1.68 km ( 1.04 miles)
Nearest airport
Bern Airport (BRN)
Distance to airport
4.83 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (Today, December 11, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open in 25 minutes |
| Friday (December 12, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (December 13, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (December 14, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (December 15, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (December 16, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (December 17, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- December Solstice: Dec. 21, 2025 (Next 1 week, 2 days)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of France located?
It is located at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern, Switzerland. Coordinates: (7.466492100000001, 46.94700479999999).
2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Bern?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 41 31 359 21 11. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 8:30AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PM except official holidays in France and Switzerland.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now and it will open in 25 minutes. The current time in Bern is 08:35.
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| Wind | 7.8 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 08:05 | |
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