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France Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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France Embassy in London, United Kingdom

58 Knightsbridge London Sw1X - 7 Jt United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 207 07 31 000 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 24 minutes)

France Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Lothian Chambers, W Parliament Square, Edinburgh Eh1 1Rn, United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 131 225 7954 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 24 minutes)

France Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

6A Cromwell Place, London, Sw7 2Ew

Phone: + 44 207 073 1200 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 24 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following British and French holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	4 days, 14 hours
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	1 week
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	1 week, 1 day
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	2 weeks, 5 days
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	3 weeks
Mothering Sunday	Sunday, March 15	1 month
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 1 week
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, March 20	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

France currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Edinburgh and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for France?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in United Kingdom?

The French representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and French holidays in 2026/2024:

Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)

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Time in France vs United Kingdom

Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 02:36^AMMonday, February 09, 2026

Paris, France 03:36^AMMonday, February 09, 2026