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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in France

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Paris Cannes Cherbourg Lyon Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Ireland Embassy in Paris, France

12 Avenue Foch (Entrance 4 Rue Rude) 75116 Paris France

Phone: +33 1 44 17 67 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 58 minutes)

Ireland Honorary Consulate in Cannes, France

St. Michel 69, Avenue Du Roi Albert La Californie 06400 Cannes France

Phone: + 33 6 77 69 14 36 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)

Ireland Honorary Consulate in Cherbourg, France

Gare Maritime Sud 50100 Cherbourg France

Phone: + 33 2 33 44 11 11 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)

Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lyon, France

23 Rue Crepet 69007 Lyon France

Phone: +33 1 44 17 67 81 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 28 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following French and Irish holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
St. Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	2 months, 1 week
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	2 months, 2 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months, 3 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 4 weeks
Easter	Sunday, April 05	2 months, 4 weeks
Easter Monday	Monday, April 06	3 months
Labor Day / May Day	Friday, May 01	3 months, 3 weeks
May Day	Monday, May 04	3 months, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Ireland currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Cannes, Cherbourg and Lyon.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Citizens of France (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.

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

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

St. Patrick's Day (IE) Tue, Mar 17, 2026 (2 months, 1 week)

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Paris, France 06:32^AMMonday, January 05, 2026

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