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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

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

Ireland Honorary Consulate in Cherbourg, France

Gare Maritime Sud 50100 Cherbourg France

Phone: + 33 2 33 44 11 11 Working hours: Close now

Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lyon, France

23 Rue Crepet 69007 Lyon France

Phone: +33 1 44 17 67 81 Working hours: Close now

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
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	6 days, 10 hours
October Bank Holiday	Monday, October 26	1 week
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	1 week, 6 days
Armistice Day	Wednesday, November 11	3 weeks, 2 days
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	2 months
Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24	2 months
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25	2 months
St Stephen's Day	Saturday, December 26	2 months, 1 week

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:

Daylight Saving Time ends (FR) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (6 days, 15 hours)

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