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Russia Embassy and Consulates in France

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Paris Biarritz Marseille Strasbourg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Russia Embassy in Paris, France

40-50 Boulevard Lannes, 75116 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 45 04 05 50 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Biarritz, France

"Le Biarritz" Bp 15 64201 Biarritz Cedex France

Phone: +33 5 59.65.85.10 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Marseille, France

3 Avenue Ambroise Paré, 13272 Marseille, France

Phone: +33 4 91 77 15 25 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Strasbourg, France

6 Place Sébastien Brant, 67000 Strasbourg, France

Phone: +33 3 88 36 73 15 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following French and Russian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Bastille Day	Tuesday, July 14	1 week, 4 days
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	1 month, 1 week
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	1 month, 4 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 months, 2 weeks
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	3 months, 3 weeks
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	3 months, 4 weeks
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	4 months
Armistice Day	Wednesday, November 11	4 months, 1 week
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	5 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Russia currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Biarritz, Marseille and Strasbourg.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?

French citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in France for further instructions.

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

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

Bastille Day (FR) Tue, Jul 14, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)

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