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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

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

Russia Consulate General in Marseille, France

3 Avenue Ambroise Paré, 13272 Marseille, France

Phone: +33 4 91 77 15 25 Working hours: Close now

Russia Consulate General in Strasbourg, France

6 Place Sébastien Brant, 67000 Strasbourg, France

Phone: +33 3 88 36 73 15 Working hours: Close now

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
New Year's Eve	Wednesday, December 31	0 minutes
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 01	0 minutes
New Year Holiday Week	Friday, January 02	22 hours, 6 minutes
New Year Holiday Week	Monday, January 05	3 days, 22 hours
New Year Holiday Week	Tuesday, January 06	4 days, 22 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day	Wednesday, January 07	5 days, 22 hours
New Year Holiday Week	Thursday, January 08	6 days, 22 hours
Old New Year	Wednesday, January 14	1 week, 5 days
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	2 weeks
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month, 1 week
Ramadan starts	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 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:

New Year's Eve (FR) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)

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Time in Russia vs France

Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Paris, France

Paris, France 19:53^PMWednesday, December 31, 2025

Moscow, Russia 21:53^PMWednesday, December 31, 2025