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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
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Ramadan starts	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 6 days
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Monday, February 23	1 month
Special Operations Forces Day	Friday, February 27	1 month
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 2 weeks
International Women's Day	Monday, March 09	1 month, 2 weeks
Lailat al-Qadr	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 3 weeks
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, March 20	1 month, 3 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months, 1 week
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 1 week

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:

Valentine's Day (RU) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)

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