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Russia Embassy and Consulates in France

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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 6 hours 7 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 6 hours 7 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 6 hours 7 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 6 hours 7 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
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	5 days, 15 hours
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	1 week, 3 days
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	1 week, 5 days
Easter Monday	Monday, April 06	1 week, 6 days
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 12	2 weeks, 5 days
Labor Day / May Day	Friday, May 01	1 month, 1 week
WWII Victory Day	Friday, May 08	1 month, 2 weeks
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	1 month, 2 weeks
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	1 month, 2 weeks
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 month, 2 weeks
Whit Sunday	Sunday, May 24	2 months

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:

Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 21 hours)

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