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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in France

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Paris Paris Bordeaux Marseille Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

United Kingdom Embassy in Paris, France

35, Rue Du Faubourg St Honoré Paris Cedex 08 75383 Paris France

Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 51 31 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)

United Kingdom Consulate in Paris, France

16 Rue D’Anjou 75008 Paris France

Phone: +33 0 1 44 51 31 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)

United Kingdom Consulate General in Bordeaux, France

British Consulate Bordeaux Cs 80112 33070 Bordeaux Cedex France

Phone: +33 (0)5 57 22 21 10 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)

United Kingdom Consulate General in Marseille, France

British Consulate Marseille Les Docks De Marseille-La Joliette 10 Place De La Joliette Atrium 10.3 1St Floor 13002 Marseille France

Phone: +33 0 4 91 15 72 10 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following French and British holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 days, 12 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 3 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 4 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 5 days
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 2 weeks
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

United Kingdom currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Paris, Bordeaux and Marseille.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

Citizens of France (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.

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

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

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)

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British visa requirements for French citizens

Time in United Kingdom vs France

London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Paris, France

Paris, France 05:53^AMThursday, January 22, 2026

London, United Kingdom 04:53^AMThursday, January 22, 2026