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China Embassy and Consulates in France
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
Embassy of China in Paris, France

20, Rue Monsieur – 75007 Paris – France.
Phone: 0033-1-49521950
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 27 minutes)
China Consulate General in Lyon, France
26, Rue Louis Blanc - 69006 Lyon - France
Phone: +33 4 37 24 83 05
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 27 minutes)
Consulate General of China in Marseille, France

20, Boulevard Carmagnole, 13008 Marseille, France.
Phone: 0033 491320000, 491320267
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 27 minutes)
Consulate General of China in Strasbourg, France

35 Rue Bautain, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Phone: 0033-3-88453232, 0033-3-88453222
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 27 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2021
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following French and Chinese holidays in 2021/2022:
Holiday | Date | Counting down |
---|---|---|
International Women's Day | Monday, March 08 | 5 days, 6 hours |
Ching Ming Festival | Sunday, April 04 | 1 month |
Ching Ming Festival Holiday | Monday, April 05 | 1 month |
Ching Ming Festival Holiday | Tuesday, April 06 | 1 month |
Good Friday | Saturday, April 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
Easter Monday | Tuesday, April 13 | 1 month, 1 week |
Labour Day | Saturday, May 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
Labour Day Holiday | Tuesday, May 04 | 2 months |
Labour Day Holiday | Wednesday, May 05 | 2 months |
V-E Day | Saturday, May 08 | 2 months |
Ascension Day | Friday, May 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in France?
China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg.
2 - Do French citizens need a visa for China?
French citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in France for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in France?
The Chinese representative offices in France will be closed in observance of the following French and Chinese holidays in 2021/2021:
- International Women's Day (CN) Mon, Mar 08, 2021 (5 days, 12 hours)
Visa Information
Time in China vs France
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Paris, France
Paris, France
11:33AMTuesday, March 02, 2021
Beijing, China
18:33PMTuesday, March 02, 2021
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