skip to main content
Flag of France

Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States

On This Page
Embassy Information Location Map Services Visa Information

Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States, located at 4101 Reservoir Road NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    4101 Reservoir Road NW
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 944-6000

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:45 AM–12:15 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 8:45 AM–12:15 PM
    Friday 8:45 AM–12:15 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:45 AM–12:15 PM
    Tuesday 8:45 AM–12:15 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:45 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:10 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 4101 Reservoir Road NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Georgetown Waterfront Park and The Kennedy Center. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Laurent Bili, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France to the United States

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States, France also has 53 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in France

United States has 7 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.02 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

    Get Directions
  • The Kennedy Center (1.70 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

    Get Directions
  • Dupont Circle (1.90 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

    Get Directions
  • Lincoln Memorial (2.24 miles away)

    2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002

    Get Directions
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture (2.91 miles away)

    1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

    Get Directions
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial (3.13 miles away)

    16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (20.51 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
    Get Directions
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (28.48 miles away)
    Baltimore
    Get Directions
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (90.01 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

Disclaimer

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The content on this website is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. If you wish to report an issue, please let us know.

Help us improve Embassies.info

Report an Error or Update the details of the Embassy of France in Washington D.C., United States.

This page was last edited on 17 February 2026 at 11:27 PM (EST).

↑ Top