List of ambassadors of France to Benin
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of France to Benin. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between France and Benin.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| René Tirant | 2 August, 1960 | 1961 |
| Jacques Dupont | 31 August, 1961 | 1964 |
| Guy Georgy | 4 January, 1964 | 1969 |
| Louis Delamare | 13 January, 1969 | 1972 |
| Michel Van Grevenynghe | 23 June, 1972 | 1976 |
| Jean Meadmore | 23 June, 1972 | 1978 |
| Pierre Decamps | 18 October, 1978 | 1982 |
| Hugues Homo | 25 January, 1982 | 1984 |
| François Gendreau | 24 September, 1984 | 1989 |
| Guy Azaïs | 6 March, 1989 | 1992 |
| Jean-Paul Taix | 13 July, 1992 | 1994 |
| Catherine Boivineau | 6 October, 1994 | 1997 |
| Jacques Courbin | 30 December, 1997 | 2000 |
| François Mimin | 23 June, 2000 | 2003 |
| Christian Daziano | 26 October, 2003 | 2007 |
| Hervé Besancenot | 6 July, 2007 | 2011 |
| Jean-Paul Monchau | 21 July, 2011 | 2013 |
| Aline Kuster-Ménager | 2013 | 2016 |
| Véronique Brumeaux | 2016 | 2020 |
| Marc Vizy | 2020 | 2024 |
| Nadège Chouat | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 08 January 2026, at 08:20 AM (EST).