French Embassy in Ottawa
Embassy 
France Ottawa, Canada
- Address
- Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa
- Website
- ca.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +1 613 562-3735
Head of mission: Hélène Claire Juliette Defromont ÉP Farnaud
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 29 June 2022
The French embassy in Ottawa stands at Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa, in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Canadian citizens
CanadaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Canada
FranceCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of France
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of South Africa in OttawaSussex Drive 15, Ottawa
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Embassy of Vietnam in OttawaMacKay Street 55, K1M 2B2 Ottawa
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Embassy of Spain in OttawaStanley Avenue 74, Ottawa
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Embassy of Mongolia in Ottawa130 Albert Street, 1620, Ottawa K1P 5G4
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in OttawaSussex Drive 140, Ottawa
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in OttawaBoteler Street 125, K1N 0A4 Ottawa
France’s other missions in Canada
- Consulate General of France in Moncton
777 Main Street, Suite 800, Moncton E1C 1E9
- Consulate General of France in Montreal
Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal
- Consulate General of France in Toronto
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 2200, Toronto M4W 1A8
- Consulate General of France in Vancouver
West Pender Street 1130, V6E 4A4 Vancouver
- Consulate General of France in Québec
Grande Allée Est 500, G1R 2J7 Québec
All missions of France in Canada (6)
The French embassy in Ottawa is one of 6 missions of France in Canada. Consulates: Moncton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Québec. Canada in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Ottawa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Ottawa. It is headed by Hélène Claire Juliette Defromont ÉP Farnaud, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa. The record for the French embassy in Ottawa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Canada
French citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the French embassy in Ottawa is closed
Expect the French embassy in Ottawa to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Ottawa
Current procedures for the French embassy in Ottawa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Ottawa
The French embassy in Ottawa has 7 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Ottawa?
The French embassy in Ottawa is at Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa.
When is the French Embassy in Ottawa closed?
The French embassy in Ottawa closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
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