Consulates in La Rochelle

  • 3 missions
  • 3 countries
  • most embassies are in Paris

Embassies and consulates in La Rochelle

La Rochelle has 3 foreign missions from 3 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to France are in Paris, about 398 km away.

Public holidays in La Rochelle

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in La Rochelle close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in La Rochelle

Among the countries with a mission in La Rochelle are Denmark, Spain and the Seychelles. Of France’s neighbours, Spain is represented in La Rochelle.

Types of mission in La Rochelle

Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in La Rochelle offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in France

Outside La Rochelle, missions in France are found in Paris (226), Lyon (82), Marseille (70), Strasbourg (60), Bordeaux (57) and Toulouse (35).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in La Rochelle?

There are 3 foreign missions on record in La Rochelle.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in La Rochelle?

Missions from 3 countries are based in La Rochelle, among them Denmark, Spain and the Seychelles.

Is there an embassy in La Rochelle?

No. The embassies to France are in Paris, about 398 km away; La Rochelle has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in La Rochelle closed?

The missions in La Rochelle close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.