French nationals in and around Cardiff can turn to the Honorary Consulate of France in Cardiff for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 6 Reardon Smith Court, Cardiff CF5 3JD, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7968 160139 |
| consulatfrancecardiff@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 17:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO list of consular offices (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Opening hours: Tuesday 17:30–20:00, according to the FCDO list.
- Location: 6 Reardon Smith Court, Cardiff CF5 3JD.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Cardiff do?
France is represented in Cardiff by an honorary consul. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Marie Brousseau-Navarro (since 17 February 2014). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 7968 160139 and e-mail consulatfrancecardiff@gmail.com.
Cardiff is in Wales. The embassy in London is roughly 210 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in France (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the French Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on France’s national day (14 July). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of France in the UK
- London – Embassy of France
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Bath – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Chester – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Cardiff office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Cardiff?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the French Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Cardiff?
By phone on +44 7968 160139 or by e-mail to consulatfrancecardiff@gmail.com.
When is the French honorary consulate in Cardiff open?
Tuesday 17:30–20:00, according to the FCDO list.
Who is the French honorary consul in Cardiff?
Marie Brousseau-Navarro, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Do Britons need a visa to visit France?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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