The Honorary Consulate of France in Gijón represents French interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Claudio Alvargonzález, 2, 33201 Gijón, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 985 176 100 |
| gijon@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Sofia Paquet Zorrilla, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Claudio Alvargonzález, 2, 33201 Gijón.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gijón do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Gijón. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Sofia Paquet Zorrilla (in office since April 2006). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 985 176 100 and e-mail gijon@agenceconsulaire.fr.
The office is located in Asturias. Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Bilbao, roughly 220 km from here. Distance to the French Embassy in Madrid: about 380 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, French citizens contact the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the French national day, 14 July. In Asturias, Asturias Day on 8 September is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Where else is France represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of France
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Girona – Honorary Consulate
- Granada – Honorary Consulate
- Ibiza – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Lleida – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Gijón office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Gijón?
For a new French passport, contact the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Gijón?
By phone on +34 985 176 100 or by e-mail to gijon@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Gijón?
Sofia Paquet Zorrilla, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since April 2006).
Can Spanish nationals visit France without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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