French Embassies and Consulates

France has a strong diplomatic network with its embassies and consulates throughout the world. The diplomatic missions of France in foreign countries started pretty early during the rule of Francis I in 1522 who sent his officials to Switzerland. The country has a strong diplomatic influence around the world with one of the largest networks of diplomatic missions.

The diplomatic missions also help the country in assisting French nationals living abroad.

Related: Foreign missions in France | List of heads of missions of France