Embassy of France, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Embassy of France in London |
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| Location | Knightsbridge, London |
| Address | 58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT |
| Coordinates | 51°30′09″N 0°09′29″W / 51.5025°N 0.1581°W |
| Ambassador | Hélène Tréheux-Duchêne |
| Jurisdiction |  United Kingdom |
The Embassy of France in London is like France's main office in the United Kingdom. It's where French diplomats work to keep a good relationship between the two countries. An embassy helps citizens from its home country who are visiting or living abroad. It also helps with things like visas and trade.
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The French Embassy Building
Where is the Embassy?
The French Embassy is in a famous part of London called Knightsbridge. It's right next to Albert Gate, which is an entrance to the beautiful Hyde Park. If you stand outside, you'll see the Embassy of Kuwait directly across the street.
Who Designed the Building?
The building was designed by a famous British architect named Thomas Cubitt. He also designed other buildings nearby in the 1840s. At that time, these buildings were the tallest in the Knightsbridge area. Thomas Cubitt's son, George Cubitt, was the great-great-grandfather of Queen Camilla. Before moving to Knightsbridge, the Embassy was located at Derby House in Grosvenor Square.
Other French Offices in London
France has several other offices in London that help with different things. These offices are mostly located along Cromwell Road in South Kensington.
What Do These Offices Do?
- Consular Section: This office helps French citizens with things like passports and emergencies.
- Cultural Section: This part promotes French culture, language, and arts in the UK.
- Science & Technology Section: This office helps with scientific and technological cooperation between France and the UK.
- Visa Section: If someone from the UK wants to visit France, they might need a visa. This office helps with those applications.
- Trade Mission: Located on Haymarket, this office helps French businesses trade with the UK.
- Paymaster & Financial Comptroller Section: This office handles the money and finances for the French government's operations in the UK.
The Ambassador's Home
The French Ambassador is the main representative of France in the UK. Since 1944, their official home has been at 11 Kensington Palace Gardens.
Gallery
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The French Embassy building in Knightsbridge
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A plaque with the French national emblem outside the Embassy
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A plaque celebrating the Entente Cordiale centenary outside the Embassy
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The French Consulate building on the Cromwell Road
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The official home of the French Ambassador to the UK
See also
- List of Ambassadors of France to the United Kingdom
- Embassy of the United Kingdom, Paris
