The US French Embassy
Long ago the French embassies were just plain missions. A selected official along with a few companions were sent to foreign countries to represent France for a particular purpose. Over the past century this all changed. Today embassies are permanent institutions operating as businesses for international relations.
France has ambassadors and embassies in all countries that they have diplomatic relations with. Ambassadors are appointed by the President of the Republic periodically at meetings with the Council of Ministers. When their missions are completed they are recalled.
In the United States there are 12 French General Consulates. Washington, DC has one General Consulate. His purpose is to assist and protect the interests of French people residing in America. Worldwide, France has 138 embassies totally, which consist of 124 consulates and 13 permanent embassies.
France has ambassadors and embassies in all countries that they have diplomatic relations with. Ambassadors are appointed by the President of the Republic periodically at meetings with the Council of Ministers. When their missions are completed they are recalled.
In the United States there are 12 French General Consulates. Washington, DC has one General Consulate. His purpose is to assist and protect the interests of French people residing in America. Worldwide, France has 138 embassies totally, which consist of 124 consulates and 13 permanent embassies.
The US Embassy is located at 4101 Reservoir Road in NW Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood area. It is the largest French diplomatic delegation in the world solving most of its concerns for America’s French residents here in the US. The embassy was established 1984 and portrays France in the United States. Francois Delatre, the French Ambassador to the United States, heads the embassy and can be reached at (202) 944-6000 from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, except on holidays.
The US Embassy offers various services for US French residents and has different departments in the D. C. area. These services include notary services, tax information, voting assistance, Visa help, translators, and service for federal assistance. Located on a large shaded complex, the French Embassy compound contains the Press and Communications Office, the Offices of Defense and Armament Attaches, the Office of Cultural Service, and the Office of Science and Technology. Aside from the main compound the French Embassy has a cultural center. The La Maison Francaise, called “The House of France,” is open to the public during special events. It has a large auditorium and a ballroom for cultural events, concerts, and lectures.
The current US Embassy Ambassordor, François Delattre, was appointed in 2011. His delegation is corroborated by different sections of the embassy. These sections include:
The current US Embassy Ambassordor, François Delattre, was appointed in 2011. His delegation is corroborated by different sections of the embassy. These sections include:
- The political section
- The Office of Nuclear Affairs
- The Office of Real Estate & Civil Engineering
- The Paymaster General Office
- The Secrectary General Office
- The Health Labor & Welfare Office
- The Senior Liaison Legal Adviser
- The Sustainable Development and Transport Counselor
- The CNRS Office
- The Office for Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations
- The Customs Office
- The Taxation Office
- The Office of Cultural Services
- The Maison Française Office
- The Science and Technology Mission
- The Press and Communication Office
- The Agricultural Department
- The Office of the Defense Attaché, and
- The Regional Department of Economic Affairs
