General overview of the Embassy

INTRODUCTION

On June 13, 2006, France, through the voice of H.E. Mr. Philippe Douste-Blazy, Minister for Foreign Affairs, recognised the independence of Montenegro, elevating Mr. Yves Barelli, formerly Head of the French Representation Bureau in Podgorica, parallel to the rank of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

In this new institutional context, on January 1st, 2007, a full-time Embassy succeeded the former Bureau of Embassy, while a French Cultural Center (CCF), financially autonomous, replaced the Podgorica antenna of the CCF of Belgrade.

As Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Mr. Yves Barelli first took the head of the Embassy of France in Podgorica until the appointment on May 7, 2007 of Mr. Christophe Philibert, formerly in post in the Republic of Panama, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Montenegro.

On September 17, Mr. Bernard Garancher, Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda, was appointed in Montenegro to replace Mr. Philibert, officially taking office on November 9, 2007 after handing over his letters of credence to the President of Montenegro, Mr. Filip Vujanović.

 In the news of the bilateral relations between Montenegro and France.
 Key documents on the relation Montenegro-France.

ORGANIGRAM
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Ambassador

• H.E. Mr. Bernard Garancher, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Knight in the French Legion of Honor, Officer in the National Order of Merit

 Biographical notes on the Ambassador.
 Official photos of the Ambassador.
 Chronological list of the Ambassadors.

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Diplomatic Chancery

Role: to represent French interests in Montenegro and inform the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the evolution of the political, economic and social situation in this country.

• Mr. Jérôme Kelle, First Secretary
E-mail:

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Consular Section

Role: to administer the French community in Montenegro, and ensure the protection of French nationals and goods within local legal and public order bounds.

• Mrs. Michèle Baud, Consular Affairs
E-mail:

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Cultural Service

Role : to developp the cultural co-operation between France and Montenegro, to help promote Montenegrin cultural values and identity.

• Mr. Jérôme Kelle, Counselor for Co-operation and Cultural Action

 French Cultural Center of Podgorica.

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Common Services

• Mr. Patrick Lorand, Administrative and Financial Affairs
E-mail :
• Mrs. Vesna Lučić, Translator-Interpreter

EMBASSY CONTACT DETAILS

FRENCH EMBASSY IN MONTENEGRO
Ul. Atinska 35
81000 PODGORICA
MONTENEGRO

Telephone: +382 (0)81 655 348/655 344
Fax: +382 (0)81 655 343

E-mail:
Website: France in Montenegro

Opening hours: from 8:30am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
Public holidays observed: January 1st, January 7, January 8, Orthodox Easter Friday, Orthodox Easter, May 1st, July 14 (Bastille Day), August 15, November 11 (Armistice Day), December 25.