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Oriel Petry
Director, Department for International Trade France
Department for International Trade
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DIT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in France, and French companies set up and invest in the UK.
We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Paris, Consulate-General in Bordeaux and Trade Office in Lyon.
Set up a business and invest in the UK
Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can set up and grow in the UK on great.gov.uk.
Buy from the UK
Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with the DIT’s Find a Supplier service.
Export to France from the UK
UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to France.
DIT provides:
- first time exporter guidance
- export opportunities
- support and advice from trade experts
- events for exporters and international buyers
- export finance and related guidance
You can find services and information at great.gov.uk. Our export guide to France provides essential information for new and established exporters.
Export licensing and special rules for France
Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.
Our people
Contact us
Department for International Trade France
British Embassy
35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré
75383 Paris Cedex 08
France
Email commercialenquiries.paris@fco.gov.uk
Telephone +33 (0) 1 44 51 34 00
Please visit our "Access and opening times" page for our teams' contact details
Access and opening timesDepartment for International Trade Lyon
Le Lugdunum
5, place Jules Ferry
69006 Lyon
France
Email commercialenquiries.paris@fco.gov.uk
Telephone +33 (0) 1 44 51 34 00
Department for International Trade Bordeaux
British Consulate
353, Boulevard du Président Wilson
33073 Bordeaux Cedex
France
Email commercialenquiries.paris@fco.gov.uk
Telephone +33 (0) 1 44 51 34 00
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