Public services

Annuaire de l’administration

Official directory of public administrations, local offices, officials, town halls and embassies.

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A concrete use case

Contact a local public office

Find an office, its remit and contact details in the administrative directory.

Check first: Confirm opening hours and the contact channel before travelling.

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Our worked method

Choose a contact for a precise question

Local service
Search the relevant territory.
National body
Identify the required responsibility.
  1. Write the question and relevant municipality.
  2. Choose an organization type in the directory.
  3. Review responsibilities and contact details before contacting it.

Fictional example: Yan needs municipal information but finds a similarly named national institution. He keeps both records and checks which matches his question before preparing a call.

Your useful record: Question, territory, service name and record link.

A directory address does not describe the entire required procedure.

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Documented resource details

Find the responsible office, not just an address

The directory searches public bodies, offices and contacts by need and location. Open the specific office record before travelling: a national headquarters and a local reception desk serve different purposes. Retain the address, contact channel and any reception instructions.

Search
Public bodies, offices and contacts.
Location
Search by town, postcode or area.
Check
Match the office’s remit to the procedure you need.
Local entries
The directory includes town halls, prefectures and intermunicipal bodies.
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Contact types
It distinguishes national bodies and services grouped by subject.
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Does a contact record submit my application?

No. It identifies an office; verify the application procedure and submission channel separately.

What should I retain before travelling?

The office name, address and reception instructions consulted. Recheck those details before departure.

Initial profile documentation

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