ExampleAddressCountry
Example address in France
Recipient / institution → Street / building → City / postcode → Country
This sample, line by line
Université de Lille 42 rue Paul Duez 59000 Lille FRANCE
- 01 Recipient / institution Université de Lille
- 02 Street / building 42 rue Paul Duez
- 03 City / postcode 59000 Lille
- 04 Country FRANCE
Quick rules
- Keep the address lines in the order shown.
- Copy the complete sample, including the country line.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5
Script
Latin
Real example addresses
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75007 Paris
FRANCE
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78000 Versailles
FRANCE
Musée des Confluences 86 quai Perrache
69002 Lyon
FRANCE
Mucem 7 promenade Robert Laffont (esplanade du J4)
13002 Marseille
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Louvre Museum
Musée du Louvre Quai François Mitterrand
75001 Paris
FRANCE
University of Lille
Université de Lille 42 rue Paul Duez
59000 Lille
FRANCE
Presses universitaires de Strasbourg 4, rue Blaise Pascal
CS 90032
67081 Strasbourg Cedex
FRANCE
Nantes Université — Présidence 1, quai de Tourville
BP 13522
44035 Nantes Cedex 1
FRANCE
University of Bordeaux
Université de Bordeaux 351 cours de la Libération
CS 10004
33405 TALENCE CEDEX
FRANCE
Université Côte d’Azur Grand Château
28 Avenue de Valrose
06103 Nice CEDEX 2
FRANCE
University of Toulouse
Université de Toulouse 118 route de Narbonne
31062 Toulouse Cedex 9
FRANCE
University of Montpellier
Université de Montpellier 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet
34090 Montpellier
FRANCE
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How to read this format
An address format in France typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
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