Chennai to France.
The deepest French institutional footprint in south India.
Chennai's France relationship is unusually old — the Alliance Française here is one of the largest in the world, and the Consulate of France sits at the centre of a dense Pondicherry corridor. Add to that the strongest state scholarship pipeline in the country for France bound aspirants, and Chennai becomes one of India's most strategic launch cities.
Where the work actually happens
Three institutions handle the bulk of your application from inside Chennai. Bookmark all three before you start; you will be back to each at least once.
Campus France Chennai
Official siteInterviews, programme advice, and file sign off for south India.
Consulate General of France, Khader Nawaz Khan Road
Alliance Française de Madras
Official siteOne of the largest French institutions in India. Daily classes, TCF and DELF testing, library, and a long calendar of events.
College Road, Nungambakkam
VFS France Visa Application Centre
Official siteBiometrics and document submission for the long stay visa.
Express Avenue, Royapettah
Travel to Bangalore for the tour.
Chennai has anchored the south Indian leg of the Choose France Tour in past years, but the 2026 circuit moved south to Bangalore on 17 October. From Chennai, a half day flight or overnight train gets you in.
Full Choose France Tour hub