France Paris South Mission
Mission leaders
Matthew R. and Rebecca S. Henriksen
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter · about 885 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F / 6°C | 34°F / 1°C | 74 mm |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 35°F / 2°C | 56 mm |
| Mar | 52°F / 11°C | 38°F / 3°C | 75 mm |
| Apr | 58°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 64°F / 18°C | 47°F / 8°C | 81 mm |
| Jun | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 51 mm |
| Aug | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 69°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 62 mm |
| Oct | 61°F / 16°C | 48°F / 9°C | 73 mm |
| Nov | 50°F / 10°C | 40°F / 4°C | 64 mm |
| Dec | 46°F / 8°C | 37°F / 3°C | 74 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
French
French spelling has many silent final letters. Nasal vowels (on, an, in) are key. Always greet with "Bonjour" before asking anything, and use "vous" (formal you) with adults.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Paris France Temple — Operating (21 May 2017) · ~17 km
- Brussels Belgium Temple — Under construction (22 November 2025) · ~264 km
- London England Temple — Operating (7 September 1958) · ~309 km
- The Hague Netherlands Temple — Operating (8 September 2002) · ~384 km
The Church in France
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 40,546
- Congregations
- 109 (70 Wards, 39 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 2
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Country code
- +33
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Always say "Bonjour" when entering a shop or home.
- Use "vous" and titles (Monsieur/Madame).
- Meals are long and important.
Foods: Baguettes and croissants, Quiche, Crêpes, Ratatouille
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources