U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin France due to terrorism and unrest. Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common, especially in crowded places.
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Is France safe? 🇫🇷
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, France scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates France Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 23 France destinations assessed, Annecy scores highest (79/100), while Marseille scores lowest (71/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Wildfires in France There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. For advice, visit the wildfires section on the Safety and security page.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for France: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
France destinations by safety score
#1🇫🇷AnnecySafe · updated 29 July 202679#2🇫🇷ChamonixSafe · updated 29 July 202679#3🇫🇷AvignonSafe · updated 29 July 202679#4🇫🇷ToulouseSafe · updated 29 July 202679#5🇫🇷ParisSafe · updated 4 September 202678#6🇫🇷BrestSafe · updated 29 August 202678#7🇫🇷CannesSafe · updated 26 August 202678#8🇫🇷ReimsSafe · updated 29 July 202678#9🇫🇷DijonSafe · updated 29 July 202678#10🇫🇷MontpellierSafe · updated 29 July 202678#11🇫🇷LilleSafe · updated 29 July 202678#12🇫🇷StrasbourgSafe · updated 29 July 202678#13🇫🇷Porte de MonsieurSafe · updated 3 September 202677#14🇫🇷QuimperSafe · updated 29 August 202677#15🇫🇷CarcassonneSafe · updated 29 July 202677#16🇫🇷AjaccioSafe · updated 29 July 202674#17🇫🇷RennesSafe · updated 29 July 202674#18🇫🇷LyonSafe · updated 28 July 202674#19🇫🇷BiarritzSafe · updated 29 July 202673#20🇫🇷NantesSafe · updated 29 July 202673#21🇫🇷BordeauxSafe · updated 29 July 202673#22🇫🇷NiceSafe · updated 28 July 202673#23🇫🇷MarseilleSafe · updated 28 July 202671
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03 · Evidence Signals
France safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.3 / 100k | 91 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 78.0% | 81 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 2.4% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.7 / 100k | 85 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
France safety FAQ
Is France safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates France Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index France averages 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 4 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in France?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Annecy currently scores highest at 79/100 (Safe). Marseille scores lowest at 71/100.
Where does this France safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.