U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Full advisory →Is France safe? 🇫🇷
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, France scores 71/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates France Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 France destination assessed, Paris scores highest (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 →02 · Destinations
France destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
France safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryU.S. Department of State | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution | 70 | U.S. Department of State |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.3 / 100k | 90 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 78.0% | 82 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| People reporting recent violenceUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 0.6% | 97 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| 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) |
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 71/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in France?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Paris currently scores highest at 71/100 (Safe).
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.