Exercise Increased Caution
“Exercise increased cautionin France due to terrorism and unrest. Violence and rioting have recently occurred in France and may continue.”
Updated Wed, 21 Oct 2026
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France · Assessed 14 November 2026
87
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Exercise Increased Caution
“Exercise increased cautionin France due to terrorism and unrest. Violence and rioting have recently occurred in France and may continue.”
Updated Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Full advisory →No advisory against travel
“Demonstrations There is an increased likelihood of demonstrations, political gatherings and marches taking place across France, sometimes at short notice. Whilst most demonstrations are peaceful, you should remain aware of your surroundings.”
Updated 2026-10-22T16:57:33Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for France: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-11-06T15:55:58.8328828-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime is rare in Agon-Coutainville, with a very low risk of mugging.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon in Agon-Coutainville due to its small size and low tourist volume.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Safe
89/100
Most visitors report feeling safe during the day, with a high percentage feeling safe walking alone after dark.
Agon-Coutainville is a very safe destination for travelers.
Agon-Coutainville benefits from France's generally low crime rates, with a very low risk of violent crime. Travelers should remain aware of potential weather disruptions and follow standard precautions against petty theft, though such incidents are rare in this smaller town.
Recent developments
Full briefing
Agon-Coutainville is a very safe destination for travelers. The town, with a population of around 3,000, experiences very low crime rates, significantly below national averages for France. Violent crime is rare, and the risk of mugging or pickpocketing is minimal, especially compared to larger French cities.
While national advisories for France mention general concerns about terrorism and unrest, these are highly unlikely to affect a small coastal town like Agon-Coutainville. The primary safety consideration for visitors in November would be the weather. Reports from November 2024 indicated snow and winter conditions in Normandy, and the local council in Agon-Coutainville recently discussed safeguard plans, suggesting an awareness of potential weather-related issues.
Travelers are advised to carry identification documents as a general precaution. While petty crime is uncommon, standard vigilance is always recommended. The dossier indicates that most visitors to France feel safe, with a high percentage reporting feeling secure walking alone after dark, a sentiment that is likely amplified in a tranquil location like Agon-Coutainville.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 5 Agon-Coutainville districts for visitors: 5 safer. See them plotted on the Agon-Coutainville safety map.
Agon-Coutainville Town CentersaferGenerally safe with standard precautions.
Plage d'Agon-Coutainville (Beach Area)saferPleasant and safe for daytime activities.
Port de CoutainvillesaferLikely safe, similar to the town center.
Tip of AgonsaferSafe for exploration, accessible by bike.
Donville-les-Bains (nearby)saferGenerally safe, known for its natural swimming pool.
07 · After Dark
78% of people in France say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2024).
Violent crime is rare in Agon-Coutainville, with a very low risk of mugging.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Agon-Coutainville is a very safe destination for travelers. Agon-Coutainville benefits from France's generally low crime rates, with a very low risk of violent crime. Travelers should remain aware of potential weather disruptions and follow standard precautions against petty theft, though such incidents are rare in this smaller town. (Assessed 14 November 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Agon-Coutainville report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
No widespread visitor-targeted scams were identified in the latest research.
Agon-Coutainville ranks #2 of 9 France destinations we've assessed, scoring 87/100. See the France safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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