Women living in Bordeaux consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Women living in Bordeaux consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
On average 5.5% percentage of women in France have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 36 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
It's a really nice city, it's mostly a safe one too. I would just recommend you not to go alone near La Victoire or near Port de Bourgogne, these places are not too far from the city center but they're not that safe especially at night ...
Posted: May 28, 2025You have to be careful around Porte de Bourgogne —> there’s a lot of robery and intoxicated ppl Also men in nightclubs/bar can be very pushy + sexual harassment but if you go out with friends/group then everything should be fine ! :)
Posted: May 17, 2025Eloise
I would say that bordeaux, even if of course things happen sometimes, is really a safe place in France, considering that this is a country where there is basically a lot of harassment for women compared to others. Except from that I've been leaving here for 7 years and walking alone at night without having troubles (except from harassment)
Posted: May 12, 2025The city center is safe, a bit crowded but I never witness anything suspicious. Don't go around the train station or Saint Michel's neighbourhood after dark it can be quite tricky. Safest place is around the Chartrons but it's a bit expensive, or around St James's neighbourhood
Posted: May 10, 2025MONICA
Bordeaux is an amazing city, but you have to avoid Pl Victoire, Capucins and Gare de Saint Jean. Bordeaux has a vibrant atmosphere and yo U can find the most amazing food and wine. The weather is beautiful sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy
Posted: April 29, 2025based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Mandy
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Bordeaux is safe during the daytime, but you have to be careful at night, especially in the old town. I was followed by four men to the station after sunset, which was just a short walk to the station.
Posted: October 9, 2024Antoinette
Hi I'm Antoinette, I'm from Bordeaux, France. I have not done any solo travelling yet but I can't wait ! I love travelling and meeting new people from all over the world ! I spent a year in Ireland when I was 15 and since then I have so many ideas and I want to go everywhere.. ⭐☀️🥐 I loveeee discovering new things and stepping out of my comfort zone !
Marion
Hello, fellow lady travellers! I'm Marion, and I'm originally from Bordeaux but I've only moved back here a few years ago. I work in graphic design at the moment, though I'm always looking for opportunities in other creative jobs! I loveee travelling to bigger cities, and then also to more remote areas to go on hikes. Travelling alone is something I enjoy, it's not the same experience as travelling with friends and it really allows to meet lots of wonderful people, and live like a local. :)