Crime & Women's Safety in Paris

Its quite safe you just have to be careful in public transport because of pick pockets but you can walk alone in the dark very late without being afraid ! I feel good as a lonely woman in Paris and live there since 6 years

Some neighbourhoods asks to be vigilant especially for thief. Overall, we need to be careful with your stuff, there is a lot of pickpockets in the city. For the rest, some neighbourhoods are not recommander to go at night like Stalingrad (drug), La chapelle (drug), Barbès Rochechouart (thief) are the most known

Paris is generally a safe city, there are always people on the streets until late at night and one rarely feels alone. It is also very well lit. However, certain areas like Stalingrad or Porte de la Chapelle should be avoided late at night.

I use my bike to cross Paris everyday and feel very safe with it (tho you really need to be careful with the circulation of cars). I don’t often feel in danger in east of Paris, except in subways which is the worst place for me in the capital. Otherwise I really like this city.

Paris is very safe . Just take care of your surroundings. You will enjoy it a lot. So much to see , so many restaurants to taste ! You can use public transports easily, uber , taxi or buses. Dont trust anyone just like anywhere else in the world .

Paris’ safety depends on which district you live/stay in. In the centre ( districts : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 16) it is safe at any time of the day. The districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 are rather safe. However, the districts 13,17,18,19,20 can feel unsafe during the day and I would not recommend walking there alone by night or too early in the morning. When it comes to metro stations, Stalingrad (all day) and Les Halles (especially by night) are not very safe. Also, I would suggest to keep a close eye on your belongings, especially in common transportation. If someone is asking you to sign a petition, it is sometimes a trap to steal your things while your attention is on the paper to sign. However, not to worry, Paris is not particularly more unsafe than any other big city.

Paris’ metro is known for being absolute hell for women especially some lines like number 13. Catcalling and such is considered pretty normal there and of course you have to be careful of pickpockets especially in public transport and tourist crowded places Public transportation is reliable though and if men get to be too much on the street, most of the time you can just go into any shop on the street and you’ll be safe

Paris can be differently safe in different neighborhoods but I can say that as a woman it can be less pleasant then for men. Personally I never experienced a dangerous situation and I can alwalys count on help from people around me. I don't really worry about beeing alone and going out at night.

Paris is a beautiful city, some areas are not the best such as Belleville, Pigalle, Barbès and train stations at night. It’s a city that has a lot to offer, but don’t come with a cliché in mind or you will be disappointed. French people are nice outside of touristic areas. In those places they tend to be a bit more tensed because they are being treated very poorly by tourists the whole day (I worked in tourism, I can promise you that cleaning human fieces from a double decked bus is a humbling experience). Food will also be terrible and expensive in those areas so try to look for things in small streets for better quality, French gastronomy is very very broad so it would be a shame to miss proper regional cooking. The new generation of people of French people speaks English, old people may appear colder and with a poor level of English. Paris by night is amazing and French people will always be happy to meet you and to show you around, as long as you are polite. We have the reputation of being rude but it’s keep in mind that customer is never king in our country, and people will address themselves to you the way they perceive you talked to them. Also if French people correct your French it’s not to be mean or to judge you, it always comes from a good place and it’s to help you learning the language (I don’t do it myself but I know many people who do). We also love talking about politics and philosophy which can be a huge clash for some cultures. We love to know what you think about things and how you built your opinion around it. Your beliefs are what makes you a person and we love exploring that. We may disagree and argue, sometimes we can be pretty intense, but it what makes a good debate. French people are proud of their food, their wine and their landscapes, but they are not so proud of the rest, especially not of their personal achievements, this is also a wrong perception. French culture is all about sharing, mainly around good food and creating memories, so don’t come with too many pre-existing ideas in mind, relax and have fun ❤️

Paris is a big city. Always in a row. Uber are everywhere to take you where you want and there are many bus too, even at night. I love the theatre and the restaurant , many places to discover. Some Museums are free the 1st Sunday of the month.

Solo travel experience

I was little bit worried about the safety but personally I didn’t felt scared even thought the neighborhood wasn’ the best one. You just need to remember the basic things to stay safe (read about pickpocketing and don’t talk to strangers).

Solo travel experience

Loved how safe the city is Beware of busy tourist areas but public transport is great and such a walkable city Enjoyed solo dining in cafes Did a group tour in Montmarte Tons of shopping options and great solo activities

Group travel experience

I loved Paris i’ve been twice and both experiences were amazing. First time i went with family. We saw everything that is recommended for tourists to see and i loved everything. however versailles was a bit underwhelming. it’s an incredible building and it’s beautiful but the rooms were empty which took away from it. the second time i went with friends. we were there for two days and fit everything we wanted to see in one day and went to disney the second day. i recommend doing a bus tour or figuring out where you want to go before hand. if you are able to get to disneyland paris i definitely recommend it was so much fun. the metro was super easy to figure out i recommend getting a metro pass instead of buying a ticket every time.

Group travel experience

Paris is a beautiful place with so many interesting activities to do, mostly for people who loves their historical places, like museums or the palaces around the city. They have an amazing architecture. The food is honestly not that good but there are always fast food options around.