Is France Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

France is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any other place in the world, it's important to exercise some precautions. Major cities like Paris and Lyon, are safe, but like any urban area, can have pockets of higher crime. It's advisable to stay vigilant, especially during late hours and in less crowded areas. Public transportation is reliable and mostly safe, although pickpocketing does happen, so you should keep an eye on your belongings. Overall, the majority of visits are trouble-free, and the locals are helpful to tourists. It's a culturally rich country with plenty to offer a solo female traveler.

Safety rating

4.3 /5

Based on 210 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 689 experiences from local women

France is currently ranked #75 safest country for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is France?

Safety at night:Safe

France is generally safe for solo female travelers at night, especially in well-populated areas with a notable level of police presence. Public transport in the cities also operates well into the night, and taxis are readily available. However, as with anywhere, it's always advisable to remain aware of your surroundings, stay in well-lit areas, and avoid isolated or seemingly suspicious circumstances.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in France is generally safe for solo female travelers. The country has a well-established network of trains, buses, and trams that are frequently used by locals and tourists alike. It is regularly patrolled and video-monitored, and issues such as violent crime are relatively rare. However, like anywhere else, pickpockets can be a concern, particularly in crowded areas and major cities like Paris. So, always keep a close eye on your belongings and be attentive to your surroundings. Late at night, it might be safer to use trusted taxi services or ride-sharing apps.

Street harassment:Moderate

While France is generally a safe country for solo female travelers, instances of street harassment can occur, particularly in larger cities. These may include catcalling, staring, or certain unsolicited comments, but physical harassment is relatively rare. Though French laws condemn such behavior, it is still advisable to exercise caution, stay aware of surroundings, and avoid commuting alone during night hours.

Petty crimes:Moderate

France, particularly in larger cities or tourist areas, has a moderate level of petty crime. It's not uncommon for solo female travelers to experience incidents such as pickpocketing or bag snatching, particularly in crowded areas or on public transportation. Always be vigilant of your belongings and aware of your surroundings. However, it should not deter you from visiting, as taking preventative safety measures can reduce these occurrences.

Is France worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 210 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Nice, Solo travel

Nice is a great central city un south France. It's easy to access by trains, plains or buses and allows you to visit beautiful villages around. I felt safe even at night during my solo trip of 4 nights.

Posted: February 4, 2025Experienced: December, 2024

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Laureline

France

Marseille, Solo travel

Marseille is the biggest city in south France. It allows you to go check a lot other places in south of France by train/buses. You can also enjoy the sea and typical food there. Some neighbor (in North) and quite not safe for solo female so please stay in the center ! And not to close to the train station. Enjoy !

Posted: February 4, 2025Experienced: December, 2024

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Duygu

France

Toulouse, Solo travel

Toulouse is a very safe place, a city with a predominantly young and active population. There are also good restaurants and cafés. The pink color of the city's buildings provides a very pleasant atmosphere.

Posted: February 3, 2025

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Dulce

Mexico

Toulouse, Solo travel

Toulouse is a small and beautiful city, if you like visiting churches and walking you will love it, I felt safe at all times and it is easy to use the metro, especially with the 3-day pass, fortunately I stayed the night with a friend so I don't know How expensive is the accommodation :(

Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: October, 2024

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Linda

Germany

Strasbourg, Solo travel

Traveling solo through Strasbourg on a low budget was an amazing experience! I felt super safe, even at night, which made exploring the city so much more enjoyable. The Strasbourg Cathedral is an absolute must-see—the details are incredible! Unfortunately, I didn’t make it up to the viewing platform, but even from the ground, it’s stunning. The city is full of cute little streets that are perfect for wandering, with charming cafés and half-timbered houses everywhere. Definitely a great destination for solo travelers!

Posted: February 1, 2025Experienced: December, 2024

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Cannes, Solo travel

Staying in Cannes as a 21 years girls was amazing. Everyone was friendly and the city felt so safe. The weather is nice, the environment very clean and the vibes perfect for some good holidays. Everything is near and the food is good.

Posted: January 27, 2025

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Dordogne, Couple travel

The Dordogne is a very good place to stay in contact with nature. Forests are really beautiful and it's easy to travel with backpack. For us, it was safe and we met a lot of People openminded. It's easy to travel with bus and stop, and there is a lot of possibilities for the woofing.

Posted: January 26, 2025Experienced: October, 2024

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Paris, Couple travel

My time in Paris was way better than I expected! I LOVED the museums, which you can mostly visit for free under a certain age. Live music at midnight at the Eifel Tower was a truly unique experience. But watch out which parks you enter and trust your intuition. We got into a shooting at a park full of drug dealer (we had luck and could escape early enough)

Posted: January 18, 2025

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Anglet, Group travel

I traveled with all my friends so it i didn't feel in danger ! Pays basque is one of the best place in France in my opinion. We made food ourselves so i could not say that the food there was good, i didn't go to the restaurant

Posted: January 15, 2025

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Paris, Solo travel

Hi! Paris has many activities to offer. It's a great place to travel as a student, bacause if you are under 26 and from EU you can visit many museums for free (also museum of Louvre and Versailles). I wouldn't say it was one of my favourite destinations to travel, but maybe it's just me, bacause I usually prefer nature. I really enjoyed art museums and just exploring different streets with different vibes. Food and accomondatioms are quite expensive. I would reccomend to go eating out of center, or just buying a baguette, cheese and wine and enjoy cheap but a nice french meal:)

Posted: January 15, 2025

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Is France safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 689 local experiences

Crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 689 local experiences

Briancon

It's a really small town, iv been living her since i was born and nothing ever happened to me, It's really safe to go on a trip or even staying a lil more, i feel really safe going around the city at daytime and even at nigt

Posted: February 4, 2025

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Lille

Downtown is very safe to my opinion. Though be carefull if you end up drunk in the dark, rape and abuse are still a thing EVERYWHERE. The center of the city and the old part of the city are very safe.

Posted: February 4, 2025

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