Is Besancon safe for solo female travelers?

Besancon is generally safe for solo female travelers. It’s a serene city with friendly locals and a lessened risk of crime. However, like any other location around the world, it’s good to maintain general safety precautions such as not walking in poorly lit areas at night and always being aware of personal belongings.

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How safe is Besancon for solo female travelers?

How safe is Besancon for women?

Local safety index

3.2 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Im new here but it’s like every city you get catcall at night like everywhere. But it’s mostly safe depending on the area you’re visiting or going to id mostly recommend staying in the central area of this town

Posted: September 28, 2025
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I don't really know, but there are always people in the street, so we can get help if we need it. I'm a girl, and of course, I'm afraid of men's comments and attacks, but it's okay in Besançon. Maybe just the comments tire me.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Besançon is like every city during the night, there is one neighborhood where you should not hang out at night but the rest of the city is very safe and calm. I never feared being attacked in the street. Downtown, sometimes there is drunk people but you can simply avoid them, they wont attack you but maybe ask you for money. If you refuse, nothing will happen, they leave and that’s it. During the day, you can go everywhere without fear, it’s a very Nice city surrounded by nature.

Posted: May 20, 2024
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Hospitality Exchange in Besancon

Romane

Romane

Besancon

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hi ! ✨️ I like travel, my future trips are in Scotland and European tours ☀️ I love meet new people. I learn English, my goal is to speak good English for my future trip 🫶 I'm a creative person, I like drawing, photography I study the social work I can't wait to meet you ! 🌟

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Salsabil

Salsabil

Besancon

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, my name is Salsabil, I’m 21 and I love traveling. I’m open to hosting people at my place and I enjoy meeting travelers from around the world. I’m also involved in activism, so I often take part in demonstrations and social movements. If you’re into meaningful conversations and open-minded exchanges, feel free to reach out!

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Expats in Besancon

Maelys

Maelys

Besancon

About me

Heyy girls! Can wait to meet you About me : I travel around the world with m'y backpack since 4 years now, travelling, doing some volunteering and working. I love travelling, interacting with people, discovering new cultures and meeting new people, sharing moments of life and meals featuring different foods. I like to be active, but I also like to relax. So if you want to chill out and chat, or go exploring somewhere or out for the evening, I'm the right person for you, and I'm often up for any new adventure. I've just come back from a year in Latin America and I want to continue sharing this vibe of travel and spontaneity. I speak fluent English, Spanish and, of course, French, which leaves plenty of possibilities for communication. My favourite season is winter, but I actually like every season when it's in season.

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Julia

Julia

Besancon

About me

Hello :) I'm Brazilian and I am currently doing an exchange program in France. I love traveling, playing cards and drinking coffee.

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