Is France safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 321 experiences from female travelers
Sofia
France
Grenoble, Solo travel
Grenoble was very nice. I got the chance to be hosted by a local for the weekend and she showed me around her favourite places. I loved the adventure of discovering a new city and especially through the eyes of someone who lives there and loves her city.
Posted: October 23, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
Annie
Sweden
Charleville-Mezieres, Couple travel
I KEEP dreaming myself back to Charleville Mezieres and I would love to return to this city in the summer. The nature surrounding it is beautiful, and is a very good alternative to Reimes or Paris. (And closer if you’re travelling from the east!) It is truly a hidden pearl. The architecture was STUNNING and you truly felt like you had gotten thrown into a cinematic coming-of-age-movie. We didn’t do much more than walking around and taking in the city. The city felt slow, but we also visited in the month of February and it was OH so cold. Charleville-Mezieres is actually France’s coldest city! So, for the hot summer months, I can only imagine how amazing it must be in this city by the river Meuse. We did not eat out, but we took a drink (outside!) in what then felt like a warming spring sun, alongside the locals who had been waiting for the sun’s first warming rays all winter. Now looking back, it can’t have been more than 5° outside in the sun.
Posted: October 12, 2025
Chaimae
Morocco
Rennes, Solo travel
It’s a very quiet and safe city, people are very open and welcoming to strangers, there is a lot of different restaurants to dry different cuisines. You can also meet people from different nationalities and explore the unique architecture of the coty
Posted: October 10, 2025
Aline
Netherlands
Paris, Solo travel
Paris is a lovely city. Not exactly only in the tourist spots! On my first visit, I didn’t realise Paris as it is, I was in a group and they were very worried about tourist spots. And then I didn’t find the then famous “city of love”. Now in my second time, I discovered the city of love, and I’m not talking about being with someone! Yes, in being with you and finding love in the delicacy of architecture, in the decoration of cute bistros or listening to musicians performing in the late afternoon of the Jardin des Tuileries or sitting down to eat a snack at Jardin du Luxembourg Paris brings art both in its museums but also to be contemplated on the street for everyone 🤍
Posted: October 8, 2025
Thanh
Guernsey
Paris, Solo travel
Stay safe on the roads and on public transport. Avoid tourist scams and you’ll be fine. The French that I have met are kind and friendly. The food depends on the shop you visit, really. So choose wisely :)) Lots of activities to do, especially for those who love arts.
Posted: October 1, 2025How safe is France for women?
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Coline
Paris
Be careful when you’re only a woman in Paris. Take care of you and don’t hang out too late alone. It’s a beautiful city, you’ve got a lot to see but you need to be aware that it’s not the most safe city.
Posted: November 2, 2025
Gwenoline
Paris
There is a lot of atmosphere in the streets so it helps to feel good. I live in a lively neighborhood and on a main street, so there is light and people. Sometimes there's noise, but you get used to it.
Posted: November 2, 2025
Illona
Montpellier
I personnally did not feel unsafe while travelling in Montpellier. People are really kind and welcoming, nothing and no one bothered me during my stay. This city is really fantastic culturally and there’s a lot of great minorities-friendly places :)
Posted: October 31, 2025
Alix
Paris
I think that like all type of big city it’s safe but there is place where you don’t have to go. But you can be alone just be careful during night. And always stay in the center of Paris. I will recommend you to look for an apartment in the middle of Paris and not far away. It is safe, it’s in Europe but it could be safer
Posted: October 31, 2025
Linda
Paris
Paris is a great city to live in and to visit as a solo woman. In some suburbs, tourist areas and subway train lines you may have to be more attentive to petty theft and pickpockets. Paris and its surrounding area are full of amazing museums, cultural events, activities and it is very well linked to the rest of France: 2hours to Strasbourg and Lyon by train, 1h30 to Nice or Marseille by plane. Paris can be your starting point to get to anywhere in France. Charles de Gaulle airport offers a nice shopping mall and cinema only few minutes far by shuttle.
Posted: October 31, 2025Safety in France
