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

4.2 /5

Based on 252 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 929 experiences from local women

France is currently ranked #94 safest country for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 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 252 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.2/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Majken

Germany

Corsica, Couple travel

I felt overall safe, we slept on a campinground in a van. Camping was very cheap. The island is really beautiful with lots of nature to explore. The locals were very nice and I would definitely go there again.

Posted: April 20, 2025

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Xiana

Spain

France, Family travel

When I went to France with my parents we stayed at the Pirineos. It was beautiful, one of the best travels of my life. People was so nice, shops were so well organized, I didn’t feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any moment… It was perfect.

Posted: April 18, 2025

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Paris, Group travel

I went to Paris last year for a college summer elective course. It was a great trip and honestly overwhelming because there's simply so much to see and do. I did end up getting food poisoning on the first day and had to spend a few days lying in bed which wasnt fun. But despite that i managed to visit a lot of places, and some of the highlights were: 1)Going to the top of the eiffel tower at sunset. I honestly did not plan this because i thought it would be overrated but it became a core memory moment. I went just as they were closing, around 11 pm, so there was no line and i managed to get tickets for much cheaper than what i saw online, and the sunset view from the top was beautiful. Not to mention, the tower started sparkling right when i stepped out onto the second floor and it honestly felt magical. 2)Taking a river cruise along the seine. I took this cruise also around sunset so the whole golden hour made it that much more prettier 3)Sainte Chapelle. Having studied about this building in college, it was so cool to get to see it in person. The gothic architecture, stained glass windows...it is gorgeous. 4)Roaming around the streets of montmarte in the evening. Or just simply roaming around the streets of Paris in general. 5)Claude Monet's house and gardens in giverny. It's just a few hours away from Paris and really beautiful. Monet is someone i studied and researched about a lot as part of college assignments so again it was pretty cool to get to see his paintings and the infamous water lillies in person.

Posted: April 15, 2025Experienced: May, 2024

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Antibes, Group travel

Antibes is such a nice city!!! I totally recommend it! My favorite place is the cafe nomads, such delicious pastries and drinks, just wow!! The baristas are also really sweet and nice, just lovely ❤️ If it’s warm I recommend going to the beach, but the best thing about Antibes is, that you can easily get to other cities by train, like Nice, Grasse and Cannes🙌🏼

Posted: April 14, 2025

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Irina

Russia

Martinique, Solo travel

I came to Martinique with my husband during the pandemic. And by chance, our cruise was canceled. Then we explored the island from the other side, not from the tourist side, but from its nature. Everything was closed, markets, big shops. But I fell in love with this island. The people here are very kind, it's very safe here, the doors in the houses are not closed, there is trust between people. It really amazed me.

Posted: April 14, 2025

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Elisa

Ukraine

Toulouse, Family travel

Yes, I feel mostly safe there, but man also can make me feel terrible, sorry I loved to going on a foot walk along the river, unbelievable view! I'm had budget and stand in family house, so no needs for paying rent. Also we liked to pick up packages of food that were about to expire (this helps both save money and preserve nature). And the food there was really good and tasty.

Posted: April 13, 2025Experienced: May, 2022

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Elena

Armenia

Paris, Group travel

Travelled to Paris with a friend. We found many interesting attraction sites and the food was good as well. Contrary to popular belief, I didn’t find the locals rude - perhaps this was an isolated experience. Took great photos and traveled everywhere using the metro. It takes a while to figure the metro system and directions but once you do it’s a breeze. Overall, I felt safe, although I was still wary walking at night, as we all are everywhere honestly. We stayed at a 3 star hotel which I was skeptical about but it still turned out fine. My fave experience there is the Disneyland visit. At my big age it still felt quite magical (im also a sucker for attraction rides which is probably another reason).

Posted: April 13, 2025

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Marseille, Couple travel

I heard a lot how dangerous is Marseille, but we stayed in the downtown, so I guess it’s nothing dangerous about it The people were nice, much nicer than in Paris, there was some free concert on the street A lot of sightseeing places are completely free

Posted: April 11, 2025

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Victoria

Switzerland

Paris, Couple travel

Well, the 🗼 and Louvre are worth it. It was a little trip on the 14th of February. U should be ready for the greatness of the museum. If I knew I would dedicate 2 days to the museum because it's really big. My emotions are unexpressive, I was really tired in a good sense from the exhibitions morally and physically. We spent 1.2 k $ with a partner including a hostess to stay, tickets, main attractions & restaurant food for 3 days. I feel that it could be cheaper.

Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: January, 2025

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Alsace-Lorraine, Group travel

I felt quite safe in Alsace, I was in a stopover lodge in the Vosges, with great viewpoints and very far from urban areas, plenty of beautiful hikes to do. We were quite self-sufficient in terms of meals, bringing our own supplies and using the lodge's kitchen.

Posted: April 10, 2025

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Is France safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 929 local experiences

Crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 929 local experiences

Thaïs

Chambéry

Chambery is a little town, it’s safe compare to other french city. It’s calm, but the best is to be careful as always as women. I do not really feel danger in Chambery , maybe it’s better to avoid the train station at night

Posted: April 25, 2025

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Nox

Paris

I think it's like anywhere, there are some parts of the city you shouldn't visit at night but it's a very touristic city. This means the risk of being murdered or gravely assaulted is very low but you are likely to get robbed if you aren't careful. There are announcements in transports telling you to be careful about it which means it happens but I've lived here for 11 years and it never happened to me

Posted: April 25, 2025

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Soline

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Hi ! My name is Soline. I'm 21 years old and living in the south east of France 😊

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Hi ! I am Loé, I'm French 🇫🇷 and I am 18 years old, soon 19 haha ! I love to meet new people and discover new cultures. My hobbies are spending time with friends, art, music, cultures, languages, health, travel (even if I am still a little shy about it I try to get out of my confort zone ! 😌✨️). I would love to improve my Spanish and just meet people haha 😂

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Valentina

Marseille

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7 days

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Hi! My name is Valentina. I’m 24 years old and currently living in Marseille but I am from Serbia. I work as a judo trainer. I enjoy helping kids grow through sport and discipline. Right now, I’m more of an “inside girl”, this city can be a bit overwhelming for someone who loves nature and peaceful places. But life brought me here for work, and I’m doing my best to make the most of it. I’d love to start crossing my own boundaries, share good moments, and spend meaningful time with someone open, kind, and full of life. Maybe that’s you? To all the amazing girls out there—I’d be truly happy to host you if you're passing through. My door is open, and good company is always welcome!

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Carissa

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Hi, I'm Carissa, I'm 32, and my pronouns are she/her. I love to travel and see less of the touristy things. Although I'm really big on history, architecture, learning how things are made, and food when it comes to travel. I have two cute Yorkies (hypoallergenic) at home that I love dearly, but I am allergic to animal dander. I tend to be on the quieter side, but I love getting to hear other people's stories and try to learn as much as I can wherever I go. I value meeting people, dancing, laughing, eating new things and enjoying magical moments that travel has to offer. I love talking about physical and mental health, food from both historical and socio-economic perspectives, cultural norms, and family systems. You could also find me talking about dance, movies, music, art and fashion. I love it all.