Is it safe to go to Paris at night?

Paris is a very safe city; the metro is full and hopping at all hours. The only real risk you face is pickpockets. Be sure your valuables are not in pockets or carelessly held purses or backpacks. If you make yourself pickpocket proof then you are good to go at any hour.



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It is totally safe and of you take the Champs de Mars, a bit romantic.

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It's currently at Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution. The State Department advises Americans traveling in France to be aware of their surroundings, follow instructions by local authorities, and avoid demonstrations and large gatherings or protests that sometimes turn violent without warning.

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Paris is a very safe city; the metro is full and hopping at all hours. The only real risk you face is pickpockets. Be sure your valuables are not in pockets or carelessly held purses or backpacks. If you make yourself pickpocket proof then you are good to go at any hour.

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The Champs-Elysées is very lively and not too risky, at least during the day. You should still be careful on this large avenue, especially at night because it's so crowded that it is the perfect place for pickpockets.

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The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors. Simply check an almanac to find out what time the monument will light up.

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It's not a dangerous area. A young lady alone at night might attract some unwanted attention but even then, if you keep walking, no one will bother you. There are always plenty of people about.

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The Gare de Lyon area is completely safe both during the day and at night. The area is safe for locals and tourists just like almost all of Paris.

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The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors. Simply check an almanac to find out what time the monument will light up.

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During the day, most areas of Paris are safe. In the evening, there are some areas locals say to stay clear of. These include: the areas around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement, the northern part of the 18th arrondissement, the 19th and 20th arrondissements.

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Paris red light district stretches along Boulevard de Clichy in the North of Paris. The red light district is exactly at the border of the 9th district (“arrondissement” in French) and the 18th. Just South of Montmartre. It starts on the famous Pigalle square and goes all the way until Place de Clichy.

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To avoid being a victim, try to find a seat away from the doors. If you can't sit, back yourself up against one of the sides. Try to minimize access to your pockets and purses. On the street: The most frequently used tactic here is the distraction technique.

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It depends on where you would like to go. Paris Gare du Nord is quite safe. There are a lot of people there and even late at night I never had to worry about safety, BUT, do not attract attention with a big camera or any other stuff that can make you look like a tourist.

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If you plan to live in the 19th arrondissement, avoid these areas at night when alone: Stalingrad and Jaurés on the west, Danube and Mouzaia in the east, and Cambrai in the North. You might want to take caution near the Buttes Chaumont parc and Ourcq canal as well.

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If you plan to live in the 19th arrondissement, avoid these areas at night when alone: Stalingrad and Jaurés on the west, Danube and Mouzaia in the east, and Cambrai in the North. You might want to take caution near the Buttes Chaumont parc and Ourcq canal as well.

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