Paris is generally safe at night, however, it is important to take the same precautions as you would in any other major city. It is best to avoid walking alone in unfamiliar areas, especially at night, and to be aware of your surroundings.
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Night visits in summer and winterUnless weather conditions or special safety considerations prevent it, you can visit the tower up to midnight from mid-June to early September and up to 11:00 pm the rest of the year. The hours of operation are also extended to midnight during Easter weekend and spring break.
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.
Yes.Uber is definitely a safe option in France. I've always loved the fact that the Uber App tracks everything for you, including license plate numbers. Plus, if you don't speak French, there isn't that worry about language barriers, as everything is booked in the App.
When possible, it's best to walk around with a buddy or two. But I've also walked in Paris alone at night and been safe. If you're walking around alone in Paris you'll want to stick to well-lit, lively areas and be alert with regard to your surroundings.
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.
Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.
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.
Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.
Uber is the ideal choice for travelers arriving at or departing from CDG Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport—also known as Roissy Airport—is France's largest international airport. Whether you're heading to Disneyland or Paris itself, it's a convenient choice for international and domestic travelers.
To guarantee you a safe trip at a fair price, we recommend that you always take an official taxi outside our terminals. Only taxis located in stations located at the gates of the arrivals levels are authorized to pick up customers. These official taxis are recognizable by the light sign on the roof of the vehicle.
If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.