Is Paris safe for tourists right now?

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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Is Paris friendly to American tourists? Yes, Paris is generally friendly to American tourists. But French culture is very different from American culture so it's best to be aware and respectful of the local customs.

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Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.

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Night visits in summer and winter Unless 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.

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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.

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Learn at least a little of the language The big four: bonjour (hello), au revoir (goodbye), s'il vous plait (please), and merci (thank you). Most of the locals speak pretty good English and are eager to practice. But if you immediately speak English with a French person, they will pretend to not speak English.

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Yes, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are ways to reduce your expenses.

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The official language in Paris and the rest of France is French. Contrary to other counties, English isn't widely spoken. Although Parisians do not generally speak or like to speak English, tourists won't have any problems communicating in this language in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

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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.

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In Taxis. Rounding up the fare to the next euro usually suffices for a tip amount, but if that seems paltry, go ahead and leave 5–10% on top of the fare.

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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Paris? Short answer: no. Uber is definitely not cheaper than a taxi, but you're probably talking a euro or so for a 10-minute ride. It's up to you if that euro is worth it to go looking for a taxi.

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Taxis in Paris are actually more affordable than you may think. The government have put regional regulations in place so all licensed taxis must adhere to set pricing guidelines. All Paris taxis within the core area of the city use a taximeter based on distance to calculate your fee.

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The Champs-Elysées and other places in Paris 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 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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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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