France

Planning a trip to Paris? This comprehensive 2025 safety guide reveals insider tips to avoid common tourist scams, navigate the Metro system safely, choose secure neighborhoods, and protect yourself from pickpockets. Learn essential Paris travel safety strategies from someone who’s lived there for 7 years, including special advice for solo female travelers and emergency protocols every visitor should know.

One minute you’re sipping espresso at a Parisian café as the Eiffel Tower glimmers in the distance, the next you’re wandering through lavender fields in Provence with the scent of herbs filling the air. My first trip? I accidentally ordered tripe instead of steak in a tiny bistro and the chef came out to personally