How safe is Paris for two young women traveling alone?
My friend and I, both 19, are planning to travel to Paris in a few months.. We’re going to just walk around the city and also the French countryside.. How is it in terms of safety and crime? Is it a bad idea to walk around the city during the evening?
Hmm I have not seen Taken yet, lol is it about the same thing?
Oh for goodness sake, Taken is a movie, a thriller, not a documentary of Paris. It’s a great movie, but I’ve been travelling to/fro Paris several times a year since I was 18 and I have not yet once been pickpocketed (touch wood and let’s hope it keeps that way).
Paris in general is a very safe city, but like anywhere else in the world, keep your wits around you and be aware of your environment. Don’t go wandering someplace that you’re unfamiliar with when it’s dark and there’s very little people around. Don’t flash your belongings to the world and take good care that your belongings are securely kept. Don’t drink/eat something offered by a stranger. If you’re out for the evening don’t let your drinks be out of your sight or else just buy a new one. The usual things and precautions that you would take regardless where you are, you know.
Walking the city in the central area is very much the thing to do (you’ll miss the magnificent sights of Paris with the lights otherwise) during the evening, but you may want to avoid areas such Pigalle (red district area) and Montmartre, and parts of the city that’s near the peripherique.
Stay safe and have fun in Paris.
Just don’t share a taxi with some young guy at the airport. See the movie Taken?
Paris is awesome
Go see the move Taken, And you will probably not want to go.
Ha, go watch the movie Taken!
seriously..
Its not a great idea as you will be visiting and everyone will be able to tell you are not from Paris. I think you should invite a male friend and go out with him in the evening. I don’t think its safe to go alone
i dont think its safe u should go wit an adult
see the movie taken its based on a true story
I second considering bringing a male friend with you just to be safe. I do think it will be OK, though, as long as you don’t go out at nigh in secluded areas. People may take advantage of your being a tourist as well, and not knowing the area. Be aware of that and just be careful.
Have fun on your trip! Lucky.
It is pefectly OK, as long as you make sure not to go to secluded places, or to "strange" neighbourhoods. Also, don’t be trustworthy with people you don’t know (e.g. don’t get in cars of strangers, etc.). I would have no problem going to Paris all alone, European capitals are safe crime-wise, but of course you can never guarantee where a criminal will show up!
My best friend and I take long weekends in Paris whenever we can, we’re in our mid 20s. We’ve never had a problem with safety. I think if you use common sense, you’ll be fine. We walked around the Eiffel Tower and back to our hotel about half an hour east of the city centre in the late evening, and saw no evidence of danger.
Men can be very flirtacious there and some will approach and try to speak with you. Don’t give them too much information, and if you feel uncomfortable just leave. Eye contact and smiling is permission to make an advance, so if you don’t want them to, don’t look at them.
I recommend avoiding the red light district after dark (in the north, around Pigalle and Montmartre), and parks/cemeteries. They’re lovely during the day, but a bit dodgy in the evening.
http://www.travellady.com/Issues/January05/1171ParisIsaSafeCity.htm
Dress like a local, and don’t take large backpacks and other items that will make you stand out as a tourist. Be wary of pickpockets in crowded touristy areas, and never leave items unattended. Ask your hostel/hotel for safety information, and if there are any nearby areas to avoid. And don’t wander around late very intoxicated, even though Paris is normally safe you do need to be aware of your surroundings. Enjoy your holiday