Aix-en-Provence Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (33/100)
Is Aix-en-Provence safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Aix-en-Provence scores 33/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates France Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 28 May 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 15)
Crime (score 34)
September 27, 2026
Aix-en-Provence, France has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 33 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 34/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the France travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Aix-en-Provence currently sits at 33/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Aix-en-Provence is crime (34/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (15/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (44/100) and natural hazards (35/100).
A score of 33 is higher than the scores of 37% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Aix-en-Provence currently maintains a moderate baseline safety risk with a US State Department advisory level 2. Travelers should remain aware of ongoing drought conditions affecting France, as well as a Level 1 global CDC health notice for Dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:44 UTC
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Day vs Night Safety in Aix-en-Provence
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Aix-en-Provence
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Aix-en-Provence for solo travelers (Crime 34/100 · Transport 20/100), women traveling solo (Crime 34/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 20/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 20/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 25/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Aix-en-Provence
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
France - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:44:18 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Aix-en-Provence happened in June and October (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the France travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the France entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Aix-en-Provence
The most weather-stable two-month window for Aix-en-Provence is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 55 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 90 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence has 4 hospitals, 4 police stations, 1 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Centre hospitalier du Pays d'Aix
- Hospital: Centre hospitalier Montperrin
- Hospital: Clinique Axium
- Hospital: Hôpital privé de Provence
- Police: Gendarmerie nationale
- Police: Gendarmerie nationale
- Police: Police Municipale
- Police: Police nationale
- Embassy: Taipei Representative Office in Provence
- Pharmacy: L’Orthopédie des Prêcheurs
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de la Rotonde
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Allées
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Cardeurs
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Cordeliers
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Prêcheurs
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Cours Mirabeau
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Roy René
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Méjanes
- Pharmacy: Sextius
- Fire station: Centre d'incendie et de secours de Luynes
- Fire station: Centre d’incendie et de secours Aix La Torse
- Fire station: Centre de secours principal d'Aix-en-Provence - La Chevalière
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (France)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
| General | 112 |
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Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and pharmacies are generally available throughout the city for routine needs and emergencies. Specific details regarding English-speaking medical care or advanced evacuation protocols are not specified in the sources.
Common scam patterns
- Petty Crime and Pickpocketing. Tourists in Aix-en-Provence are frequently targeted by petty criminals and pickpockets operating in crowded areas and tourist spots. Thieves take advantage of distracted visitors to steal personal items. Tip: Always stay aware of your surroundings and keep a close eye on your belongings.
Area notes
- Centre Historique. The historic old town offers a charming atmosphere filled with classical buildings, roman remains, and excellent residential alternatives.
- Encagnane. Encagnane is noted as the most problematic district in Aix-en-Provence regarding security.
- Mazarin. Mazarin provides one of the best and most secure residential alternatives in the city.
Frequently asked questions about Aix-en-Provence
Is Aix-en-Provence safe to visit?
Aix-en-Provence currently scores 33/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for France (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Aix-en-Provence · Methodology
How bad is crime in Aix-en-Provence?
Our crime score for Aix-en-Provence is 34/100 (moderate). Documented scams here: petty crime and pickpocketing.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 23 → 33 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Aix-en-Provence
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Aix-en-Provence, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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