Paris Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (38/100)
Is Paris safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Paris scores 38/100 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 48)
September 27, 2026
Paris, France has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 38 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 48/100; 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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Paris currently sits at 38/100 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 Paris is crime (48/100), 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 crime and scams (47/100).
A score of 38 is higher than the scores of 47% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Paris, France currently has a moderate risk baseline composite score of 38 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 2. Recent safety concerns include an ongoing drought and violent student protests involving schools set on fire.
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 03:19 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 48/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 32/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Paris
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 Paris
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Paris for solo travelers (Crime 48/100 · Transport 22/100), women traveling solo (Crime 48/100), families with children (Health 18/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 18/100 · Transport 22/100), business travelers (Digital 22/100 · Money 22/100 · Transport 22/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 18/100 · Political 22/100): 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: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Paris
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.
Today's weather
🌙 Mostly clear
Paris, France
| Today's high / low | 21.6°C / 14.2°C | Wind now / max | 4.8 km/h / 17.1 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 84% | Precipitation today | 3.7 mm · 46% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.3 | Sunrise / Sunset | 08:12 / 18:59 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:26 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 7 / 9.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 28 / 14.4 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:26 UTC · cached
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 03:07:06 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 Paris happened in January and August (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
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Paris France
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What Saints fans heading to Paris need to know about France's travel advisory
WWLTV.com · 43m ago
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NFL forced to issue statement over first ever Paris game and security fears after violent protests across France
The Sun · 11h ago
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Violence in Paris as tens of thousands attend France student protests
Euronews.com · 2d ago
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NFL Addresses Safety Concerns for Steelers-Saints Game in France
Steelers Now · 1d ago
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NFL responds to Steelers vs. Saints safety concerns as schools set on fire in violent Paris riots
AOL.com · 1d ago
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Could student protests ignite a wider movement in France?
Euronews.com · 4d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:27 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Paris
The most weather-stable two-month window for Paris is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 49 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; June is the wettest typical month at about 69 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 27, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Paris
Paris has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 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 de santé Yvonne Pouzin
- Hospital: Centre hospitalier national d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts
- Hospital: Clinique du Louvre
- Hospital: Clinique du Sport
- Hospital: Clinique Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
- Hospital: Hôpital du Val de Grâce
- Hospital: Hôpital La Collégiale
- Hospital: Hôpital Maison Blanche
- Hospital: Hôtel-Dieu
- Hospital: Institut Curie
- Police: Brigade de répression du banditisme
- Police: Brigade de répression du proxénétisme
- Police: Centre de Police Saint Sulpice
- Police: Commissariat de Paris Centre
- Police: Commissariat de police de Paris 5e et 6e arrondissements
- Police: Compagnies motocyclistes de la préfecture de police de Paris
- Police: Police judiciaire - Brigade criminelle - Brigade des stupéfiants
- Police: Police nationale
- Police: Police Prefecture
- Police: Sûreté Territoriale de Paris
- Embassy: Ambassade du Mexique
- Embassy: Ambassade du Paraguay
- Embassy: Consulate of the Czech Republic
- Embassy: Délégation de la Polynésie française
- Embassy: Taipei Representative Office
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Bénad
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de l'Île Saint-Louis
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de la Mairie
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de la Tour
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Archives
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Halles
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Marais Saint-Paul
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Temple
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Village
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Rivoli
- Fire station: Centre de Secours La Monnaie
- Fire station: Centre de secours Poissy
- Fire station: Centre de secours Rousseau
- Fire station: Centre de secours Saint-Honoré
- Fire station: Centre de secours Sévigné
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 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Major hospital network; private and public available.
Common scam patterns
- Crush-and-grab pickpocketing (Metro/RER). Gangs swarm you boarding or alighting on Metro lines 1 and 6, on RER B from CDG, and at Chatelet-Les Halles, jostling while taking phones and wallets. Tip: Keep your phone away and bag zipped in front; be hyper-alert at the doors during the boarding crush.
- Petition / "deaf charity" scam. Groups with clipboards near the Eiffel Tower and Louvre ask you to sign a petition while accomplices pick your pockets. Tip: Do not engage or sign; keep walking with hands on your bag.
- Friendship-bracelet (Montmartre/Sacre-Coeur). Men grab your wrist and tie a bracelet before you can refuse, then demand 10-20 euros. Tip: Keep hands in pockets near the Sacre-Coeur steps; firmly refuse and move on.
- Gold-ring trick & fake-police wallet check. Someone "finds" a gold ring to sell you, or fake plainclothes police demand to inspect your wallet or phone for "counterfeit cash". Tip: Ignore the ring; real police do not check tourists wallets - decline and move to a busy area.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatelet-Les Halles | train_station | 50/100 | Phone away, bag zipped in front; take extra care after midnight. |
| Charles de Gaulle Airport / RER B | airport | 45/100 | Keep luggage close and valuables hidden on RER B; consider a direct transfer. |
Area notes
- Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Sacre-Coeur/Montmartre. Highest pickpocket density plus petition, bracelet and gold-ring scams - the lift queues and crowds at the Eiffel Tower base are especially targeted.
- Gare du Nord, Chatelet late night, Bois de Boulogne after dark. Require more awareness late at night than central tourist Paris.
- Overall. Paris is visited safely by millions each year; the real, avoidable risks are pickpocketing in specific high-density spots and well-known confidence scams.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in France for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Paris
Is Paris safe?
Paris currently scores 38/100 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 — Paris · Methodology
Is it safe to travel to Paris right now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for France — US: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; UK: No FCDO advice against travel; CA: Exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
What is the travel advisory for Paris?
Official advice for France: US — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; UK — No FCDO advice against travel; CA — Exercise a high degree of caution. Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 26 → 38 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 26 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Paris's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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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 Paris
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Paris, 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
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