Paris Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (29/100)
Is Paris safe to visit?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Paris — read the breakdown below.
Natural disasters (score 15)
Crime (score 48)
September 1, 2026
70%
Paris, France has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 29 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 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Paris, France, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Paris currently sits at 29/100 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 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, 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.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Paris currently has a moderate overall risk (29/100) and a US State Department advisory level of 2. The city is under an orange alert for storms, with hail and gusts up to 65 km/h, and France is also experiencing a drought alert. Health-wise, the CDC lists a Level 1 global dengue warning, though no specific local outbreak is noted.
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: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 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.
Safety by traveler type in Paris
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Paris, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health and disaster risk are low — a generally family-friendly profile. Pack a basic first-aid kit and confirm your insurance covers children.
Senior travelers
Health and transport risk are low. Carry medication in original packaging and keep a copy of prescriptions.
Business travelers
Digital and money risk are low. Standard precautions on public Wi-Fi and card use are enough.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Paris are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 1, 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.
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, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, , ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in France GREEN · ~322 km away · 2026-08-11
On 08/08/2026, a flood started in France, lasting until 28/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 30 displaced .
“~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 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
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, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
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 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Paris. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paris safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Paris — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 29/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 48/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Paris, France?
The current US State Department advisory level for France is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Paris for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Paris — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Crime (48/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, so a generally manageable risk profile with normal precautions.
What is the biggest risk in Paris?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 48/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Paris in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Paris is 29/100 (Moderate risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. 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.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Paris?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 26 | moderate | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
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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.
Transparency & Sources
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Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Paris
- 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.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
Coverage looks complete for this city. Live data is still only fetched on a real assessment.
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