What you need to know about safety in France:
France is a safe place, provided that you respect a few basic rules. Here are a few tips to avoid danger in France and to know what to do in case of a problem.
A few tips to avoid danger in France… and everywhere else
- In the streets or in the subway, never leave your bags or valuables (purse, camera) unattended
- Remain alert in airports, public transportation, tourist areas, restaurants and cafés, as these places may attract pickpockets
- In the subway, if you need to use devices such as smartphones or tablets, it is highly recommended to remain discreet
In public places like train stations and in the subway:
- Do not forget to tag your luggage (with full address and contact details).
- Never leave your bags or valuables unattended.
- Remain alert and should you detect a deliberately abandoned or a suspicious package, report it to a member of the working staff.
- Should the police forces subject you to an identity check, be cooperative.
What you need to know about insurances in France:
There are mandatory insurances in France in order to cover you, your family and external people in case of personal injury, property damage, car accident caused by you, your family or by other people.