Is Paris safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for France

What the advice says

• The US State Department rates France at Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, in an advisory dated 2026-10-21; this rating is country-level, not specific to Paris.
• The UK FCDO notes a high threat of terrorist attack in France, with past incidents including a 2023 knife and hammer attack in central Paris and a 2023 knife attack at a school in Arras; attacks could occur at shopping centers, entertainment venues, transport hubs, and crowded public places.
• Industrial action and demonstrations can occur in France with little or no warning, causing disruption to roads and public transport; travelers should monitor local media and follow instructions from authorities.
• Pickpockets, sometimes working in gangs, target the Paris Metro, RER lines, and mainline stations; the FCDO advises keeping passports and valuables in separate pockets, carrying bags across the body, and staying alert near tourist attractions and ATMs.
• Serious assaults have been reported on RER line B, which serves Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and Gare du Nord, and on RER line D, which serves the Stade de France; solo travelers and those moving after dark should remain especially vigilant on these routes.
• The FCDO warns of drink spiking with drugs such as GHB, advising travelers to buy their own drinks and keep them in sight at all times, particularly when out alone at night.
• French law requires travelers to be able to prove their identity on request or within four hours at a police station, and covering the face in public is illegal and can result in fines.