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[FarrowWild]

My friend and I, both 19, are planning to travel to Paris in a few months.. We're going to just walk around the city and also the French countryside.. How is it in terms of safety and crime? Is it a bad idea to walk around the city during the evening?
Hmm I have not seen Taken yet, lol is it about the same thing?

[Tar-Anarion]

Just don't share a taxi with some young guy at the airport. See the movie Taken?

[Walda]

Paris is awesome

[Hareth]

Go see the move Taken, And you will probably not want to go.

[Odn]

Ha, go watch the movie Taken!
seriously..

[RustyKiddie]

Its not a great idea as you will be visiting and everyone will be able to tell you are not from Paris. I think you should invite a male friend and go out with him in the evening. I don't think its safe to go alone

[Coco06]

i dont think its safe u should go wit an adult

see the movie taken its based on a true story

[Bain]

I second considering bringing a male friend with you just to be safe. I do think it will be OK, though, as long as you don't go out at nigh in secluded areas. People may take advantage of your being a tourist as well, and not knowing the area. Be aware of that and just be careful.

Have fun on your trip! Lucky.

[Vardamir-Nolimon]

It is pefectly OK, as long as you make sure not to go to secluded places, or to "strange" neighbourhoods. Also, don't be trustworthy with people you don't know (e.g. don't get in cars of strangers, etc.). I would have no problem going to Paris all alone, European capitals are safe crime-wise, but of course you can never guarantee where a criminal will show up!

[Arantar]

Oh for goodness sake, Taken is a movie, a thriller, not a documentary of Paris. It's a great movie, but I've been travelling to/fro Paris several times a year since I was 18 and I have not yet once been pickpocketed (touch wood and let's hope it keeps that way).

Paris in general is a very safe city, but like anywhere else in the world, keep your wits around you and be aware of your environment. Don't go wandering someplace that you're unfamiliar with when it's dark and there's very little people around. Don't flash your belongings to the world and take good care that your belongings are securely kept. Don't drink/eat something offered by a stranger. If you're out for the evening don't let your drinks be out of your sight or else just buy a new one. The usual things and precautions that you would take regardless where you are, you know.

Walking the city in the central area is very much the thing to do (you'll miss the magnificent sights of Paris with the lights otherwise) during the evening, but you may want to avoid areas such Pigalle (red district area) and Montmartre, and parts of the city that's near the peripherique.

Stay safe and have fun in Paris.

[Oscar Peter]

You can go there if you have a great father to save you as in the taken. just a joke. Keep relax. It is safe if you keeep your wits with you.

[janie]

Oh relax. Have you been to NY? LA? These cities are probably more dangerous and if you can handle them Paris is a piece of cake. Don't do anything obvious like dress like a tourist and wear a huge camera around your neck. You'll be fine.

[seattlelimoforhire]

Oh for goodness sake, Taken is a movie, a thriller, not a documentary of Paris. It's a great movie, but I've been travelling to/fro Paris several times a year since I was 18 and I have not yet once been pickpocketed (touch wood and let's hope it keeps that way).

Paris in general is a very safe city, but like anywhere else in the world, keep your wits around you and be aware of your environment. Don't go wandering someplace that you're unfamiliar with when it's dark and there's very little people around. Don't flash your belongings to the world and take good care that your belongings are securely kept. Don't drink/eat something offered by a stranger. If you're out for the evening don't let your drinks be out of your sight or else just buy a new one. The usual things and precautions that you would take regardless where you are, you know.

[Lalia]

Oh for goodness sake, Taken is a movie, a thriller, not a documentary of Paris. It's a great movie, but I've been travelling to/fro Paris several times a year since I was 18 and I have not yet once been pickpocketed (touch wood and let's hope it keeps that way).

Paris in general is a very safe city, but like anywhere else in the world, keep your wits around you and be aware of your environment. Don't go wandering someplace that you're unfamiliar with when it's dark and there's very little people around. Don't flash your belongings to the world and take good care that your belongings are securely kept. Don't drink/eat something offered by a stranger. If you're out for the evening don't let your drinks be out of your sight or else just buy a new one. The usual things and precautions that you would take regardless where you are, you know.

Well said.