Embassy of Estonia in Paris, France; address 17, rue de la Baume, 75008, Paris; phone +33156622200. Head of mission: Mr. Lembit Uibo. Plus 8 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Lembit Uibo, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Monaco, 27 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Monaco
Head of mission: Mr. Jacques de Galzain, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs Nathalie Vidal, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Hugues Jean Marie Joseph Pouzet, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Dominique Walter Louis Angles, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs Laurence Charbonnier, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Otar Sharadze, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Alain Renck, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Hélène Berdoy-Mayer, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Estonia presents a unique appeal for French travelers, showcasing a blend of cultural and natural attractions. With its medieval architecture in Tallinn and pristine countryside, it offers diverse experiences. Although it attracts around 800,000 international visitors annually, there is potential for interest among the 13.7 million French citizens who travel abroad each year.
Estonia is considered one of the safest countries in Europe for tourists, ranking 4th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than France, which ranks 40th. According to the Global Peace Index, Estonia ranks 24th out of 160 countries, compared to France's 84th position, indicating a higher level of safety overall. In terms of crime statistics, Estonia has a higher murder rate (2.0 per 100,000 people) compared to France (1.1), but female murder rates are lower in Estonia (0.6) than in France (0.7). The Global Organized Crime Index also shows that Estonia generally has lower indices for various types of organized crime compared to France. For example, Estonia scores 3.0 for mafia groups, while France scores 6.0. Overall, while Estonia has some crime, it is generally considered a safer destination for tourists compared to France.