Embassy of France in London, United Kingdom; address 58 Knightsbridge, W1X 7JT, London S; phone +442070731000. Head of mission: Ms. Hélène Treheux-Duchene.…
Head of mission: Ms. Hélène Treheux-Duchene, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Head of mission: Mr. James Ryeland, Honorary Vice-Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Peter Young, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs. Josette Lebrat, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs Régine Mccullough, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: M. François Lavaud, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs. Annie Burnside, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mrs. Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Aude Auclair, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Anssi Rantasalo, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs Annie Nedellec, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Pierre Chays, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Jeremy Burton, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ruth Henderson, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Philip Daniel, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Rodolphe Soulard, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Eric Donjon, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Michael Smewing, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Fiona Macdonald, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Jeremy Burton, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Regine McCullough, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. It is particularly appealing to British travelers, with a significant portion of the 19.1 million Britons traveling abroad each year likely considering France as a destination.
France is generally safe for tourists from the United Kingdom, although there are some differences in safety rankings and crime statistics. According to a safety ranking, France is 40th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is similar to the UK's ranking of 37th. The Global Peace Index places France at 84th out of 160 countries, compared to the UK's 34th position, indicating that the UK is considered safer overall. In terms of murder rates, the UK has a slightly lower rate at 1.0 per 100,000 people, while France's rate is 1.1. Female murder rates are also marginally higher in France (0.7) compared to the UK (0.6). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that France has higher scores in various crime categories compared to the UK, indicating a greater presence of organized crime. For example, France scores 6.0 for mafia groups and 6.5 for crime networks, while the UK scores 4.0 and 6.5, respectively. Overall, while France is relatively safe, tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard precautions, as they would in any country.
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