Embassy of France in Conakry, Guinea; address Avenue du Commerce (Kaloum), Conakry; phone +33170989339. Head of mission: H.E. Mr. Marc Fonbaustier. Plus 1…
Head of mission: H.E. Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Also accredited to: Sierra Leone
Head of mission: Monique Sariego, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. It holds significant appeal for a segment of Guinea's population of 14 million, making it an interesting choice for some Guineans.
France is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Guinea. In terms of safety rankings, France is 40th among 40 European countries for walking alone at night, while it ranks 84th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, which is better than Guinea's ranking of 122nd. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, France has a low murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Guinea, which lacks specific data. In terms of organized crime, France has higher indices than Guinea in some areas, such as mafia groups (6.0 vs. 1.0) and crime networks (6.5 vs. 5.0), but lower in state crime (3.0 vs. 8.0). Overall, while there are some crime concerns in France, it is significantly safer than Guinea in various aspects. Tourists should remain vigilant, as they would in any country, but can generally feel secure visiting France.