Embassy of France in Zagreb, Croatia; address Almeria centar Ul. grada Vukovara 284b, 10000, Zagreb; phone +38514893600. Head of mission: Mr. Fabien…
Head of mission: Mr. Fabien Guillaume Edmond Fieschi, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Ms. Jeanne de Wendel, Counsellor (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Adriana Kremanjas-Danicic, Honorary Consular Agent (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Patrick Jean Dominique Daviet, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Croatia, 27 Apr 2025)
Head of mission: Gerard Denegri, Honorary Consular Agent (as of 2010)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions annually with its vibrant and diverse offerings. While it may appeal to some Croatian travelers, only a portion of the 600,000 Croats who travel abroad each year are likely to choose France as their destination.
France is generally safe for tourists, but it has some safety concerns compared to Croatia. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, France ranks 40th out of 40 countries, indicating a higher risk than Croatia, which is considered the safest. According to the Global Peace Index, France is ranked 84th out of 160 countries, while Croatia is ranked 15th, further highlighting the difference in safety perceptions. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in France is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Croatia's lower rate of 0.8. Both countries have the same female murder rate of 0.7. The Global Organized Crime Index also shows that Croatia generally has lower scores (indicating better safety) across various crime categories compared to France. For example, mafia groups and organized crime networks score 4.0 and 6.5 in Croatia, while France scores 6.0 for both. In summary, while France is a popular tourist destination, travelers from Croatia may find it less safe compared to their home country. It is advisable for tourists to remain vigilant and take standard safety precautions while visiting France.