Embassy of France in Tel Aviv, Israel; address Sonol Tower - 52 Menahem Begin, Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +97235208300. Head of mission: Gérard Araud. Plus 6…
Head of mission: Gérard Araud, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Stéphane Toulet, Consul (as of 2023)
Also accredited to: PS
Head of mission: Mr Alain le Roy, Consul General (as of 2023)
Also accredited to: PS
Head of mission: Dr Hervé Rehby, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Georges Mayer, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs. Osnat Shahrabany Baranes, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mrs. Nathalie Mimoun, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it may appeal to some Israeli travelers, only a portion of the 3 million Israelis who travel abroad each year are likely to choose France as their destination.
France is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, France ranks 84th out of 160 countries, which is significantly safer than Israel, which ranks 152nd. In terms of murder rates, France has a lower rate at 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to Israel's 1.9. While France is ranked 40th among 40 European countries for safety when walking alone at night, it is important to note that the specific safety data for Israel is not available for comparison. Additionally, crime indices from the Global Organized Crime Index indicate that while both countries face organized crime issues, France generally has higher scores (indicating worse conditions) in several categories, such as crime networks and foreign crime. However, Israel shows higher scores in categories like mafia groups and drug trade. Overall, while there are safety concerns in both countries, tourists from Israel can expect a relatively safe experience in France.