Embassy of France in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; address 1 boulevard Monivong, 12201, Phnom Penh; phone +85523260010. Plus 2 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Jean-Pierre Billault, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Zaher M B M Alkhurainej, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it may appeal to some Cambodian travelers, only a portion of the 300,000 Cambodians who travel abroad each year may consider visiting France.
France presents a mixed safety profile for tourists coming from Cambodia. According to safety rankings, France is 40th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In the Global Peace Index, France ranks 84th out of 160 countries, compared to Cambodia's 68th position, indicating that Cambodia is perceived as safer overall. In terms of murder rates, Cambodia has a rate of 1.8 per 100,000 people, while France's rate is lower at 1.1. However, statistics on female murders in Cambodia are not available, while France reports a rate of 0.7. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Cambodia generally has lower scores (indicating better safety) in areas like mafia groups (2.5 vs. France's 6.0) and crime networks (4.0 vs. France's 6.5). However, Cambodia scores higher in state crime (8.5) compared to France (3.0). Overall, while France has certain safety concerns, particularly in urban areas, it also has lower murder rates than Cambodia. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard precautions while visiting France.