Embassy of France in Lomé, Togo; address 13 Avenue Mama Fousseni, Lomé; phone +22822234600. Head of mission: Mr Augustin Favreau.
Head of mission: Mr Augustin Favreau, Ambassador (as of 2022)
France is a premier global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. It holds significant appeal for some Togolese travelers, with around 300,000 Togolese traveling abroad each year, a portion of whom may choose to visit France.
France is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Togo. It ranks 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, indicating some concerns but still a manageable environment for visitors. According to the Global Peace Index, France is ranked 84th out of 160 countries, which is significantly safer than Togo, ranked 118th. In terms of crime statistics, France has a low murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to unspecified data for Togo. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while France faces challenges with organized crime (with scores around 6.0), Togo has higher scores indicating greater issues in various crime categories. Overall, while caution is always advised when traveling, France is considered a safer destination compared to Togo.