Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., United States; address 4101 Reservoir Road NW, 20007, Washington; phone +12029446000. Head of mission: Laurent Bili.…
Head of mission: Laurent Bili, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: René-Serge Marty, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Thierry Vankerk-Hoven, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Yannick Tagand, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Valerie Baraban, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms. Julie Bedos, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United States of America, 11 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Raphael Trapp, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Patrick Rolot, Consul General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Jérémie Robert, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Frédéric Jung, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ariane Ogier, Consular Agent (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Sonia Lelarge, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Adèle Boufford Baker, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Liz Wiley, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Marylou Martin, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Hortense Everett, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Bertrand Juillet, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Patrick Buffet, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Corinne Gayard Mills, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Joël Gallegos, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Nelly Bonniol, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Stephen Knerly, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Robert Lavie, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Jeffrey J. Richards, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Mark F. Schlenker, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Robert L. Weyhing, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr François Kloc, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Jean-Francois Remond, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Philippe Felsenhardt, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Isabel Evelein, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Silas McCharen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Guillaume Maman, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Martin Baier, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Nathalie Zugazagoitia, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Christian Goudeau, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Sebastien Thevenin, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mrs Adèle Boufford Baker, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Christina Selander-Bouzouina, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Chantal Davoine Moser, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Maxanna Nichols-Lefèbvre, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Metcalf Crump, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Nicolas Valcour, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Grant Moak, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Cédric Fichepain, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms Brigitte Jensen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Marine Havel, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Nathan J. Fidel, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Jean Dominique Marie Le Garrec, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Claudine Fisher, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Roger Begin, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Marie-Claire Ribeill, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Pascal Baboulin, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Catherine Bonnefoy, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Anne Lair, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Damien Watel, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs Marion Lanier, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Valérie Kuhn Granzow, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Dana Kress, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Isabelle Heidbreder, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Anne Lancelle, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Anne de Broca-Hoppenot, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. It significantly outpaces other countries in visitor numbers, making it appealing to many American travelers. With 33.5 million Americans traveling abroad each year, a portion of them is likely to choose France as their destination.
France is generally considered safe for tourists from the United States. While it ranks 40th among 40 European countries for safety when walking alone at night, it is still safer than the U.S., which ranks 130th according to the Global Peace Index, where France is 84th out of 160 countries. In terms of murder rates, France has a significantly lower rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to the U.S. rate of 6.8. Additionally, the rates of female murders are also lower in France (0.7) than in the U.S. (2.9). Looking at organized crime, France has slightly higher indices than the U.S. in some areas, but overall, it still presents a safer environment for tourists. Thus, while there are some safety concerns, France remains a relatively safe destination for American travelers.