Embassy of France in Montevideo, Uruguay; address Uruguay Avenue 853, 11100, Montevideo; phone +59821705000. Plus 3 other missions.
Head of mission: Mrs. Marilyn Mosely, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Stanislas Graire, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Romuald Chapuy, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Uruguay, 4 Dec 2019)
France is a premier global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it may appeal to a segment of the 2.2 million Uruguayans who travel abroad each year, its overall attractiveness for this demographic is limited compared to other destinations.
France's safety for tourists from Uruguay presents a mixed picture. According to safety rankings, France is 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, and is ranked 84th out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index. In comparison, Uruguay ranks 51st in the same index, suggesting it is considered safer overall. When looking at murder rates, Uruguay has a significantly higher rate at 8.9 per 100,000 people compared to France's 1.1. However, various organized crime indices indicate that France has more challenges with organized crime compared to Uruguay, particularly in areas like mafia presence and drug trafficking. In summary, while France has lower murder rates, it faces higher organized crime challenges. Tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions while visiting.