Embassy of Latvia in Paris, France; address 6 Villa Saïd, 75116, Paris; phone +33153645810. Head of mission: Eduards Stiprais. Plus 9 other missions.
Head of mission: Eduards Stiprais (as of 2020)
Also accredited to: Monaco
Head of mission: Mr. Baudouin Thiry, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Alain Mesnil, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Jean-Michel Müller Dit Woulkoff, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of France, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Sandra Juhansone Mouttet, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of France, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Richard Eugène Florent Burgstahler, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some French visitors. With 13.7 million French traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and tourism infrastructure attractive for their travels.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from France. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Latvia ranks 25th out of 40 countries, which is significantly better than France's ranking of 40th. The Global Peace Index also reflects this, with Latvia ranked 30th out of 160 countries, compared to France at 84th. However, it is important to note that Latvia has a higher murder rate of 3.0 per 100,000 people, compared to France's rate of 1.1. Despite this, Latvia scores better on various organized crime indices, indicating lower levels of mafia influence and crime networks compared to France. Overall, while there are some safety concerns, Latvia is relatively safer than France in many respects, making it a viable option for tourists.