How to take safety precautions when you first arrive in France?

Whether you are a rookie who has just arrived in France or an old driver who has lived in France for many years, personal safety is always the first in a foreign country. Money-saving bacteria hope that all of you in France will be safe and enjoy every day in France.

Paris is one of the most important tourist cities in the world. Nice in the south of France, Cannes and Marseille in the southeast coast are also popular tourist cities. Every year, a large number of tourists from all over the world visit France. More tourists naturally attract many thieves and swindlers. The overall law and order situation in France is general, and the French like to take a lot of cash out, which makes it easier for China people to become the first target of thieves and swindlers in China. As a French China, you should know how to protect your personal and property safety!

Housing safety

The safety level has a lot to do with the location of the house. Choosing a safe place to live is the first factor to consider when looking for a house.

Take Paris as an example. Paris can be divided into small Paris and big Paris. Little Paris refers to the 20 central districts of Paris, and Great Paris is the province around Little Paris.

Schematic diagram of little Paris partition

In Little Paris, Districts 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 16 are famous tourist areas with many scenic spots, and they are also rich areas in Paris, with high safety factor and sufficient budget, so you can consider living in these areas; The second, third, fifth, fourteenth and fifteenth districts have more museums and universities, fewer scenic spots and heavy cultural atmosphere, which is safer and more convenient; The tenth, eleventh and twelfth districts are civilian areas in Paris, where you can truly experience the daily life of Parisian citizens. Pay attention to the chaos around the wholesale market and near the North Station. The famous Chinese area in Paris in the thirteenth district, because Chinese people like to bring a lot of cash, it is easy to attract thieves, and the safety factor is average; 17, 18, 19 and 20 are inhabited by Arabs and blacks, with chaotic environment and the lowest safety factor.

For Bali, considering the geographical location of the school, a considerable number of foreign students who have just come to Paris live in three provinces: 92, 93 and 94. Generally speaking, the safety performance of 92 provinces > 94 provinces > 93 provinces is notoriously unsafe, so be careful! 92 province is better, 94 province is close to 13 area, and the places near 93 province are chaotic.

In other cities, it is also necessary to know the safety factor of each road section in advance and fully consider the safety factor of the rented road section.

Renting a house in France can be said to be the best if you can apply for a student dormitory. The dormitory is managed by a special person, and there is an emergency notice in case of an accident, so it is safe and worry-free. If you can't apply, you must pay special attention to the location of the house when you have to find a house to rent. If you rent a house alone, you should always be vigilant. Give some advice to students who live alone:

1). Don't open the door casually. If you are a stranger or claim to repair your mobile phone, you can't open the door until you confirm it.

2). Get the key ready before you arrive at your residence, enter the house in the shortest time, and always pay attention to whether anyone is following or hiding in the dead corner around your residence.

3) Get into the habit of taking the key and locking the door when you go out, even if you are walking or taking out the garbage.

4). Pay attention to the escape route in case of emergency in the residential building, and post the telephone numbers of the fire brigade and police station near the telephone.

5) It is recommended to keep a copy of an important document. You can only take one when you go out to play or leave one at the front desk of the hotel.

6). Check whether the power supply, gas switch and doors and windows are locked before going out or going to bed.

7) Please pay attention to the safety of the house before going out.

If you lose your key, you should inform the landlord as soon as possible and ask him to change a new lock.

driving safety

If you walk,

Don't bring too much cash. Generally, twenty or thirty euros is enough. It is recommended to use a bank card instead of cash. In France, most people are used to spending money with bank cards, on the one hand, because the security of carrying cash is relatively low, on the other hand, almost all stores support swiping cards when the minimum amount of swiping cards is reached (generally around 10 euros), which is convenient and can effectively control expenses.

Pay attention to your surroundings when you walk, such as whether anyone who looks suspicious is watching you or whether anyone is following you. It is not recommended to listen to songs, make phone calls and play mobile phones while walking. In these cases, it's easy to let your guard down. Before getting familiar with the local situation, it's best to go together, try to avoid passing through dark places with few people, don't take shortcuts and paths, and inform your classmates or parents before going out.

When participating in large-scale open-air performances, parades and other activities or traveling abroad, it is best to go hand in hand to reduce the chance of being laid hands on, and ignore people who casually greet you in public places.

If you take public transportation.

When they first arrive in France, international students will inevitably carry more luggage. If you take public transportation, you must always take care of your luggage and carry-on luggage. At the same time, try to keep a certain distance from the people next to you, and don't give thieves an opportunity.

Public transport ticket vending machines in France are very easy to use, usually support English interface, and you can buy them yourself even if you are new here and your French is not good. There is indeed a ticket purchase problem. For example, in the subway station in Paris, you can ask for help directly from the information desk or the uniformed RATP staff. Don't pay attention to people who resell tickets, which may cause property safety concerns while paying ultra-high fares; When you take the subway, don't let strangers follow you through the ticket gate, because they may take your wallet, mobile phone, etc.

For people living in Paris, especially in the Greater Paris area, it is very necessary to know the safety index of each subway and RER (suburban line) in advance. Paris is divided into 14 subway lines and five RER lines of ABCDE. Generally speaking, the subway is safer than RER. Take the three RER of Agricultural Bank of China as an example. Line A passes through the main station, which is a safer and more crowded line in RER. Line B is the main road from Charles de Gaulle Airport to downtown, but because it passes through 93 provinces, that is, Arab and black areas, the safety index is very low, so it is necessary to pay special attention to personal and property safety when taking line B to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Because there are many and complicated branch lines of Line C, there will be fewer people during off-peak hours. These hours naturally need to be safe.

If you choose a taxi or Uber

Don't accept the service of unlicensed taxis. Unlicensed taxis have no corresponding security and no taxi accessories.

Uber is an essential tool for living in France, and you can pay automatically by binding a credit card. Enter the address in the Uber interface, and the system will automatically select the driver and give the estimated cost. Different from the management system of domestic taxi platforms, Uber's safety performance is relatively high, and it can monitor the driving route and handle complaints and feedback at the first time.

If you drive by yourself,

If you drive by yourself, you need to know:

1). China driver's license is not recognized in France. If you insist on going to road trip, you need a certified driver's license, an international driver's license or an EU driver's license.

2). Don't expose your belongings. Keep your belongings and luggage in hidden and dark places such as the trunk, and don't put them on the seats in the car.

3). Try to avoid rolling down the window when driving, and pay attention to speeding robbery of motorcycles behind when parking at red lights.

4). Try to choose a public parking lot when parking, and be sure to lock the door when parking.

5) neither hitchhiking nor hitchhiking.

6). The intersection near expressway and stade de france at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and the tourist attractions in the city are high-risk areas for speeding robbery, so pay special attention when passing through the above areas.

When traveling, no matter which way you choose, choosing a place with a good road section can reduce the risk of accidents, so be alert to the following high-risk places:

1). Public places, airports, railway stations, subways, express stations and carriages. At the intersection of Paris Ring Road and Charles de Gaulle Airport expressway (near stade de france), there are often cases of theft and motorcycle robbers smashing windows.

2) Famous tourist attractions in Paris, such as Champs Elysé es, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, Louvre, Palace of Versailles, Fontainebleau Palace, Montmartre Highland (Moulin Rouge) and other large shopping malls, such as Paris subway, airport and downtown, Galeries Lafayette and Spring Department Store, are often haunted by thieves.

3) In or near hotels with many foreign tourists. Foreign tourists are highly mobile and difficult to pursue, making them the best targets for thieves.

4) Places where Arabs and blacks gather, such as Paris, Marseille, Nice and other cities.

Daily safety

Common forms of fraud and theft

Knowing the tricks of a liar can reduce the risk of being cheated.

Common forms of fraud in France and preventive measures;

1). Fake policeman: A liar pretends to be a policeman, asking you to show your certificate and ask for money. Don't believe in asking for money, because a real policeman will never ask for money.

2) Fake petition signature: Someone near the scenic spot is holding a petition, pretending to be deaf and dumb, and handing you a pen for your signature. If you sign the petition, they will immediately change their faces, and sometimes companions will appear, dragging you and forcing you to donate money and love, otherwise they will not let you go.

3). Gambling games: Games such as guessing balls and cards are especially common in the streets of France. In fact, this trick usually relies on a group of children to deceive people. Don't try out of curiosity, you will only lose money.

4). Compulsory consumption of dance halls: Some dance halls will have higher compulsory consumption. Before going out for entertainment, you need to investigate which one is good or ask the local people for information.

5) vendor's selling: don't buy vendor's things in the street. The probability of buying souvenirs made in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province in France is much greater than buying real French souvenirs. Besides, you should stay away from the black people wearing red ropes in Mon martel. They will raise the price and sell it to you for various reasons.

6) Tickets on the black market: France has a developed tourism industry, so there are many black markets selling fake tickets. When booking tickets, you must pay attention to the distinction, don't be greedy and cheap, and prevent being cheated. If you have any questions about the ticketing point, please log in to the producer official website or call the producer to confirm whether the conductor is authorized.

Common forms of theft in France and preventive measures;

1). When withdrawing money from ATM, cover the password with your hand and ignore anyone who comes to ask. Pay attention to children, they may also be pickpockets.

2). Carry your backpack sideways, or carry your wallet. Be extra careful when carrying a backpack. Don't put your wallet in your back pocket.

3) Try to bring as little cash as possible, and you can use a credit card instead.

4). Don't fill in the questionnaire at will to prevent personal privacy from being leaked.

5). Don't count money or exchange foreign currency in public places.

6). Try to avoid showing off too much and wearing expensive jewelry.

7) Don't put your wallet on the dining table when you go out to eat, and don't hang your coat and wallet behind the back of the chair in a restaurant or cafe.

8). Be sure to carefully check whether the doors and windows are locked before going out, and the valuables are locked in the cupboard.

How to call the police after an accident

If you report a case to the police station or gendarmerie, you can go directly and open the door 24 hours a day. When filing a case, you can use the S.A.V.E software (foreign victim assistance system), which provides 16 language, and the police station provides a receipt in your mother tongue, which simplifies the follow-up procedures for victims in the embassy or their original nationality; If there is personal injury, you need to do injury identification. The address of the Paris police station is as follows. The addresses of police stations in other cities can be found online.

Related resource sharing

The Paris Police Department produced a promotional video, about three minutes long, with Chinese subtitles. The propaganda film simulates many specific ways of theft and robbery, all of which are real cases in Paris. It is recommended to watch in advance, know in advance and be vigilant.

Official website, Paris Police Department, has collected a lot of practical safety information, and official website, Paris Police Department, has collected a lot of practical safety information, which is recommended for French freshmen who are about to enter school to read and use (Chinese interface).

Official website of Paris Police Department can download the Chinese version of Paris Travel Safety Guide, which is widely used in France, not limited to Paris. It is recommended to download it in advance and read it carefully.

The Chinese version of the Complaint and Alarm Guide can also be downloaded from the official website of the Paris Police Department:

French practical telephone number

Alarm number: 17

Fire alarm telephone: 18

Hospital Tel: 15

European emergency telephone number: 1 12

Poisoning Emergency Center: 0 1.40.05.48.48

Drug Information Center: 0.800.23. 13. 13.

Emergency doctor center: 0 1.47.07.77.77

Electric power emergency telephone number: 0.801.131.333.

Telephone number of sudden gas accident: 0.801.131.433.

Animal Emergency Center: 0 1.47.46.09.09

Night nurse center: 0 1.45.77.40.50

Emergency telephone number of drug center: 0 1.48.74.65+08.

Heart disease emergency telephone number: 0 1.47.07.50.50

Dental emergency telephone: 0 1.43.36.36.00

Temporary shelter center: 0.800.306.306

Emergency complaint telephone number of child abuse: 1 19.

International drug emergency telephone number: 0 1.55.87.55.55.

Suicide emergency telephone number: 0 1.40.50.34.34

Strong/violent emergency telephone number: 0.80 1.555.500

Loss reporting of credit card: 0.836.69.08.80

Loss reporting of checkbook: 0.836.68.32.08

Police identification center: 01.53.71.53.71.

Paris Subsidy Center: 0.836.67.55.55

Expressway query of the whole law: 0 1.48. 12.44.44.

Taxi unified telephone 0 1 45 30 30 30

Consular Protection Hotline of the Consular Section of the Embassy of China: 06 15 74 25 37

Consular protection and assistance of the French Embassy in China: 0033-667486393.

The telephone number of the Consulate General of China in Marseille is 0033-67 1905835.

The telephone number of the Consulate General of China in Strasbourg is 0033-609994464.

The telephone number of the Consulate General of China in Lyon is 0033-78562093 1.

Global Insurance and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tel: 0086 10 12308.

Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in France: 1 1 George V Avenue -75008.

Consular Section of Chinese Embassy in France:

Address: George V Avenue 1 1-75008

Tel: 0 1 49 52 19 50/

Fax: 0 1 47 20 24 22

Official website: www.amb-chine.fr/fra/.

E-mail :chinaemb_fr@mfa.gov.cn.

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