Emily in Paris paints the French capital by means of rose-colored glasses. Simply as you most likely aren’t prancing round New York Metropolis in Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a tutu à la Carrie Bradshaw in Intercourse and the Metropolis, Parisians are way more toned-down than Emily—and also you’ll not often see designer labels flashing loudly on luggage or nice jewellery from the likes of Dior. 

Paris is a metropolis of romance, however sadly, like all main capital, pickpocketing is widespread, and even mates of mine in Paris have had their luggage snatched from the again of their seats at eating places—which can rapidly drain any trace of romance out of your trip. Based on information platform Numbeo’s 2025 crime index, the extent of crime in Paris is larger than New York Metropolis’s—however most petty crime might be prevented if you know the way to decorate the half. 

As somebody who has spent greater than a decade dwelling in France, there’s one journey tip I at all times inform my mates who go to France: go away the designer luggage and jewellery at residence. Belief me, you’ll be able to nonetheless look fashionable with out turning into a goal for pickpockets. I’ve damaged this rule myself, flashing a Chanel pockets whereas paying for wine at a bar on the Canal Saint-Martin at a Beaujolais Day get together (my favourite French vacation, no much less!). Two minutes later, whereas transferring by means of the gang, I used to be stealthily pickpocketed and spent hours the following day on the police station submitting a theft report.

One other pal was strolling residence within the late afternoon within the pure wine-heavy neighborhood of Oberkampf when somebody slipped in entrance of her and tried to grab her thick gold necklaces off. My recommendation to each first-time guests and mates who spend months annually in France? Embrace the Parisian knack for wanting effortlessly stylish by sporting fashionable fundamentals over big-name manufacturers. Go searching and also you’ll discover girls donning nondescript leather-based cross-body luggage by French labels like A.P.C. and Soeur as an alternative of Yves Saint Laurent and easy timepieces from Casio as an alternative of Cartier. 

You’ll be able to stroll round Paris safely—and it’s best to. The town is greatest explored on foot, taking within the scent of contemporary baguette streaming from boulangeries as you stroll by means of quintessential neighborhoods like Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Tuileries. So, go and dwell out your French flâneur fantasies—simply be mindful this easy rule and also you gained’t waste valuable time in Paris at a police station.