Adult Entertainment Laws in France
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Banned
Street
Banned
Advertising
Restricted
Client Risk
Low
Worker Risk
Medium
Legal Overview
Selling sex legal but buying is criminalized (Nordic model since 2016). Brothels banned. Street prostitution banned.
In Practice
Since the 2016 law, clients face fines of €1,500 (repeat offenders €3,750). Sex workers say the law has pushed the industry underground and increased risk. Escort advertising exists in legal grey area.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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