Adult Entertainment Laws in France
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Prohibido
Street
Prohibido
Advertising
Restringido
Client Risk
Alto
Worker Risk
Medio
Resumen legal
Selling sex legal but buying is criminalized (Nordic model since 2016). Brothels banned. Street prostitution banned.
En la práctica
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: 13 August 2026
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Ver localesFrequently Asked Questions
Sí. La prostitución (el trabajo sexual) es legal en France.
No. Regentar un burdel es ilegal en France.
No. La prostitución callejera está prohibida en France.
La publicidad está restringida en France: algunos canales o formulaciones se permiten y otros no.
Los clientes afrontan un riesgo legal alto en France, incluida la posibilidad de ser procesados. En algunos países comprar sexo es delito aunque venderlo no lo sea.
Las personas trabajadoras sexuales afrontan un riesgo legal moderado en France. La aplicación varía y algunas actividades conexas siguen siendo delito.
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.
Aviso legal: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.