Adult Entertainment Laws in France
Sex Work
Legaal
Brothels
Verboden
Street
Verboden
Advertising
Beperkt
Client Risk
Hoog
Worker Risk
Gemiddeld
Juridisch overzicht
Selling sex legal but buying is criminalized (Nordic model since 2016). Brothels banned. Street prostitution banned.
In de praktijk
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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Bekijk aanbodFrequently Asked Questions
Ja. Prostitutie (sekswerk) is legaal in France.
Nee. Het exploiteren van een bordeel is illegaal in France.
Nee. Straatprostitutie is verboden in France.
Adverteren is in France aan beperkingen gebonden: sommige kanalen of formuleringen zijn toegestaan, andere niet.
Klanten lopen in France een hoog juridisch risico, met kans op vervolging. In sommige landen is het kopen van seks strafbaar terwijl het aanbieden ervan dat niet is.
Sekswerkers lopen in France een gemiddeld juridisch risico. De handhaving wisselt en sommige aanverwante activiteiten blijven strafbaar.
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.
Disclaimer: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.