France

General Information about country, people, geography and climate can be gotten from the CIA World Factbook entry.

Legal Situation: Prostitution is legal. But prostitutes are not allowed to tout on the public highway. Procuring is also illegal. A prostitute is the only one person who can use the money she earns. If she is married and buys food for the family her husband can be prosecuted as a procurer.

The age of consent is 18.

Finding prostitutes: Magazines with informations: unknown.

Specific information about the Cities and Regions

Prostitution in Paris
Swing Clubs in Paris
Toulouse

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