Prostitution in France
Prostitution in France (the exchange of sexual acts for money) was legal until April 2016, but several surrounding activities were illegal, like operating a brothel, living off the avails (pimping), and paying for sex with someone under the age of 18 (the age of consent for sex in France is 15). On 6 April 2016, the French National Assembly voted to punish customers of prostitutes by a fine of €1,500.