Title: 21 Strange, Weird And Funny French Laws In France That Should Change what time is it in france paris right now
Headings: 21 weird, strange, crazy, funny and unusual French laws and why they exist
21 Strange, Weird And Funny French Laws In France That Should Change
21 weird, strange, crazy, funny and unusual French laws and why they exist
Table Of Contents:
1) It’s perfectly legal to marry a dead person in France
If you meet specific requirements
History of posthumous marriages in France
2) It was illegal for women to wear pants in Paris until 2013
The Paris trouser ban was amended twice a century after it was created.
3- 40% of the music played on French radio stations MUST be played in the French language
4- No alcohol allowed in a place of work in France (except for Beer, Wine, Cider and Poiré)
5- Ketchup is pretty much banned in school cafeterias in France (kind of sort of)
Sorry but it’s just not true!
6- In France, if a family member steals from you, you have no legal recourse:
In France, family members are practically above the law if they steal from other family members.
7- Parents can legally prevent their adult children from getting married
8- It’s illegal to disinherit your children in France
French inheritance law wasn’t always based on equality.
Example of an inheritance dispute: 2017 death of Johnny Hallyday inheritance dispute
As a result, his biological children are contesting their fathers will be based on French law.
French law or US law?
9- First cousin marriages are legal in France
Avunculate Marriage
First Cousin Marriages are legal in France and throughout most of the world.
If first cousin marriages sound strange to you, consider this.
Famous first cousin marriages:
Famous avunculate marriages include
10- Even Snails need a ticket to ride the train in France
11- It’s illegal to die in the town of Cugneaux, Sarpourenx and Lavandou in France
12- Flying saucers are not allowed to fly over the town of Chateauneuf du Pape
13- Baby Names French law won’t allow you to give your children in France
Examples of baby names banned every year.
14- Potatoes were once illegal in France
The potato was scary and caused diseases.
M Parmentier: Famous Frenchman credited for making potatoes popular in France
Potato publicity stunts
Louis the XVI once said to M Parmentier, « France will thank you one day for having invented the bread of the poor.»
Parmentier’s work has not been forgotten.
15-Organizing child beauty pageants are illegal in France
16- Religious symbols are banned in public schools, including headscarves and crosses
17- Islamic face veils, such as the burka and the niqab, are banned in public places in France
Which types of clothing are banned/allowed?
18- Islamic style Burkini banned on some beaches in France
Burkini or burqini (burqa + bikini),
The first burkini ban
18- Board Shorts are forbidden in public pools in France:
(Speedo type swimwear is preferred)
Here is the approved swimwear for men and women for most public pools in France:
You might be interested in reading: 20 things I hate about France.
Why prohibit board shorts?
20- A breathalyzer must always be present in your vehicle in France
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21- Photos you take of the Eiffel Tower illuminated at night violate French copyright law (except when…)
Photos taken of the Eiffel Tower in the daytime are not copyright.
Photos of the Eiffel Tower at Night while illuminated are protected under copyright
Will tourists get into trouble for taking pictures and publishing photos of the Eiffel Tower at night?

Content: French Fries: are rarely offered in French schools because fatty, fried foods served to children are limited to 4 out of 20 meals. ( source ). For example, at my daughter’s school in Montpellier, Thursdays are designated “Frites Day” by the kids. ( French fry day or, as you Brits say, Chips day). photo and recipe of ketchup on pasta recipe French blog Solene Cuisine
French cafeterias serve meals to children that are more in line with what you (an adult might eat at a restaurant). Zucchini with a white roux sauce served with leeks and a bearnaise sauce. Grilled salmon with fennel
Beef stew with mushrooms
Veal stew
Tomato salad with grated goat cheese
6- In France, if a family member steals from you, you have no legal recourse: Family members pretty much have immunity if they steal from another family member. In France, family members are practically above the law if they