The history of prostitution in France is similar to that in other European countries, with alternating periods of tolerance and repression ( Tolérance générale, répression occasionnelle), but is marked by the length of time during which the maisons (brothels) were tolerated. 1797 (Woman refusing money offered by a gentleman who has assumed she is a prostitute) 4.5.2 Proposals to punish customers of prostitution (2011–2016).4.4.1 Legislation (Domestic Security Law) 2003.1.4.6 Loi Sarkozy (Loi pour la sécurité intérieure) 2003.
1.4.2 1960: Ratification of 1949 UN Convention.
