French Customs operates according to the traditional principles of the European Union.
What you can bring into France by plane:
- Currency less than 10000 EUR must be declared
- 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco
- Up to 50 ml of perfume or 250 ml of toilet water
- 500 g of coffee or 200 g of coffee extract, 100 g of tea or 40 g of tea extract
- Drugs and other medicines in quantities necessary to meet personal needs
What is prohibited to bring into France:
- Narcotics
- Drugs and medicines
- Firearms and ammunition
- Miscellaneous poisonous and explosive substances
- Plants with soil
- Wild animals and birds
- Meat and dairy products, except for baby and dietary food
What is prohibited to export from France:
- Any items of artistic or historical value, as well as antiques.
How much alcohol can be imported into France:
- Up to 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine.
How much alcohol can be exported from France:
- Up to 3 liters duty-free — each additional liter is subject to customs duty.
France operates a Tax Free system. It allows travelers to reclaim 20% of the value of their purchases at the border, provided the goods were bought in stores participating in the system, special receipts are filled out, and the packaging remains intact. The minimum purchase amount is 100 EUR.