page_title: History of prostitution in France
hierarchical_section_title: History of prostitution in France
context_page_description: The history of prostitution in France has similarities with the history of prostitution in other countries in Europe, namely a succession of periods of tolerance and repression, but with certain distinct features such as a relatively long period of tolerance of brothels.
context_section_description: The history of prostitution in France has similarities with the history of prostitution in other countries in Europe, namely a succession of periods of tolerance and repression, but with certain distinct features such as a relatively long period of tolerance of brothels.
caption: Étienne Jeaurat, Le transport des filles de joie de l'Hôpital, 1755, musée Carnavalet
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