It’s perfectly legal to access the internet using a French proxy server. However, if you’re unsure if using a proxy is legal where you live, you should consult with a local attorney. There’s also a common misconception that using a proxy service makes you completely anonymous and untraceable online. In reality, law enforcement agencies can still track you down, even if you’re using a proxy service. Your IP address is only one piece of data they can use to identify you, and hiding this will not be enough to prevent you from being identified.