what is the legal age to drink in france
The French, even university age students, don't engage in the excessive drinking habits of their Anglophone counterparts. That's why so many student bars in Paris are English, Australian, or American! The legal drinking age in France is 16 years for wine and beer, 18 years for spirits and liquor. Young teens drinking wine is tolerated if they're with their parents. You can buy alcohol in any supermarket, convenience store (but only untill 11pm, I think), or wine boutique.