In france how old do you have to be to get into clubs/bars?

Question

because i think you can buy wine + beer when you are 16

then spirits etc. when you're 18

i may be completely wrong.

but im 16 so could i get into bars etc.

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Answer 1

15 I believe

Answer 2

You need to be 18 Years old to buy or consume alcohol in France. It's the law.

But in reality, it's different.... French people don't listen the rules and the Law...

Answer 3

They are not nearly as restrictive in France as in the USA or Canada and are not obsessive about asking for ID's

So if you're 16 and don't look like a 12 year old, you should be able to get into clubs/bars without any difficulty, especially in Paris

Answer 4

in most of the trendy places , its not about how old you are but how good you look. you can be 25 and get turn down at the door for not looking or dressing good/cool enough......clubbers worst nightmare is called the physionomist : thats the guy at the door of clubs deciding who can and cant come in judging by the way they look)

Answer 5

If you look older than 16.................of course you can go anywhere...........It's easier for girls than men !!!!

My cousin started going out at 15,16...........

If you're hot and look older...........they won't ask for ur ID.

It has to be the same for your group !!!!!

Answer 6

You are correct that the legal age to purchase wine or beer is 16 and 18 for distilled alcoholic beverages.

Clubs will set their own age limits and/or may decide who to admit based on their appearance.

Answer 7

Rillefane is correct.  In practive there are no age limits.  If you are an attractive woman who is dressed nicely you will be able to get into anyplace you want to.

Just walk up, smile at the very large man guarding the door and walk in!  Easy as pie (for you).

Answer 8

I was once not allowed into a club/bar ("Les Bains Douches") that my son frequently goes to.

So the age thing can work the other way too. Or maybe I don't look trendy enough.

Answer 9

You're right!

In a bar, no one ask you your identity card to see your age; but  they can ask you for it in some clubs.