Can I take a bottle of whisky to France?

Like tobacco, the importation of alcohol into France is limited. Unless you can prove that the purchases are for a particular event like a wedding, you cannot bring into France more than: 10 litres of spirit beverages (whiskey, gin, vodka, etc.) 20 litres of intermediate products (vermouth, port, Madeira, etc.)



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You can also bring in 2 liters of wine and 1 liter of alcohol over 22%, and 2 liters of wine 22% or under. In addition, you can bring in 60cc of perfume, a quarter liter of eau de toilette. Visitors ages 15 and over can bring in other goods totaling 175€; for those under 15, the limit is 90€.

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Checked Bags: Yes
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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These include, for example, drugs, counterfeits, some plants and animals, or some hazardous materials for health. Other products may be transported but their entry is subject to a strict regulation (weapon, fruit and vegetables, etc). If you don't follow it, you risk penalties.

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Declare the alcohol you are transporting on your customs form and pay the appropriate duty to the customs officer, typically around $1 to $2 for wine and beer, while the amount for spirits varies by type, as of publication. The duties range on Liquor depending on the country of origin and alcohol content.

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Checked Bags: Yes Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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Once again, wine being affordable in France may not come as a huge shock - obviously you can pay hundreds or even thousands of euro for rare vintages, but the average cost of a bottle of wine is €6.50, while it's possible to get a vin de table for as little as €1.50 per litre (if you take your own container).

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The only things you might find cheaper in France are made in France good alcohols like good wines or champagne. That's all. For alcohol in general those who live near the Spanish border go to Spain where it's much cheaper.

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Liquids, gels, creams and pastes in small quantities are allowed in the cabin in containers of 100 ml / 3.4 oz max each. They must be placed in one clear plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 l / 33.8 oz. One single bag per person is permitted.

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As a traveller to France, you can, of course, bring your personal items and belongings with you, and no taxes or duties will be due for any items deemed reasonable items for a traveller to bring on a trip.

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