As stated in Article 511-9 of the French Penal Code, reproduced below:
“Obtaining gametes in return for payment, in whatever form, with the exception of payment for services provided by establishments preparing and preserving these gametes, is punishable by five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros.
The same penalties shall apply to any person who assists in obtaining gametes in return for payment in any form whatsoever, or provides gametes from donations to third parties for consideration. “