I've never had a problem with surly Paris waiters, but then I always make a point of taking along a present of some cake mix.

"vacate and pay a fine" -- pull the other one, StCirq - it might come off in your hand.

Can you direct me to a list of hotel fines applied in Paris?

Good idea chartley, because they can be really unpleasant if you try to fob off marshmallows on them.

Kerouac :

Dishonest behavior in hotels and restaurants is called "délit de grivèlerie" and is punishable according to article 313-5 of the French Code Pénal.

Basta!!!! this horse has been run into the ground!!

Pvoy...Thank you...Your research should end this eternal babel!!!I am as guilty as anyone of keeping the coals glowing.

Thanks pvoy - google turned up this with the help of our info:

ARTICLE 313-5

...

Swindling is when a person, knowing himself to be wholly unable to meet payment or being determined not to pay:

1° orders food or drink in premises where food or drink are sold;

2° books and effectively occupies one or more bedrooms in an establishment letting rooms, where the occupation does not exceed ten days;

.....

Swindling is punished by six months' imprisonment and a fine of € 7,500.

Maybe jsims can wind up with some free lodging courtesy of the French government.

"Maybe jsims can wind up with some free lodging courtesy of the French government."

Aw, be careful what you ask for, eh?
Now, I really can't wait for the trip report,
"Parisian jails are just awful. Had to sleep 3 to a bunk. We drew straws to see who would pick up the soap ..."

And you think that hotels collect fines? Do you have any idea how long it would take to get to court?