There are some problems in Paris with Romanian beggars, in particular, coming from Eastern Europe and linked to some organised gangs and poverty.
These people are generally managed by human trafficking mafias, are forced to beg, especially in tourist areas, and live in camps to benefit from France's social assistance opportunities.
I've heard it before.
During my last visit to Paris in February 2026, I saw this woman begging under the Eiffel Tower with her birds. It was not surprising to me to encounter beggars with cats and dogs in various parts of Europe, but this woman, with dozens of birds around her, caught my eye. I immediately took a photo of it. Of course, I also paid a fee.
