‘Not many people know this’: Here’s the maximum amount of cash you can keep at home

Amid persistent rumors about a €10,000 limit, fears of attracting the attention of tax authorities, and announcements from across Europe, many French people are asking themselves: Can you really keep as much cash at home as you want? Is it risky? And above all, what do the law and institutions actually say? Spoiler alert: the answer is much more complex than a simple magic amount.
Cash at Home: What the Law Actually Says Today

The goal is clear: to increase transparency and reduce fraud in certain high-value transactions. For French citizens, the impact will remain limited, as France already applies strict regulations regarding cash payments.