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Translations:Paris/150/en
If you are seeking an abortion in France, you can first visit a doctor (gynecologist or GP) or, better yet, go to a family planning center (CPEF). They will give you a counseling session (which is optional if you're an adult) and a medical certificate. Some clinics will ask for a two day "reflexion" period before you actually get the abortion (the law is somewhat unclear about this) but the one week reflexion period was abolished in January 2016. They can usually speed up the process if you're close to the 12 week gestation deadline. When looking for information in French regarding IVG, make sure you consult official governmental websites ending with .gouv.fr as there are many anti-abortion websites being promoted on search engines which divulge false information. http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/ is the main official website which lists all the places where you can go if you want to get an abortion or are thinking about getting one. From what we have heard and given the militant history of these places, if you're in Paris then the main Planning Familial HQ (10, rue Vivienne, 75002 PARIS, 01 42 60 93 20) and the clinique les Bluets (Hôpital Les Bluets - Trousseau, 6, rue Lasson,75012 PARIS) are two good places but there are plenty of others. You usually don't need an appointment. There is also a free and anonymous helpline 0 800 08 11 11 set up by the government and operated by the Planning Familial.