The law in France is that the shop has to accept any bill provided that you pay the exact amount. Price is 534€, you give 500, 20,10, 2, 2 and they have to acc

The law in France is that the shop has to accept any bill provided that you pay the exact amount. Price is 534€, you give 500, 20,10, 2, 2 and they have to accept even if they illegally state that thry do not accept 500€ bills. You just say they you are calling the police now and it is over. There is a limit of 3000€ you can pay cash. Above must be card or cheque (or wire transfer).