I am protected in another European State or recognized as a refugee by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (under a strict mandate) or by a State party to the Geneva Convention, how can I obtain a transfer of this protection?
Prior to your arrival on French territory, you must obtain an application for a residence permit from the French embassy or consulate of the country in which you reside.
If you have not been able to apply for a residence permit or if your application has been refused, and you are present on French territory, you can go to the prefecture to withdraw an asylum application and follow the procedure. normal.