https://www.transip.nl/domeinnaam-extensie/fr/

Het is inderdaad een stuk versoepelt ondertussen voor .fr domeinen:

I am a private individual; am I entitled to file a domain name under the .fr or .re TLD?

Yes, since 6 December 2011, an individual living in one of the countries member of Europe and Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland may register a domain name under any TLD operated by AFNIC. The chosen name can be your last name, your first name or a nickname. It can also reflect a hobby, a personal project or a place, except for the names reserved to public organizations and collectivities.

I represent a French or foreign company / association / national or international institution; what are my rights with regard to filing a domain name under the TLDs operated by AFNIC ?

To register a domain name under a TLD operated by AFNIC, you simply need to be located (head office) in one of the countries member of Europe or the following countries: Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Norway or Iceland.The chosen name may be the name of your organzation, project, trademark or event.