Bizarre as all the old lead pipes were replaced in Paris a good 40 years ago.There are probably still a few old properties in the UK that have lead pipes inside the property. But these are being replaced as the properties are sold to new owners, or updated. Where I live all replaced by water authority or local council over the last thirty years or so.
I definitely know there are still some in the centre of Paris. I stayed with some friends - French - fabulous apartment - few years ago - and I was staggered when I saw the pipes in kitchen & bathroom(s). They didn’t seem very concerned at all !
Are you sure it was lead ?
For the rest of France, lead pipes have been progressively replaced over the years.
Some remote places might still have lead pipes though...like rural châteaux !
But Stephanie said that they changed all the pipes at the chateau when they arrived 16 years ago.
Or am I wrong ?