There are many ways to skin a cat. Bearing in mind that there is virtually zero chance that France (or for that most other countries) will reimburse a visitor their cost for being unfairly denied entry, and a lawsuit has almost zero chance of success, my suggestion is what I believe is the most low cost option to remedy your situation
What should I do now? Can I take it up with someone or should I file a complaint or law suit?
My suggestion is apply for a Schengen visa from France. You will have a chance to talk to an actual human being and if upon explaining and you are granted a French Schengen, you can be confident your subsequent visit to France or other Schengen country will be relatively hassle free.
Alternatively you can retain the services of a French immigration lawyer to take up your case, it will likely cost you a pretty penny and end nowhere but a suggestion to apply for a fresh French Schengen visa.
The immigration officers in Paris have printed “ANNULLED” on top of my
Dutch visa. Will this affect my future travels to other countries?
I have a German Schengen in my passport which was annulled by the French embassy when they issued me a new one to replace the German one after I changed my itinerary. Mine says ANNULE SANS PREJUDICE. Visas are annulled for a variety of reasons, some of which do not reflect poorly on the applicant so you should not be overly worried about that particularly if you follow my advice and apply for a French Schengen and are approved.
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