Article 1215 of the French Civil Code

When, on expiry of the term of a fixed-term contract, the contracting parties continue to perform their obligations under the contract, the contract is tacitly renewed. This has the same effect as renewal of the contract.

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Article 1215

Lorsqu’à l’expiration du terme d’un contrat conclu à durée déterminée, les contractants continuent d’en exécuter les obligations, il y a tacite reconduction. Celle-ci produit les mêmes effets que le renouvellement du contrat.