Innbergists or hoteliers shall not be liable for theft or damage that occurs by force majeure, nor for loss that results from the nature or a defect of the thing, provided that they prove the fact that they allege.
As an exception to the provisions of article 1953, innkeepers or hoteliers are liable for objects left in vehicles parked on the premises of which they have private enjoyment up to fifty times the rental price of the accommodation per day.
Articles 1952 and 1953 do not apply to live animals.