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Article 208 of the French Code of civil procedure

The judge hears the witnesses in their evidence separately and in the order he or she determines.

The witnesses shall be heard in the presence of the parties or the parties called.

By way of exception, the judge may, if the circumstances so require, invite a party to withdraw subject to the party’s right to be informed immediately of the statements of the witnesses heard without his or her presence.

The judge may, if there is a risk of evidence deteriorating, proceed without delay to hear a witness after, if possible, calling the parties.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 208
Le juge entend les témoins en leur déposition séparément et dans l’ordre qu’il détermine.

Les témoins sont entendus en présence des parties ou celles-ci appelées.

Par exception, le juge peut, si les circonstances l’exigent, inviter une partie à se retirer sous réserve du droit pour celle-ci d’avoir immédiatement connaissance des déclarations des témoins entendus hors sa présence.

Le juge peut, s’il y a risque de dépérissement de la preuve, procéder sans délai à l’audition d’un témoin après avoir, si possible, appelé les parties.

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