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Article 3 of the French Civil Code

The laws of police and security bind all who inhabit the territory.

Immovables, even those owned by foreigners, are governed by French law.

The laws concerning the status and capacity of persons govern French people, even those residing in foreign countries.

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Article 3

Les lois de police et de sûreté obligent tous ceux qui habitent le territoire.

Les immeubles, même ceux possédés par des étrangers, sont régis par la loi française.

Les lois concernant l’état et la capacité des personnes régissent les Français, même résidant en pays étranger.

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