Failing an appointment made pursuant to Article 448, the judge shall appoint, as curator or guardian, the spouse of the protected person, the partner with whom he or she has entered into a civil solidarity pact or his or her cohabiting partner, unless life together has ceased between them or some other cause prevents him or her from being entrusted with the measure.
Failing an appointment made pursuant to the preceding paragraph and subject to the last proviso mentioned therein, the judge shall appoint a relative, ally or person residing with the protected adult of full age or maintaining close and stable ties with him or her.
The judge takes into consideration the feelings expressed by the latter, his or her usual relationships, the interest shown in him or her and any recommendations made by his or her parents and relatives as well as his or her entourage.