As an exception to the provisions of the first paragraph of article L. 133-3 of the French Commercial Code, the limitation period applicable to contracts for the removal of goods concluded between a professional and a consumer is set at ten calendar days from receipt of the goods transported. Reasoned protests made by registered letter within this period are effective even if no reservations were made at the time of delivery. Reservations made by the recipient on delivery and not contested by the carrier dispense with the reasoned protest provided for in this article.
Where the procedure to be followed for making reservations has not been communicated to the consumer under the conditions laid down by ministerial decree, the period provided for in the first paragraph is extended to three months.