The sale is carried out by public auction either at the place where the seized objects are located, or in an auction room or any other place open to the public whose geographical location is the most appropriate for soliciting competition at the lowest cost.
The choice is made by the creditor, subject to the conditions set out inarticle 3 of the Order of 26 June 1816 establishing the judicial auctioneers and the territorial jurisdiction of the official responsible for the sale.