Article L1254-17 of the French Labour Code
The fixed-term employment contract may be renewed twice for a fixed term which, added to the term of the initial contract, may not exceed the maximum term provided for in article L. 1254-12, subject to the derogation provided for in article L. 1254-13. The conditions for renewal are stipulated in the contract or are the subject of an amendment submitted to the employee before the term initially provided for.