Article L511-45 of the French Commercial code
I. – The bearer may claim from the person against whom he is exercising his recourse: 1° The amount of the bill of exchange not accepted or not paid with interest, if this has been stipulated; 2° Interest at the legal rate from the due date; 3° The costs of the protest, those of the notices given as well as other costs. II. – If recourse is exercised before the…