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Article 643 of the French Civil Code

If, on leaving the land where they arise, spring waters form a watercourse with the character of public and flowing waters, the owner may not divert them from their natural course to the prejudice of inferior users.

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Article 643

Si, dès la sortie du fonds où elles surgissent, les eaux de source forment un cours d’eau offrant le caractère d’eaux publiques et courantes, le propriétaire ne peut les détourner de leurs cours naturel au préjudice des usagers inférieurs.

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