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Article 847 of the French Civil Code

Gifts and legacies made to the son of one who is successor at the time of the opening of the succession are always deemed to be made with exemption from reporting.

The father coming to the succession of the donor is not required to report them.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 847

Les dons et legs faits au fils de celui qui se trouve successible à l’époque de l’ouverture de la succession sont toujours réputés faits avec dispense du rapport.

Le père venant à la succession du donateur n’est pas tenu de les rapporter.

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