The French Civil Code

The French Civil Code is a comprehensive set of laws that govern private relationships in France, covering areas like property, contracts, family matters, and inheritance. It provides legal rules for how individuals interact, own property, marry, divorce, and pass assets to others. Enacted in 1804, it aims to promote fairness, clarity, and order in personal legal affairs, serving as a foundational framework for civil law in France and influencing many other legal systems worldwide.