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Noise Nuisance in France

Sadly, noise nuisance is a growing part of all of our lives, even sometimes in the rural tranquility of France, where solutions to the problem are not necessarily easier than they are anywhere else.

If you are a victim of noise nuisance then you have the right of recourse to both criminal and civil law but, as the criminal sanctions are weak, it is also often necessary to pursue a civil action alongside, or instead of, criminal proceedings.

In the following guide, we review the problems and solutions available in relation to both domestic noise nuisance and noise caused from commercial activities.

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1. Domestic Noise Nuisance

1.1. ‘Friendly Persuasion’ 1.2. Legal Advice Centre 1.3. Mediation 1.4. Mairie/Police Intervention 1.5. Médiateur Pénale 1.6. Tribunal d’instance 1.7. Civil Proceedings

2. Commercial Noise Nuisance

2.1. General Law 2.2. Construction Sites 2.3. Public Works 2.4. Musical Venues

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