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A national treasure of France is a cultural good of major importance to the heritage of France from the point of view of art, history, or archaeology. It is officially designated as such when a particular good has been the subject of a refusal of an export certificate, which temporarily prevents its exit from the territory of France.
Criteria
National treasures of France are defined in article L.111-1 of the French heritage code:
Goods belonging to the collections of museums in France
Public archives as well as goods classified as historical archives
