Planting
Tree and shrub distance from the fence
France
Civil Code: 2 m from the dividing line for plants over 2 m tall, 0.5 m for lower ones (subject to local custom).
Distances et règles
Tall trees are planted farthest from the boundary, shrubs closest, so crown and roots do not shade or damage the neighbour’s plot or utilities.
Plant over 2 m tall
At least 2 m from the boundary
France — Civil Code, Art. 671 (planting distances)
Lower plant / shrub
At least 0.5 m from the boundary
France — Civil Code, Art. 671 (planting distances)
Limitation importante
Ceci est une aide à la planification, pas un avis juridique. Avant toute construction, vérifiez les règles d'urbanisme locales, les servitudes, les exigences du gestionnaire de réseau/services publics et les bâtiments voisins.
