National treasure of France

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
 * Properties classified as historical monuments
 * Other goods forming part of the movable public domain (art. L. 2112-1 of the general code of the property of public persons)
 * Other properties of major interest for the national heritage from the point of view of history, art, or archaeology