Declarations made upon ratification:
1. "With reference to Article 11 of the Convention, the French Government declares that the Convention applies to the territory of the French Republic, including the overseas departments and territories."
2. "The French Government withdraws the reservation made at the time of signature under Article 12 of the Convention."
Reservation made upon signature:
"At the time of signature, the Permanent Representative of France hereby declares that his government avails itself of the reservation provided for in Article 12, paragraph 1.b of the Convention."