No. Article 12-1 of the French National Rules of Notaries prescribes that the notary must, as a rule, have the parties to the deed sign in his office. Exceptionally, he may have them sign at other specified locations, such as a hospital. Article L 221-2 7° of the French Consumer Code stipulates that contracts drawn up by public officials do not fall within the scope of the right of withdrawal. In this case, although you signed your preliminary sales agreement 'à distance,' i.e., outside the office, you are not entitled to a right of withdrawal.