In case of emergencies

Medical help/SAMU
Telephone: 15

Police – (Police Nationale – Gendarmerie)
Telephone: 17

Fire & Accident / Sapeurs Pompiers
Telephone: 18

The caller must:

1. State the location where assistance is needed
2. State their name and telephone number
3. State what happened, and if it is still happening
4. State how many people need help

• The number 112 can be dialed to reach emergencies services – medical, fire and police – from anywhere in Europe. This can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation, Including:

  1. Serious medical problems (accident, unconscious person, severe injuries, chest pain, seizure)
  2. Any type of fire (house, car)
  3. Life-threatening situations