Useful phone numbers in France

In France, here are the main emergency numbers you can call — all are free and available 24/7: This is a list of useful phone numbers in France

🇫🇷 General Emergency Numbers:

• 112 – European emergency number (works anywhere in the EU, including France). You can call it from any phone — mobile or landline — for any type of emergency (police, fire, medical, etc.).

• 15 – SAMU (ambulance / medical emergency)

• 17 – Police (Police Secours)

• 18 – Fire brigade (Pompiers)

• 114 – Emergency number for people who are deaf or hard of hearing (can be reached by SMS or fax)

📍 Other useful numbers:

• 115 – Social emergency (homeless assistance)

• 119 – Child protection (Allô Enfance en Danger)

• 196 – Maritime and coastal rescue

• 191 – Aeronautical emergency

• 09 69 36 63 83 -EDF English speaking line press 1 for technical support, or press 2 for customer service questions.

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