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France's healthcare system provides some of the best public healthcare in the world and is open to all. Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Health & Emergency Guide.

About emergency services in France

France's healthcare system provides some of the best public healthcare in the world and is open to all. The standard principal of the French health service is “pay first, reclaim and then get reimbursed”.

Service requiredNumber to callAdditional information
European emergency services112
114 for text emergency number		Free of charge, 24/7
SAMU
(medical emergencies)		15To call a medical team to a medical emergency, as well as to be referred to 24h health facility
Police17To report a crime requiring immediate response
Fire Brigade
(also paramedics)		18To report a dangerous situation or accident that requires immediate response
Emergency number for deaf and hard-of-hearing people114Number can be accessed by fax and SMS
SAMU Social
(domestic violence and care for homeless in winter)		115Emergency aid that helps people in need
Missing children116000European number for anyone involved in a case of child disappearance
Children in danger119National hotline for children in danger, free, 24/7
Aeronautical emergency191call from landline or mobile, free, 24/7
Maritime emergency and coastguard196Sea rescue
Terror and kidnapping hotline
(only accessible when an alert is in place)		197For reporting events of terrorism or hostage-taking
Emergency numbers in France
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