Service required | Number to call | Additional information |
European emergency services | 112 114 for text emergency number | Free of charge, 24/7 |
SAMU (medical emergencies) | 15 | To call a medical team to a medical emergency, as well as to be referred to 24h health facility |
Police | 17 | To report a crime requiring immediate response |
Fire Brigade (also paramedics) | 18 | To report a dangerous situation or accident that requires immediate response |
Emergency number for deaf and hard-of-hearing people | 114 | Number can be accessed by fax and SMS |
SAMU Social (domestic violence and care for homeless in winter) | 115 | Emergency aid that helps people in need |
Missing children | 116000 | European number for anyone involved in a case of child disappearance |
Children in danger | 119 | National hotline for children in danger, free, 24/7 |
Aeronautical emergency | 191 | call from landline or mobile, free, 24/7 |
Maritime emergency and coastguard | 196 | Sea rescue |
Terror and kidnapping hotline (only accessible when an alert is in place) | 197 | For reporting events of terrorism or hostage-taking |