Emergency Numbers in France
The emergency number in France is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
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Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: France. Numbers can change; if you live in France, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in France: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in France?
The emergency number in France is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in France?
For an ambulance in France, call 15, 112 or 114.
What is the police number in France?
To reach the police in France, call 17, 112 or 114.
What is the fire service number in France?
For the fire service in France, call 18, 112 or 114.
Does 911 work in France?
911 is not an emergency number in France. Call 112 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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