Which Emergency Number Should You Dial in France?

One terrifying moment on a country road taught us exactly what to do—and what not to panic about.

In this video, we share our real-life experience stumbling upon a motorcycle crash in rural France—and the critical steps we took to get help fast. From the EU-wide 112 emergency number (which connects you to multilingual operators!) to France’s own specialized numbers for fire, medical, and police—this episode is packed with practical info that could save a life.

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00:00 An Emergency
01:41 112- the number to call first
06:15 When to use SAMU (15), Pompiers (18), and Police (17)

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We are an American family of 3 who moved to France for an extended stay adventure in 2022.
We wanted to experience Europe as more than rushed tourists on a 10-day vacation. To dive into the culture, learn a new language, experience daily life, and truly know what it was like to work and live somewhere other than the US.

In France, we set up a business, enrolled in a middle school, found housing, and even got our cat a European passport!

While preparing to leave for France, the information we found about staying in France for longer than a short vacation was directed at college students, young & single digital nomads, or British retirees. Where was the information for families or Americans like us?

With three years under our belts in France, we created Baguette Bound to pass on what we have learned. We hope to make it easier and inspire other families who are interested in experiencing a long stay or moving to France. Stay tuned for more information on French culture, adjusting and the logistics of moving across the world.

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