Emergency numbers — Agde, Cap d'Agde

Q: Does the EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card) work in France?

Yes. The European Health Insurance Card is accepted in France. Show it to the doctor and the pharmacy. Costs are reimbursed according to French social security rates. Always bring your EHIC card on holiday in Europe.

Q: Where is the nearest hospital to Cap d'Agde?

The nearest hospital is CHU Beziers, approximately 35 km to the north-west. The SAMU (15) organises transport for medical emergencies. A smaller clinic is located in Agde town. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 15 or 112 first.

In an emergency: 15 (ambulance), 18 (fire brigade), 17 (police) or 112 (Europe-wide).

Emergency numbers at a glance

SAMU — Ambulance

Medical emergencies, ambulance, doctor on call 24h/24

Fire brigade

Fire, accidents, rescue operations, first aid

Police

Burglary, theft, road accident, public order

112

European emergency

Universal emergency number — free, no network needed, any SIM

196

Coastguard (CROSS)

Distress at sea, shipwreck — Mediterranean coordination centre

3237

On-duty pharmacy

Nearest open pharmacy — 24h/24, 7 days a week

3966

Out-of-hours doctor Herault

GP outside surgery hours — triage and dispatch

04 67 94 20 02

Gendarmerie Agde

Rural police — villages and outskirts around Agde

04 67 35 70 35

CHU Beziers hospital

Nearest major hospital — 35 km north-west of Cap d'Agde

Nearby hospitals

CHU Beziers

2 rue Valentin Hauy, 34500 Beziers

approx. 35 km (30 min. by car)

A&E open 24h. Largest hospital in the region.

04 67 35 70 35

Clinique d'Agde

Agde — ask SAMU (15) for exact address

In Agde town, approx. 8 km

Smaller clinic for minor procedures. For serious cases, call SAMU 15.

EHIC — European Health Insurance Card

As an EU citizen you are entitled to healthcare in France on the same basis as French residents. Always show your EHIC card at the doctor and pharmacy. Without it you may need to pay upfront and claim reimbursement afterwards.

GP consultations: reimbursed at French social security rates
Hospital stay: daily patient contribution may apply
Prescription medicines: partially reimbursed
Without EHIC: travel insurance strongly recommended

Frequently asked questions

What number should I call in an emergency at Cap d'Agde?

For a medical emergency: 15 (SAMU/ambulance). For fire or rescue: 18 (fire brigade). For police: 17. From a foreign phone: 112 (European emergency number, free, works without a SIM). At sea: 196 (coastguard).

Does the EHIC card work in France?

Yes. The European Health Insurance Card is accepted across France. Show it to the doctor and the pharmacy. Costs are reimbursed according to French social security rates.

Where is the nearest hospital to Cap d'Agde?

The nearest major hospital is CHU Beziers, approximately 35 km north-west. The SAMU (15) organises transport. A smaller clinic is in Agde town. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 15 or 112 first.

This page contains official emergency numbers. In a life-threatening situation, call 15 or 112 immediately. Never wait for a reply — emergency services are dispatched at once.