Useful numbers in Arcachon

In the course of a journey, it is always possible for visitors to face up to some unforeseen events. In order to solve immediately  the problems, it is essential to remember certain useful numbers of the establishments in Arcachon that can help you to sort out your small concerns.

In case you get sick during your stay in Arcachon, here is a small list of medical signs to alert immediately. Most services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they are totaly professionals and involved:

European Emergency Call: 112

Center Antipoison (Bordeaux): 05.56.96.40.80

C.E.I.D. Arcachon: 05.56.83.11.12

Clinic of Arcachon: 05.56.83.01.47

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Info Services: 113

French Establishment of the Clerks: 0.800.202.224

Youth Health Wire: 0.800.235.236

Intercommunal Hospital of Arcachon: 05.57.52.90.00

Pellegrin Hospital Tripode (Bordeaux): 05.56.79.56.79

Sida Info Service: 0.800.804.800

Center of Grands Brûlés (Pellegrin Hospital): 05.56.79.56.79

If by accident during your trip you are subjected to theft or physical aggression, it is imperative to notify the competent authorities who will be responsible for penalizing the malefactor. Here is a short list of important numbers to alert if need be:

Gendarmerie Motorized Brigade: 05.57.52.74.30

Police Commissariat of Arcachon: 05.57.72.29.30

Police Relief: 17

S.A.M.U: 15

Theft, Burglary, Violence, Assault: 0.810.098.609

When going out to the beach, it is always more careful to have in his address book emergency numbers that are essential to alert in case of drowning. Authorities to report are:

Rescue at Sea: 02.97.55.35.35

Firefighters: 18 or 05.56.66.05.77

PASSEREL: 05.56.83.00.33

In the event of a car or motorcycle breakdown, this number is to be contacted: E.D.F. Troubleshooting: 0.810.333.033.