Expat Advice: How to Call Important French Numbers from Abroad

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French customer service can be difficult to navigate, especially when you are calling from abroad, and need to call France from the USA or call France from the UK for instance. To save you time and headaches, we've put together this guide to reaching utilities and other important French companies from abroad

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Utilities (Energy)

Calling EDF customer service from abroad

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EDF is the historic and largest electricity supplier in France. The regular customer service number for EDF when dialed from abroad is +339 69 32 15 15.

To reach EDF's English-speaking customer service from abroad, dial +339 69 36 63 83. Press 1 to continue in English.

Starting Energy Service in France?EDF isn't the only evergy provider in France: alternate suppliers can offer lower rates with the same or better customer service quality. Selectra's English-speaking customer service advisors are here to help you find the plan that'll best suit your needs: call +339 87 67 37 93, or get a free callback (Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 8 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am to 6 pm).

Calling GDF Suez customer service from abroad

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Engie (formerly GDF Suez) is the largest (and historic) supplier for natural gas in France. If you are a current customer and wish to reach Engie customer service from abroad, call +332 38 52 85 70.

Calling Enedis (ERDF) customer service from abroad

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Enedis (formerly ERDF) is the grid operator for power in France. You may need to call Enedis from abroad if you have purchased a newly built home in France and need to have new electricity service installed. There are several numbers for Enedis, depending on your region. To dial Enedis from abroad, use our guide to Enedis telephone numbers and replace the first 0 with +33.

Calling GRDF customer service from abroad

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GRDF is the gas distribution operator in France. If you already have a gas account with an energy supplier in your name and need to contact GRDF from abroad, dial +339 69 36 35 34.

If you need to open a gas account in your name, you can call Selectra's English-speaking customer service at +339 87 67 37 93 or though the free callback service, to speak to an energy advisor who can find you a rate that is lower than the GDF Suez regulated tariffs.

Utilities (Internet & Telephone)

Call Orange France customer service from abroad

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To reach Orange France English speaking customer service from abroad, dial +339 69 36 39 00. To reach mobile-specific customer help, dial +336 07 62 64 64 (note that customer service for this number may only be in French).

Sosh customers looking for customer help when abroad can receive online-only assistance: live webchat, email, or through the Sosh online forum.

SFR customer service from abroad

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SFR customers looking for assistance from abroad can call +336 1000 1023.

RED by SFR customers can access customer service online: by checking their online FAQ guides or forum, or by live webchat.

Bouygues customer service from abroad

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To reach Bouygues customer service from abroad for help with a mobile phone, dial +33 660 614 614.

Business customers (Bouygues Pro) customers should call +33 660  618 618.

Reach Free customer service from abroad

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Call +331 78 56 95 60 to reach Free customer assistance from abroad.

Travel

Calling SNCF from abroad

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To purchase a train ticket over the phone from abroad, dial +33 8 92 35 35 35. You may also be able to purchase SNCF train tickets from registered travel agents. For other enquiries, we recommend trying to find customer assistance online on the SNCF website (live chat or email).

Calling Air France from abroad

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The correct number to reach Air France depends on the country from which you are calling. To find the correct number, select your country from the Air France homepage, and then click on "Contact Us/Nous contacter".

Health

Ameli

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If you need support for queries about Healthcare in France, you should contact Assurance Maladie: dial +33 811 70 3646.