Banks and automatic telling machines Currency The local currency is the euro Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, Visa is the most used. Travellers’ cheques are accepted as well as local cheques. Cash is often used and expected for small purchases and ATMs are available, major credit and debit cards are accepted.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Police: 17 Fire brigade: 18 Ambulance: 15 Hospital: +590-(0)5 90 89 10 10 Veterinary: +590-(0)5 90 26 68 94 Rescue at sea: +590-(0)5 90 99 22 26 Weather forecast: +590-(0)8 92 68 08 08 Airport-Flight information: +590-(0)8 92 68 97 55 Port authorities: +590-(0)5 90 32 72 25 Chronoposte (shipping): +590-(0)8 25 80 18 01 Medical dispatcher +590590 90 13 13 Ambulance (SAMU)15 Help Police or Gendarmerie: 17 Fire brigade: 18 Rescue at sea +590590 82 91 08 Poison control:+590590 89 11 20 Help line/Counselling (Allo Ecoute) Support for all persons in distress (suicide, out of control behaviour, depression, adolescents and parents in trouble, violence) 0 800 39 19 19 (free of charge). Public services 3939 for administrative queries National forestry office: +590590 99 28 99 Pharmacy: availability and on duty lists 3237.