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Police Stations in France

The national police emergency number in France is 17. France has two main national police forces: the Police Nationale (civilian) covering urban areas and the Gendarmerie Nationale (military) covering rural and semi-rural areas.

We have 3,529 real, government-verified police stations on file for France — searchable by state and city below.

Police Stations & Headquarters

Préfecture de Police de ParisHQ

9 Boulevard du Palais, 75004 Paris

📞 +33 1 53 71 53 71www.prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr
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Police Stations by Regions

3,529 stations across 13 regions

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

515 stations

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

263 stations

Brittany

196 stations

Centre-Val de Loire

181 stations

Corsica

49 stations

Grand Est

377 stations

Hauts-de-France

244 stations

Île-de-France

113 stations

Normandy

212 stations

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

493 stations

Occitanie

455 stations

Pays de la Loire

210 stations

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

221 stations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the police emergency number in France?
The official police emergency number in France is 17. Call this immediately in any life-threatening situation — do not search for a station's direct number in an emergency.
How many police stations are in France?
This directory lists 3,529 real, government-verified police stations and law enforcement agencies across France, sourced from official open government datasets. Browse by region above.
How do I find a police station near me in France?
Use the "Station Near Me" button above to let GPS automatically find the closest station to your current location. You can also browse by regions and city, or use the search bar on any page.
How do I find the phone number for a police station in France?
Browse to the station's page using the region and city menus above. Each station page shows the direct phone number (where available in the official dataset), address, map, and a click-to-call button. For emergencies, always use 17 rather than a station's direct number.
How do I get directions to a police station in France?
Each station detail page has a "Get Directions" button that opens Google Maps with the destination pre-filled. You can also use the map on any region or city page to find nearby stations and tap a pin for directions.
How is policing organised in France?
France has two main national police forces: the Police Nationale (civilian) covering urban areas and the Gendarmerie Nationale (military) covering rural and semi-rural areas.

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