Region, France
Healthcare in Normandy: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Normandy
High-quality public hospital in Caen; smaller towns have local emergency units but serious cases go to Caen. Call 15 or 112.
Hospitals for foreigners in Normandy
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| CHU de Caen Normandie | Main public hospital with 24h emergency in Caen |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: €30–55 ($34–62) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In France: Excellent care at moderate cost. A GP visit costs about €30, specialists more; visitors pay upfront and claim from their insurance.
- Pharmacies: Green-cross pharmacies everywhere give good advice; a rota 'pharmacie de garde' covers nights and Sundays.
- Health spending: US$5,327 per person a year (2024); 3.3 doctors per 1,000 people (2022), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
Travel and health insurance
Required for entry: Schengen visa applicants need €30,000 medical cover; visa-free visitors may be asked for proof of insurance at the border.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Normandy for foreigners?
CHU de Caen Normandie: Main public hospital with 24h emergency in Caen
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Normandy?
About €30–55 ($34–62) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for France?
Schengen visa applicants need €30,000 medical cover; visa-free visitors may be asked for proof of insurance at the border.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: France
- Twisto Caen: tickets
- Nomad (Normandie transport)
- Bolt cities in France
- CHU de Caen Normandie
- Normandy tourism
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