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• Symphony concert conducted by the students of the Conservatoire de Paris orchestra conducting class, 12th March, 8.30pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. • « Les Midis Musicaux », 14th March, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés. • “Les Matinées Classiques », 18th March, 11am at the Salle Garnier. th

• Symphony concert, 25 March, 6pm at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. On the program: Schönberg. • « Les Midis Musicaux », 28th March, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés.

• Exhibition by model makers of a famous circus from 19th to 24th January, 10.30am to 6pm at the Princess Grace Theatre and the Foyer Bar of the Centre de Rencontres Internationales.

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Monaco Jazz Chorus, 9th February, 8.30pm and 26th April, 8.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés. ◆ « Les Choristes », concert by the Little Singers of Saint-Marc, 21st February, 9pm at the Princess Grace Theatre. ◆ Final of the Monte-Carlo Violin Masters, 16th June at 8.30pm.

• Symphony concert, 22nd April, 6pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. Heinz Holliger’s choice.

THÉÂTRE PRINCESSE GRACE

(THE "BIG TOP") The main venue for the International Circus Festival, its round structure covered by a hefty canvas sheet supported by four masts means that it can also host a very diverse range of events such as Monaco's International Fair, the Antiques Show, the Garden and Decoration Show, professional events and auctions, etc.

CASH DISPENSERS

• « Les Midis Musicaux », 21st February, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés.

• « Act II of the New National Museum of Monaco: Light, Transparency and Opacity from 18th Century to today » and a show by the Emmanuel Cottier Shadow Theatre until 15th January, 10am to 12.15pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm at the National Museum.

TELEPHONES

• Symphony concert, 18th February, 6pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Mendelssohn and Chostakovitch.

• « Raw Art » exhibition organised by the New National Museum of Monaco from 12th January to 25th February, 12pm to 7pm (every day except Monday) at the Exhibition Room, Quai Antoine Ier (to be confirmed).

TAXIS

• « Les Midis Musicaux », 7th February, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés.

• « 1906 - 2006, Albert I to Albert II: Monaco in the Arctic, snapshots of a changing world » until 30th April, 9.30am to 7pm at the Oceanographic Museum.

RAILWAY STATION

Founded in 1856, this year the Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 150 years with a first rate program. It offers several series of concerts including “Matinees classiques” [Classic Mornings], concerts in small groups focused on the music of the 18th century; “Midis musicaux” [Musical Lunch Breaks], concerts of chamber music, or even “A la rencontre du jeune public” [Meeting the Young Audience], to raise the awareness of young people towards classical music. • « Matinées classiques », 7th January, 11am at the Salle Garnier.

• « Les Midis Musicaux », 24th January, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés.

The cultural year in the Principality is punctuated by many diverse exhibitions appealing to all tastes.

• Exhibition to celebrate 150 years of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra until 8th August, 2pm to 7pm at the Rainier III Auditorium and from 11th January to 6th February and 20th February to 13th March at the Casino Atrium from 12pm to 7pm.

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CONCERTS

• « A la rencontre du jeune public », 10th January, 4pm at the Rainier III Auditorium.

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THÉÂTRE DES VARIÉTÉS Managed by the Cultural Affairs Department, the Théâtre des Variétés is a venue offering an extremely varied programme, welcoming among others amateur theatre companies and regular conferences. It can also be used to organise end of year school parties or can be converted into a cinema room for the screening of films organised by the Principality of Monaco's Audiovisual Archives.

• Concert of orchestral music, 10th April, 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier. • Concert of vocal music, 11th April, 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier. • Symphony concert, 8th April, 6pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Stravinsky. • Symphony concert, 14th April, 8.30pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Bartok.

EXHIBITIONS

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VARIETY SHOWS • Norman Maine and the Paris Big Band, 9th February at 9pm at the Princess Grace Theatre. • « Le Roi Soleil » [The Sun King] by Kamel Ouali, 22nd February at the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco in aid of the "Fight Aids Monaco" association (to be confirmed). • « La Nuit du Rag Time » [Rag Time Night] with Fabrice Eurly, Claude Bolling and Renaud Patigny, 11th May, 9pm at the Princess Grace Theatre.

MONTE-CARLO’S SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL The Spring Arts Festival will be held from the 30th March to the 21st of April and as every year, will offer an original, international quality musical program. • Concerts of contemporary music, 30th March at the Empire Room, Hotel de Paris at 8.30pm and 21st April at the National Theatre of Nice at 8.30pm. • Contemporary shows, 30th March at 10pm and 31st March at 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier and 31st March at 10pm at the Sporting d’Hiver. • Concert by a string quartet, 31st March at the Empire Room, Hotel de Paris at 5pm. • Symphony concert, 1st April at 6pm and 13th April at 8.30pm at the Nice Opera House. • Religious music concerts, 4th April, 8.30pm and 6th April, 10pm at the Monaco Cathedral, 5th April, 8.30pm at the Saint-Michel Basilica in Menton and 7th April, 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier. • Theatrical performances from 4th to 21st April at the Salle du Canton, Espace Polyvalent. • Chamber music concerts, 9th April, 6pm and 12th April, 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier and 15th April, 6pm at the Empire Room in the Hotel de Paris.

• « Les Midis Musicaux », 25th April, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés. • Screening of the film « Alexander Newski » by Sergueï Eisenstein, accompanied by the music of Prokofiev, 29th April, 6pm at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany the « Roppongi Male Choir » and the Japanese composer Shigeaki Saegusa, 3rd and 5th May, 8.30pm at the Salle Garnier. • « Les Midis Musicaux », 9th May, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés. • « Les Matinées Classiques », 13th May, 11am at the Salle Garnier. • Symphony concert, 20th May, 6pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Webern and Mahler. • Symphony concert, 1st June, 8.30pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Rachmaninov and Beethoven. • « Les Midis Musicaux », 6th June, 12.30pm at the Theatre des Variétés. • Symphony concert, 9th June, 8.30pm at the Rainier III Auditorium. On the program: Bernstein.

Since November 2005, the Monte-Carlo Opera's Salle Garnier (which owes its name to the famous architect who built the Paris Opera) has recovered all of its original sparkle from back in the days when Sarah Bernhardt officially inaugurated the stage in 1879. The Salle Garnier has clearly demonstrated its cultural prestige by hosting famous operas such as "Le Voyage à Reims" by Rossini or "Tosca" by Puccini.

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SALLE GARNIER

Formerly the Fine Arts Theatre, during its golden years it established its reputation with great names such as Sacha Guitry, Edith Piaf and numerous others. After many years of disuse, it was Princess Grace who had the building restored to its original glory, completely handling the decor design for this room. The extremely varied performance programme (including plays, one-man shows, magic shows or comedy events, etc) offers something for every taste.

SALLE DU CANTON ESPACE POLYVALENT Opened in 1995, this multipurpose venue is home to public events such as ballets, exhibitions, variety performances and disco evenings, etc.

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OPÉRA • « Otello » by Giuseppe Verdi, 25th January at 8pm and 28th January at 3pm at the Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • « Le Medium » by Gian Carlo Menotti and « Cavalleria Rusticana » by Pietro Mascagni, gala evening 9th February at 8pm, then 11th February at 3pm and 13th February at 8pm at the Salle Garnier. • « Der Rosenkavalier » [The Knight of the Rose] by Richard Strauss, gala evening 8th March at 8pm, then 11th March at 3pm and 14th March at 8pm at the Salle Garnier.

GALAS • « Pax Medicalis » charity gala evening under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan on 3rd March, 8.30pm at the Monaco Sporting Club. • Rose Ball on 24th March at 8pm at the Monaco Sporting Club.

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BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO • « Altro Canto » by Jean-Christophe Maillot and « Artifact Suite » by William Forsythe, 2nd and 3rd January at 8.30pm and 4th January at 4pm at the Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum Monaco.

• Miossec Concert, 18th May, 8.30pm at the Salle Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum Monaco (to be confirmed). • Stéphane Sansévérino Concert, 1st June, 9pm at the Salle du Canton, Espace Polyvalent. © Marie-Laure Briane / Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

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AUDITORIUM RAINIER III Located on the seafront, the Auditorium Rainier III stands out for its striking hexagonal design and is home to the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra which regularly presents its concerts in the auditorium's comfortable 1000-seater room. Televised shows and festivals featuring some of the greatest artists have been produced in this Auditorium.

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THE SPORTING MONTE-CARLO For more than 30 years now, the Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo has sparkled during the summer season thanks to the dazzling presence of some of the greatest names in international music. A leading Monaco evening spot, the Salle des Etoiles is also the scene for the organisation of major global events such as the Bal de la Rose (Rose Ball) or the Monaco Red Cross Gala.

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GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO A bold architectural creation built on the seafront, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco can satisfy even the most demanding technical requirements. Its high level of versatility makes it ideal for hosting ballets, concerts, operas and festivals or major exhibitions including Super Warhol in 2003 or Arts of Africa in 2005 under the huge glass roof and on the Esplanade Princesse Grace.

WELCOME TO MONACO!

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Discover a wealth of dance or theatre events, exhibitions, shows, sporting fixtures, concerts and much more. A number of outstanding cultural and sports events can be enjoyed throughout the year in Monaco, attracting a wide and diverse audience. Here are the highlights from the Principality's event programme.

For further information please visit: www.visitmonaco.com

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• « BâtiExpo Monaco », top quality construction trade show from 15th to 17th June at the Espace Fontvieille.

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31st Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival After celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival from 18th to 28th January 2007, resumes its traditional format and will see artists compete for the famous Clowns d'Or, d'Argent and Bronze prizes under the magnificent canvas of the big top which has undergone a complete face lift. • Selection evenings, 18th, 19th and 20th January, 8pm at the Espace Fontvieille. • Open Air Circus Show, 20th January at the beginning of the afternoon on the North Embankment of Port Hercule. • Selection matinee for, 21st January, 3pm at the Espace Fontvieille. • Gala evening with appearances of the prize winning acts at 8pm at Espace Fontvieille. Presentation of the trophies by HSH Prince Albert II and HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco. • Matinées for the children, 24th January, 3pm and 27th January, 2.30pm at the Espace Fontvieille. • Winners’ shows, 25th January, 8pm and 26th and 27th January, 8.30pm and 28th January, 3pm at the Espace Fontvieille. • 19th “Première rampe”, International Circus Schools Festival, 3rd February at the Espace Fontvieille at 3.30pm.

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Many sports take place in the Principality throughout the year, but spring is the time when there are a large number of major events such as the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, the Tennis Masters Series or the Games of the Small States of Europe which are held in Monaco this year. • 75th Monte-Carlo Rally from 18th to 21st January. • 10th Archery Cup of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, 21st January at the Stade Louis II. • 10th Monte-Carlo Historic Rally, 25th to 31st January.

With the Grimaldi Forum and Espace Fontvieille in particular, Monaco has venues which are perfectly adapted to the organisation of large trade shows. • « Monte-Carlo Travel Market » 12th, 13th and 14th January at the Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • 3rd European Spa Trade Show, 20th, 21st and 22nd January at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • « Batilux Monaco » (building trade show) from 27th to 30th January, 10am to 7pm at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • « Imagina 2007: the Digital Content Creation Festival » from 31st January to 2nd February at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.

FESTIVALS

• « Luxe Ways », hotel and restaurant show from 15th to 17th March at the Espace Fontvieille. • « Ever Monaco 2007 », trade show for ecological vehicles and renewable energies from 29th March to 1st April at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • 18th « Déc’oh! Monte-Carlo », the Côte d’Azur homes and gardens show, 29th March to 2nd April at the Espace Fontvieille. • « Top Marques », super cars show from 19th to 22nd April at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • « Lux Wine » from 27th to 29th April at the Salle Ravel, Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • 10th « Rêveries sur les jardins », show for Mediterranean garden art from 11th to 14th May, 10am to 8pm on the Terrace of the Monte-Carlo Casino.

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SPORTING EVENTS

TRADE SHOWS

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• « Collections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation » from the 10th March to 7th April, 12pm to 7pm (every day except Monday) at the Exhibition Room, Quai Antoine Ier (to be confirmed). • Exhibition of “Studio Harcourt » photography from 17th March to 15th April in the Grande Verrière of the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • Exhibition of Dzanoja monumental sculptures from 1st to 30th April in the Casino Gardens. • Monaco International Dog Show, 13th and 14th April at the Espace Fontvieille. • Exhibition of the 41st Prix International d'Art Contemporain de Monte-Carlo [International Contemporary Art Prize of Monte-Carlo], from 20th June to 29th July, 12pm to 7pm (every day except Monday) at the Exhibition Room, Quai Antoine Ier (to be confirmed). • Monaco-Japan artistic encounter, 9th, 10th and 11th March, 11am to 7pm at the Rainier III Auditorium.

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• Sailing: 23rd Primo Cup, Crédit Suisse Trophy, 1st to 4th February and 9th to 11th February in the Bay of Monaco. • 31st Larvotto cross-country race, 18th March at Larvotto Beach (to be confirmed). • Monaco Squash Open, 24th and 25th March at the Stade Louis II. • 1st Monte-Carlo Rally for alternative energy vehicles, 29th March to 1st April. • Monte-Carlo Masters Series 14th to 22nd April at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. • “Star Team for the Children” football match in aid of the World Association of Children’s Friends [AMADE] - Monaco on 22nd May, 7pm at Stade Louis II. • 65th Monaco F1 Grand Prix 24th to 27th May. Practice sessions for the Grand Prix and GP2, 24th and 25th May. Practice sessions for the Grand Prix and GP2 Grand Prix, 26th May. Monaco F1 Grand Prix 27th May. • Motor yachts race Viareggio-MonacoViareggio, 2nd and 3rd June. • Games of the Small States of Europe from 4th to 9th June. Opening ceremony, 4th June on the North Embankment at Port Hercule. • 25th Monte-Carlo International Swimming Meeting, 16th and 17th June at the Olympic swimming pool at the Stade Louis II. • 18th Showboats International Meeting, 20th to 24th June at Port Hercule. • 12th Monaco International Show Jumping, 28th to 30th June at Port Hercule.

• « The Himalayas to Monaco » (display of yurts, crafts, photos, films, discussions, concert etc) from 24th to 31st January at the Salle du Canton, Espace polyvalent.

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2007

Exhibitions (continued)

• 2nd Monaco International Salsa Festival from 16th to 18th March at the Salle du Canton, Espace Polyvalent, Rainier III Auditorium and Karé (ment) (to be confirmed). • International Forum of Cinema and Literature, Literature Adaptation Market and Remake Market, from 12th to 14th April at the Salle Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum Monaco and Sporting d’Hiver. • The « Sérénissimes de l’Humour », comedy festival from the 18th to the 22nd April, 7pm and 9pm at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • Emerging Talent Film Festival, 13th to 15th May at the Salle Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • 47th Monte-Carlo Festival of Television, 10th to 14th June at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. • Monaco International Organ Festival, 24th June, 5pm at the Monaco Cathedral. Concert with Yanka Hekimova.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION Ballets de Monte-Carlo By post or at the box office: Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service), 10, av. Princesse Grace - B. P. 2000 Monte-Carlo - MC 98001 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm Tel: +377 99 99 30 00 www.balletsdemontecarlo.com By post: Reservation Service, B.P. 139 Atrium du Casino - Monte-Carlo MC 98007 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm (continuously) Tel: +377 98 06 28 56 Other ticket outlets: FNAC, Carrefour, Nuggets.

Concerts

THEATRE PERFORMANCES For its 25th anniversary, the Princess Grace Theatre has chosen a program which includes much humour and many comedies. • « Le Libertin » [The Libertine] by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, 11th, 12th and 13th January at 9pm and 14th January at 3pm. • « Le Jeu de la vérité » [The Game of Truth] by Philippe Lellouche, 1st, 2nd and 3rd February at 9pm and 4th February at 3pm. • « La Sainte-Catherine » by Stéphan Wojtowicz, 15th, 16th and 17th February at 9pm and 18th February at 3pm. • « Lily et Lily » by Barillet and Gredy, 15th, 16th and 17th March at 9pm and 18th March at 3pm. • « Aujourd’hui, c’est Ferrier » [Today it’s Ferrier], one woman show by Julie Ferrier 23rd March at 9pm. • « Arthur en vrai » [Arthur in Real Life], one man show by Arthur, 29th and 30th March at 9pm. • « Célimène et le Cardinal » [Celimene and the Cardinal] by Jacques Rampal, 3rd, 4th and 5th April at 9pm. • « Mémoires d’un tricheur » [Memoirs of a Cheat] by Sacha Guitry, 3rd, 4th and 5th May at 9pm and 6th May at 3pm. And also… • Fourth International Meeting « Monaco et la Méditerranée » [Monaco and the Mediterranean], 22nd, 23rd and 24th March at the Oceanographic Museum. Seminars, lectures and panels. • 40th International Flower Contest 12th and 13th May on the Terrace of the Monte-Carlo Casino. • 10th Annual Morgan Car Meeting and Procession from 15th to 17th June. Exhibition of cars from 12.30pm to midnight on the Place du Casino and Avenue Monte-Carlo. Information subject to change.

By post: OPMC Reservation Service B.P. 139, Atrium du Casino Monte-Carlo - MC 98007 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm (continuously) Tel: +377 98 06 28 28 www.opmc.mc www.monaco-spectacle.com By post or at the box office: Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service), 10, av. Princesse Grace - B. P. 2000 Monte-Carlo - MC 98001 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm Tel: +377 99 99 30 00 Other ticket outlets: FNAC, Carrefour. Available on concert days.

Opera By post: Reservation Service, B.P. 139 Atrium du Casino - Monte-Carlo MC 98007 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm (continuously) Tel: +377 98 06 28 28 www.monaco-spectacle.com At the box office: Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service), 10, av. Princesse Grace - B. P. 2000 Monte-Carlo - MC 98001 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm, Tel: +377 99 99 30 00 Other ticket outlets: FNAC.

Shows at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco By post or at the box office: Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service), 10, av. Princesse Grace - B. P. 2000

Monte-Carlo - MC 98001 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm Tel: +377 99 99 30 00 [email protected] Other ticket outlets: FNAC, Carrefour.

Theatre By season ticket or at the box office: Princess Grace Theatre 12, av. d’Ostende Monte-Carlo - MC 98000 MONACO Reservations: Daily (except Mondays in October and May and Saturdays and Sundays on non performance days) 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Tel: +377 93 25 32 27 Other ticket outlets: FNAC Monaco.

Monaco F1 Grand Prix Automobile Club de Monaco 23, bd Albert Ier, MC 98000, MONACO Reservations: Tel: +377 93 15 26 24 [email protected] www.acm.mc

Monte-Carlo Masters Series S.M.E.T.T. 48, bd d’Italie - BP 212 MC 98004 MONACO Cedex Reservations: Tel: +377 97 98 70 00 [email protected] www.smett.mc

Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival By post: Monte-Carlo Festivals 5, av. des Ligures MC 98000 MONACO At the box office: At Espace Fontvieille 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Reservations: Tel: +377 92 05 23 45 [email protected] www.montecarlofestivals.com For a more detailed program of events in the Principality, please enquire at: The Department of Tourism and Conferences of the Principality of Monaco 2a, bd des Moulins - Monte-Carlo, MC 98030 MONACO Cedex Tel: +377 92 166 166 www.visitmonaco.com N.B.: The period and terms and conditions of reservation are individual to each show. So that you are aware of specific terms, you are advised to contact the venue concerned.

POLICE (EMERGENCIES): Tel.: 17 DIRECTION DE LA SÛRETÉ PUBLIQUE (POLICE): 3, rue Louis Notari Tel.: +377 93 15 30 15 LOST PROPERTY OFFICE: Tel.: +377 93 15 30 18 AMBULANCES AND FIRE BRIGADE: Tel.: 18 or +377 93 30 19 45 and +377 93 15 66 99 THE PRINCESS GRACE HOSPITAL: av. Pasteur Emergencies: Tel.: +377 97 98 97 69 All departments: Tel.: +377 97 98 99 00 DUTY DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Tél.: 141 (or +377 93 25 33 25 if calling from a public call box). TAXIS: +377 93 15 01 01 +377 93 15 01 02 IF YOUR CREDIT CARD IS LOST OR STOLEN: You can stop payments on the card by calling the voice server of the “groupement des cartes bancaires” (bank cards group): 0 892 705 705 • Visa: 0 800 90 1179 (free call) • Premier card: +33 1 42 77 45 45 • Eurocard/Mastercard: 0 800 90 13 87 (free call) • American Express: +33 1 47 77 70 00