RNS Number:6196R
Total S.A.
3 November 2003



Re: Notice of Repurchase of Ordinary Shares of Total

Please be advised that in connection with Total's share repurchase program,
TOTAL S.A. reacquired 1,835,000 or its ordinary shares, nominal value 10 euros
per share, in October 2003, through trades executed on the Paris Bourse.



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