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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-11250 and No. 333-103579) of Aventis S.A. of our report dated June 6, 2003 relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Aventis Pharmaceuticals Savings Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

June 6, 2003

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