US EditionFrance to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools
FRANCE, JUN 30 – The ban targets smoking near children’s areas and public spaces to reduce 75,000 annual tobacco-related deaths and promote a smoke-free generation by 2032, with fines up to €135.
- France implemented a ban on smoking in parks, beaches, bus stops, and near schools starting 1 July 2025 to reduce health and environmental risks.
- The ban aims to protect children from secondhand smoke and curb cigarette pollution, building on prior restrictions since 2008 on smoking indoors.
- Officials plan to enforce fines of approximately €135 for violations, with public campaigns and signage to encourage compliance across affected areas.
- Health Minister Catherine Vautrin highlighted the importance of eliminating smoking around children, while also noting that 15% of 17-year-olds continue to smoke despite a steady decline in overall rates.
- This measure contributes to France's goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2032 and addresses over 75,000 annual tobacco-related deaths and widespread cigarette litter.
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France is expanding its smoking ban. On the beach, tipping is now taboo. Holidaymakers are also now risking a juicy fine.
Since Tuesday 1 July 2025, smoking is now prohibited on the beaches, in public parks and gardens and in the vicinity of schools.
France bans smoking in most public areas, enacting stricter anti-smoking laws with costly fines
The iconic image of a smoking Parisian is becoming a thing of the past as France has banned smoking in most public areas.France’s new law dictates that tobacco must disappear where there are children, and parents, as well as the majority of the country, agree. Those who choose to smoke in public in areas like the beach or the park could face a fine. The ban also applies to bus shelters, areas near libraries, swimming pools and schools.Violators …
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