A new public health decree published Saturday aims to France's smoking habit, banning it in all parks, sports venues, beaches, bus stops, around all schools and anywhere children could publicly ...

France on Sunday banned smoking in parks and on beaches, part of efforts to protect the public from passive smoke and create the country's first non-smoking generation.

France has introduced new rules banning smoking on beaches, in parks and a number of other public spaces that went into force on Sunday.. The rules aim to protect children from the dangers of ...

France to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools. France has introduced a new smoking ban to curb tobacco use, a long-standing issue in the country. June 28, 2025.