France to Ban Smoking Outdoors in Most Places: Minister

France announces ban on smoking on beaches and other open spaces

France will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South America, the measure will apply to the overseas department of French Guiana, which follows French national laws. The issue is also environmental, with cigarette butts polluting seashores.

France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister

Sacre bleu: France will soon ban smoking in most public spaces, heath official says

France will soon outlaw smoking across most public spaces “where there are children,” a top health official, Catherine Vautrin, declared Thursday.

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France To Ban Smoking In Public Places, Including Parks And Beaches

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced Thursday.

France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools

Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France's health minister said.