Overview

• The outdoor smoking ban takes effect July 1 across beaches, public parks, bus shelters and areas near schools, libraries and swimming pools.
• The decree was published in the official government gazette on June 28, mandating that local authorities enforce the new rules.
• Individuals caught smoking in banned zones face a fixed penalty of €135 under confirmation by the French Council of State.
• Electronic cigarettes are exempt from the current ban but will face stricter nicotine and flavor limits by mid-2026.
• This measure is one element of a 26-point anti-tobacco plan designed to denormalize smoking and drive down France’s 30% adult smoking rate.