Overview

• The ban applies nationwide to beaches, parks, public gardens, school zones, bus shelters and sports venues where children may be present.
• Smokers caught violating the restrictions face fines of up to €135, enforceable by regular police backed by public awareness campaigns.
• Iconic café terraces and electronic cigarettes are exempt under the new rule, although vaping limits on nicotine levels and flavors are slated for 2026.
• Daily adult smoking has dropped to a record low of 23.1%, yet tobacco remains linked to roughly 75,000 deaths each year in France.
• This national law consolidates efforts by over 1,500 municipalities and supports the government’s goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2032.