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France Enforces Smoking Ban in Child-Friendly Outdoor Areas

6/1/2025

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Starting July 1, 2025, France will implement a smoking ban in outdoor spaces popular with children, such as beaches, parks, and school zones. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin passionately advocates for children's right to breathe clean air. Those who ignore the ban could face fines of €135, although café terraces and e-cigarettes are not included in the restrictions.

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Starting July 1, 2025, France will implement a smoking ban in outdoor spaces popular with children, such as beaches, parks, and school zones. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin passionately advocates for children's right to breathe clean air. Those who ignore the ban could face fines of €135, although café terraces and e-cigarettes are not included in the restrictions.