France to Ban Smoking in Public Spaces, New Restrictions Take Effect

Jun 28, 2025 | Starting Sunday, France enforces a sweeping ban on smoking in many public spaces. The new measures prohibit lighting up on beaches, in public parks, at bus stops, on outdoor train platforms, and in streets surrounding schools and sports venues. The policy aims to curb smoking rates and protect public health, but it has also sparked debate among smokers and civil liberty advocates.

I used to be a fan of Macron’s. But Macron is destroying what it means to be French. Get rid of him! Kick him out of office! This isn’t the France I knew and loved. Macron and his henchmen are destroying the very essence of what it means to be French. – © Mark Alexander