STORY: In France, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other public locations starting July, the government said. The ban, which follows similar measures across Europe, ...

The French government is cracking down on cigarettes in public, announcing a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that aims to clear the air for the next generation of Parisians (and everyone else). Beginning ...

Smoking is now forbidden on beaches, in parks and other public spaces in France. The new rules aim to protect children being harmed by passive smoking.France has introduced new rules banning smoking ...

France has struggled to kick its smoking habit. A new public health decree published Saturday aims to change that. In the coming days, smoking will be banned in all French parks and sports venues, at ...

PARIS — A restrictive outdoor smoking ban has come into force in France, a country where café culture, which often includes a glass of wine and a cigarette, is a way of life. As of Sunday, smokers are ...

France will ban smoking in public places, including parks, beaches and bus stops, beginning in July, according to the French health and family minister. Catherine Vautrin said in an interview ...

PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - France plans to ban smoking on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other locations from July to protect children, the government said. The ban, which follows similar ...

Anti-tabacco activists believe the new rules do not go far enough - Copyright AFP Fred TANNEAU Anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park in France will be ...

Smokers in France can no longer light up in public parks, on beaches or at bus stops. A new outdoor smoking ban went into effect over the weekend - no smoking anywhere children may be present, ...

PARIS (AP) — France has struggled to kick its smoking habit. A new public health decree published Saturday aims to change that. In the coming days, smoking will be banned in all French parks and ...