France bans smoking on beaches, parks and gardens from this Sunday The measure was scheduled to take effect in July, but was brought forward. Goal is to protect children from secondhand smoke, says government ABSTRACT No time? AI tool summarizes for you GENERATED: 2025-06-28 08:38 France bans smoking on beaches and parks to protect children France implements, as of this Sunday, a ban on smoking on beaches, parks and gardens, anticipating a measure scheduled for July. The decree aims to protect children from secondhand smoke and includes bans on libraries, swimming pools and schools, but excludes e-cigarettes and café terraces. Violators will face a fine of 135 euros. The measure has the supp... [Read more]