Is smoking banned in public places in France?
Comprehensive ban
Smoking is banned in all indoor public places and has been extended to many outdoor public areas.
France is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Luxembourg
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in most indoor public places, but exemptions exist for certain bars and smoking rooms.
- Switzerland
- Varies by region Switzerland has a national ban with exceptions, but stricter laws vary significantly by canton.
- Belgium
- Comprehensive ban Belgium bans smoking in all bars, restaurants, and casinos following a 2011 Constitutional Court ruling.
- Jersey
- Partial ban Jersey restricts smoking in public places and workplaces, with specific regulations for transport and entertainment venues.
- Liechtenstein
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in workplaces and transport, but the restaurant ban was rejected by voters.
- Monaco
- Comprehensive ban Monaco has a smoke-free law covering all public indoor places, including bars and restaurants.
Other laws in France
- Jaywalking
- Offense / fined
- Drinking in Public
- Restricted areas/times
- Driving Age
- 16–17
- Homeschooling
- Legal with conditions
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