Smoking ban in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: France bans smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, on beaches in the bathing season, in public parks, in play areas and in cars with a minor. Fines go up to EUR 750.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Indoor public places and workplacesSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in all enclosed public places and workplaces, except in rooms set aside for the purpose. Schools, training centres and health establishments cannot have such rooms. [1] |
| Bars and restaurantsSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned in enclosed and covered public places such as restaurants, cafes and discotheques. A closed smoking room may be set up, but no service (for example a cafe counter) can be provided in it, and minors may not enter. [1] |
| Outdoor terraces and public outdoor areasSmoking in public places | Smoking is also banned on beaches during the bathing season, in public parks and gardens, at public transport stops with shelters, in collective play areas, and within 10 metres of the entrances to schools and of facilities for minors. [1] |
| Cars with childrenSmoking in public places | Smoking in a car is banned when a minor is present. The ban applies to everyone in the vehicle. The fine can be up to EUR 750; the usual fixed fine is EUR 135. [2] |
| FineSmoking in public places | Smoking in a place for collective use outside a designated smoking room is punished by a fine of up to EUR 750. The manager of the premises faces up to EUR 750 for missing signs, non-compliant smoking rooms or encouraging a breach. [1] |
Sources
- Service Public / Direction de l'information légale et administrative: Interdiction de fumer - Tabagisme (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Service Public / Direction de l'information légale et administrative: Peut-on fumer en voiture ? (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.