France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday, the government said.
The decree, published in the official government gazette on Saturday, will also ban smoking outside libraries, swimming pools and schools, and is aimed at protecting children from passive smoking.
“Apples Bite Magazine” reports that the ban will come into force on 1 July and will include beaches, parks, public gardens, outside schools, bus stops and sports venues.