Protection for non smokers Smoking in public places is severely restricted in France. Smoking is restricted in all closed or covered places open to the public or in areas which constitute a place of work. It is also restricted in transit vehicles and schools. Specific smoking areas may be provided within these premises as long as priority is given to the protection of non smokers and set ventilation standards are respected. In restaurants and bars, there is flexibility in the amount of space to be designated for smoking and non-smoking areas, as long as priority is given to nonsmokers.
Smoking is banned on all flights of less than two hours operated by national air carriers.
Anti-smoking information campaigns are based on intensive use of mass media, with many of the campaigns targeted to young people. World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated annually in France.