29-06-2025
Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit?
VAUCLUSE, France — In a country where the cigarette holds an iconic status on par with the croissant or glass of red wine, a ban from Sunday on smoking in all parks, beaches and bus stops has ignited a fiery debate, pitting laissez-faire libertines against those worried by the serious health implications of France's stubbornly high smoking rates.
