STORY: In France, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other public locations starting July, the government said. The ban, which follows similar measures across Europe, ...

The beaches (plages, in French) in southern France are numerous and varied. Some are hidden in discrete coves, others stretch out right in front of a city. Beaches are made up of anything from rocks ...

Smokers in France can no longer light up in public parks, on beaches or at bus stops. A new outdoor smoking ban went into effect over the weekend - no smoking anywhere children may be present, ...