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Thanks for this - very useful information

Given that this that now been in force for 2 months, what impact has it had do you think?

Thanks Stu, much appreciated!

Ian

The one difference we have noticed is in the shopping complexes.Before you could smoke in the bars/restaurants Now No smoking everywhere This may be a local decision

Even as a smoker I love this ban we have had it for two years now in Italy it's great you can take your kids to bars/ rest's, Glad to hear that France is now coming into line with it.

No political views just a parent

stu

just to confirm then, if I am on site lying on my sunbed outside my motorhome, i can have a puff?

If I go for a nice meal i cant?

Just trying to make sure I dont have to pay any extras when I am there.

Well if the ban in Spain is anything to go by, they are still smoking everywhere.  How long will it take for someone to put in a claim that their health has been compromised only to find that the fact the the Spanish bars have put up a notice to the effect  "This establishment permits smoking, the government advises that smoking can damage your health and that of of those around you" has let them out of nice little loophole.  On a recent visit  to Spain everyone was smoking as they had before the ban.  The only place it is not permitted to smoke is actually at the bar the fact that you cannot see across the bar for the cigarette smoke appears to be neither here nor there.

Only hope the Frence are keener in policing their laws more so than the Spanish. The Spanish law is a complete farce.

Jo

Quote: Originally posted by panagah on 15/5/2007

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stu

just to confirm then, if I am on site lying on my sunbed outside my motorhome, i can have a puff? Yes, no problems!

If I go for a nice meal i cant? You can, until July 2008, when the ban in total comes into play! There are certain restaurants that are trying it out now though. Just be sure to ask before you light up!

Just trying to make sure I dont have to pay any extras when I am there.

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