top cx logo
cx logo
Explorearrow down
search icon

Nice to have smoke-free beach

Nice is the first seaside resort to ban smoking on a beach in a new scheme with a national cancer charity

NICE has become the first French seaside resort to introduce a “tobacco-free” beach.

The Centenaire beach, a central beach off the Promenade des Anglais, is to be labeled plage sans tabac for this summer’s holiday season.

The scheme is a partnership between the city council and charity the Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer (LNCC).

It comes after a US initiative making Central Park entirely smoke free.

LNCC president Gilbert Lenoir said: “New York’s decision had an international impact and got things moving in America. With Nice, which is almost as significant in tourism terms, we hope to spark off the same virtuous circle and see no-smoking public spaces around France.”

He added: “Having beaches and other public spaces that are tobacco-free breaks the association between holidays, rest, leisure and smoking.”

Nice mayor Christian Estrosi said he was “very proud that” Nice was the first French city to have the label, and called on other mayors to follow suit.

A municipal bylaw making smoking on the beach punishable by a €38 fine will be passed in about three months.

Wikimedia Commons Bhuz Crecelu

Resident or second-home owner in France?
Benefit from our daily digest of headlines and how-to's to help you make the most of life in France
By joining the newsletter, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
See more popular articles
The Connexion Help Guides
featured helpguide
Healthcare in France*
Featured Help Guide
- Understand the French healthcare system, how you access it and how you are reimbursed - Useful if you are new to the French healthcare system or want a more in-depth understanding - Reader question and answer section Aimed at non-French nationals living here, the guide gives an overview of what you are (and are not) covered for. There is also information for second-home owners and regular visitors.
Get news, views and information from France