Not sure on the law for vaping,
but at dinner two nights ago server asked if we mind a table near us smoked.
We said yes and customer seemed annoyed.
He did leave the dinning room to smoke a cigarette but dude vape at the table along with another table vaping
The taping did not bother us, but the poor guests probably couldn't taste how wonderful the food was.
Obviously the smoking guests were French
I, too, enjoy a cigar and the occasional cigarette when I'm drinking but the idea of lighting up near where other people are dining is absurd. If the guy was French he's not only a jackass but presumptous.
France has implemented strict smoking laws, including a ban on smoking in all enclosed public places such as offices, schools, and restaurants since 2007. Recently, as of July 1, 2025, smoking is also prohibited in outdoor areas frequented by children, including beaches, parks, and near schools. Why people think it's acceptable to do things on vacation that they wouldn't at home is bizarre.
