France has implemented a new decree that bans traditional cigarette smoking in many outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, and bus stops, effective this past Sunday. The move, part of the new National Tobacco Control Plan, aims to reduce the public’s exposure to secondhand smoke and “de-normalize” a habit that claims nearly 75,000 lives in France each year. However, a major exception persists: electronic cigarettes (vapes) are, for now, largely unaffected by these new outdoor restrictions. This guide explores why vaping has been treated differently and details eight types of public places where vaping is still tolerated, at least for the time being.