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By January 2026, the average price of a standard pack of 20 cigarettes in France reached the significant milestone of 12.50 to 13.00 euros. For premium global brands, the cost frequently exceeds 13.50 euros, while even the most affordable options struggle to stay below the 12-euro mark. To appreciate the magnitude of this change, one must look at the “historic” context of the last two decades. In the early 2000s, a pack of cigarettes could be purchased for approximately three euros. The quadrupling of this price over twenty-five years reflects a relentless political and social movement to transition France into a “smoke-free” generation.
