Are Gauloises still popular in France, despite recent public smoking bans, as a form of patriotism?

Question

Are Gauloises still popular in France, despite recent public smoking bans, as a form of patriotism?

Answer 1

I went beginning of year and every tabac still sold them, my husband only buys that brand when we go and hes half french???

Answer 2

No, Gauloises are not really popular in France, only old old people smoke that, i maybe tryed couple of times because i had no choice.

American blends are nore popular, marlboro, camel, philip morris.

Answer 3

not recent - over a year ago ...

Answer 4

Since the smoking in buildings ban arrived in France the press report a 15% rise in the number of people giving up smoking. They do not report how many people have started smoking, nor is there any mention of any effect on cigarette sales. I can only conclude that Gauloises are now smoked to the same extent as before. As for it being a form of patriotism, I do not believe that enters into it at all. People but them because they are a pleasant smoke.