Burkini debate By Vandalism24 Apr 11, 2011 Niqab is banned - François Fillon's decree Nov 1, 2011 Full face veils prohibited in public ares Jan 7, 2015 Terrorist attack against Charlies Hebdo Jan 11, 2015 "J'e suis Charlie" march Nov 13, 2015 Second terrorist attack in Paris Jan 1, 2016 Declaration of "state of emergency" Jul 15, 2016 Terrorist attack in Nice Jul 28, 2016 Cannes Decree - David Lisnard Aug 1, 2016 Thirty other French municipalities with similar decrees remain in force