In March 2005, 600 professionals gathered in Paris for an event titled “Prevention Days: Sharing Experiences,” organized by INPES. This issue provides a summary of the event, with a spotlight on 15 prevention and health education initiatives across France. Six themes are addressed: alcohol/tobacco, nutrition, AIDS prevention, regional health surveys, recommendations/evaluations, and centers of expertise in health education. Other topics covered include: a report on Médecins du Monde’s reception centers in France; poverty as a new “Eldorado” for smoking; and finally, the harmful effects of fast food through a critical analysis of the film “Super Size Me.”