Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. France law
Cannabis laws in Cannes follow France’s national law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Under the law, recreational cannabis is illegal, but small personal possession typically results in a fine. Medical cannabis is available on a limited basis. Some hemp-derived products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal, and legality can depend on product content and labeling.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (fines common)
- Medical: Limited
- Possession: Small amounts typically fined
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to on-the-spot fines
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
I kept away from police when smoking and didn’t run into trouble.
Where to Buy Marijuana
When there wasn’t a major event, young Moroccan men near the casino and McDonald’s on the promenade sometimes asked if you wanted hash. Check it. You might be buying mud.
Don’t follow someone into a back street. People have been robbed. “It happened.”
Marijuana Prices
€30–50 for 12 grams of hash, or €50–90 for 12 grams of weed.