Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Guadeloupe law
Cannabis laws in Sainte Anne follow Guadeloupe’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available under a limited program for specific serious conditions. 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. Possession carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited availability
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same restrictions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of
Law Enforcement
Smoking was fairly open, especially around the local Rasta community. Police didn’t seem to pay it much attention in the encounters described.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Sainte-Anne and Saint-François were the places where people got talking. Sellers rarely approached visitors first. Pointe-à-Pitre had a rougher reputation, and the advice was to give it a miss.
Marijuana Prices
About €2 for 1 g, cheaper than the prices quoted for mainland France.
Types of Marijuana
Local flower ranged from average to heavenly. Fil rouge was one of the less common names.
More Information
Speaking French helped. “Ganja” was understood either way.