Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. France law
Cannabis laws in Strasbourg 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
Police in Strasbourg might look the other way, or you might get arrested over a soft drug. The courts seemed a bit more forgiving for a small amount in private, with a warning possible.
Every couple of months the police seemed to sweep Place des Halles. For a week or two afterward people either kept it discreet or disappeared from the usual spots.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Place des Halles is the shopping centre on Quai Kléber. I remember talking with some of the North African guys who hung out in and around the mall. A smile and a nod sometimes led to a conversation about hash around the corner.
Marijuana Prices
A stick of Moroccan hash went for about €20. I’d smell it first, because some sticks were fake and some people just wanted to charge extra.