Can You Buy Cannabis (Weed) in France in 2026

Can You Buy Cannabis (Weed) in France in 2026, here are the best places where you can buy weed (cannabis) in Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Lille, Nantes, Cannes… in 2026.

As of 2026 you cannot legally buy recreational cannabis (weed) in France. Recreational marijuana with psychoactive THC remains illegal to purchase, sell, or possess, and there are no licensed dispensaries, delivery services, or shops where you can legally obtain it. (LegalClarity)

Here’s a clear breakdown of the situation:

Recreational Cannabis — Still Illegal

The sale, purchase, distribution, and possession of recreational cannabis containing THC is prohibited under French law. (LegalClarity)
If you’re caught with cannabis, authorities typically issue a fixed fine (often around €200, depending on circumstances). (LegalClarity)
Larger quantities, repeated offenses, trafficking, or distribution can trigger severe criminal penalties — up to years in prison and heavy fines. (All About Lawyer)

In short: there are no legally sanctioned dispensaries or delivery platforms to buy recreational weed anywhere in France in 2026.

Medical Cannabis Is Limited and Very Controlled

France has been running a medical cannabis pilot program since 2021, and this program has been extended into early 2026 for patients already enrolled. (Service Public)

Key points about medical access:

Only specific patients with certain severe conditions can obtain cannabis-based medicines under this framework. (Service Public)
These products are tightly regulated and available only with strict medical authorization. (Service Public)
Tourists or general consumers cannot access medical cannabis prescriptions or buy medical cannabis products from pharmacies/legal channels in France. (cannainsider.com)

France is working on a permanent regulated medical cannabis framework that might formally take effect in 2026 or shortly thereafter, but the recreational market remains completely off-limits legally.

CBD Products — Legal but Different

Non-intoxicating CBD products with very low THC (generally ≤0.3%) are legal to buy and sell in France. (cannainsider.com)
These include oils, capsules, and other wellness products — but they do not produce a “high,” and their sale does not constitute legal marijuana sales. (cannainsider.com)

What You Won’t Find Legally

❌ Dispensaries selling recreational weed
❌ Delivery services for THC cannabis
❌ Pharmacies carrying recreational marijuana
❌ Legal recreational “coffee shops” like in the Netherlands

All such activities are illegal and can result in fines or criminal charges. (LegalClarity)

Summary

Category	Legal in France (2026)?
Recreational cannabis (buy/sell/possess)	No
Cannabis delivery services	No
Licensed dispensaries	No
Medical cannabis (pilot/strict)	Yes, but very limited
CBD products (low-THC)	Yes