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Drugs — France
What travelers need to know about drugs in France. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in France: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Using or possessing drugs including cannabis is illegal in France even in private, and police can issue an immediate flat-rate fine of €200.
The €200 fine rises to €450 if unpaid, goes on your criminal record, and serious cases carry up to 1 year in prison and a €3,750 fine.
§ Service-Public (France)Verified Jul 5, 2026
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