From Field to Face: The Many Faces of French Hemp

Luna (Lunaria Silverleaf), Mr Jones — 2025-11-07T11:21:00Z

French hemp is experiencing a renaissance. Once overlooked, this ancient plant is reclaiming its place thanks to a new generation of passionate farmers, artisans and eco-conscious creators.

From rural fields to laboratory benches, they are shaping a Made in France hemp industry that is local, transparent, and committed to natural wellness.

Thomas Muzelle: the hemp farmer dreaming of CBD terroirs

At just 28, Thomas Muzelle raises 80 Charolais cows and cultivates 14,000 organic CBD hemp plants near Roanne, in the Loire region. On his farm *Les Plantes de Tomine* — named after himself and his mother Jocelyne — hemp and cattle share the same fields.

Photo de Thomas Muzelle dans ses champs de chanvre

En France, les cultivateurs de CBD sont désormais « des paysans comme les autres »
Photo de Thomas Muzelle dans ses champs de chanvre

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More than relief, it's legitimacy! At last, we're no longer seen as potential traffickers, but as farmers like any others!

he exclaims, referring to the 2022 French State Council ruling that permanently authorised the sale of CBD flowers.

This young farmer, the third generation on his family's land near Montagny, embodies the new wave of France's wellness hemp producers.

Thomas, who smells his plants like a winemaker savouring his grapes, dreams of a CBD industry inspired by the wine model: excellence, terroir, expertise, and distinctive marketing circuits for each range.

A local CBD approach focused on full traceability: from seed to flower, everything is grown, processed, and sold on-site.

Le Chanvre du Griffoul: four farmers from Tarn chasing authenticity

In Vaour, Tarn, another hemp story begins. When Ana, Camille, Julien and Nicolas decided to start producing hemp, they knew they were stepping into a world of confusing and sometimes hypocritical laws. Their ambition: to create a line of 100% organic, handcrafted CBD wellness products.

2 membres de l'équipe du chanvre du griffoul

Le Chanvre du Griffoul : 4 producteurs-trices de chanvre bio dans le Tarn

Le Chanvre du Griffoul

Certified organic, these artisan growers oversee every stage of production — from seed to finished product — crafting oils, candies, teas, honeys, chocolates, and dried flowers for vaporising. Their method? Fully artisanal, with no industrial extraction, additives, or terpene isolation — respecting the plant and its natural balance.

Between the COVID crisis and legal grey areas, Le Chanvre du Griffoul's journey is a testament to perseverance.

A boutique has since opened in Albi, facing the city's iconic cathedral.

Jérôme Levallois: the Norman farmer defending clean agriculture

In Normandy, Jérôme grows hemp and shares his early experience as a CBD producer. He cultivates hemp varieties rich in CBD and CBG, keeping THC levels below the authorised 0.3%.

He promotes chemical-free, environmentally respectful farming — in contrast to the industrial shortcuts seen elsewhere.

Morgan, fondateur de Canebiera, Culture bio Greenhouse en Provence

Visite du champ de Mango avec Morgan.

Amour de Chanvre

If you feed the soil well, the soil will feed the plant — and the plant will thrive

, he explains.

On his 400 m² plot, he grows the Kompolti feminised strain, CBD-dominant, alongside a CBG variety.

At the Paris CBD Fair, fewer than ten exhibitors were French producers — most stands showcased perfectly green bushes raised on glyphosate and ammonium nitrate.

Jérôme follows another path: that of French hemp artisans cultivating ethics and sustainability.

Chanvria: craftsmanship from the wood industry meets natural hemp

Created by entrepreneurs from the wood industry, *Chanvria* has become a benchmark for natural hemp-based skincare in France.

Interestingly, their products don't yet contain CBD — instead, they rely exclusively on cold-pressed hemp oil rather than exotic ingredients like coconut or shea butter. This highlights the brand's commitment to local resources and short supply chains.

All the hempseed (chènevis) used by Chanvria comes from within 150 km of their laboratory — a rare standard in the French cosmetics world, ensuring freshness, traceability, and minimal environmental impact.

Their creams and balms take advantage of hemp oil's nourishing, soothing, and moisturising properties. Chanvria combines the traditional expertise of the wood trade with the natural virtues of hemp to create responsible, locally rooted skincare.

Hemp skincare: where tradition meets innovation

French hemp cosmetics stand out for their holistic approach.

Hemp oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6, nourishes, hydrates, and balances the skin.

CBD helps reduce inflammation, soothe redness, and regulate excess sebum.

Produits cosmétiques à base de chanvre et CBD made in France

Produits cosmétiques à base de chanvre et CBD made in France

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These natural products are attracting women seeking effective, ethical, and sensory skincare — beauty that feels good and does good.

François-Guillaume Piotrowski: a spokesperson for a growing sector

François-Guillaume Piotrowski, president of the AFPC (French Association of Cannabinoid Producers), champions the quality of French-made hemp.

French CBD is traceable, clean, and mostly organic — unlike many imported products grown with pesticides and poorly controlled. Transparency makes all the difference.

That transparency is the key advantage of French hemp in an increasingly globalised market.

Local CBD circuits: proximity as a guarantee of trust

Short supply chains are becoming a major asset for France's hemp sector.

From Brittany to Occitania, small producers focus on artisan transformation, independent lab testing, and direct sales.

Morgan, fondateur de Canebiera, Culture bio Greenhouse en Provence

Visite du champ de Mango avec Morgan.

Amour de Chanvre

Some, like Thomas Muzelle, even open their farms for educational visits — allowing customers to see where their CBD comes from.

A shared commitment

What unites these French hemp pioneers is a deep respect for the earth and for craftsmanship.

France now counts nearly 800 CBD hemp growers, most of them organic.

Transparency, lab analysis, and honesty are their trademarks.

They're also helping revitalise local economies, creating rural jobs, and fostering cooperation among artisans.

A green future for French hemp

France is Europe's leading industrial hemp producer, with more than 20,000 hectares under cultivation.

That legacy now extends into innovative CBD processing and natural cosmetics.

Produits cosmétiques à base de chanvre et CBD made in France

Produits cosmétiques à base de chanvre et CBD made in France

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For consumers seeking natural, ethical wellness, French hemp offers a modern, coherent answer — blending effectiveness, sensory pleasure, and environmental responsibility.

Where to find the best of French hemp

Amid an ever-growing offer, finding authentic, quality products can be a challenge.

Specialised platforms now make it easier, selecting trusted brands, testing their products, verifying certifications, and meeting the makers.

So you can choose your hemp skincare with confidence.

French hemp is writing a new chapter in its story — driven by women and men who believe in its potential.

From the soil to your nightstand, this generous plant still has many surprises to offer.

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