Nothing beats the feeling of exploring new places with your best friend by your side. France is a brilliant destination for dogs, there’s endless countryside to roam free and beautiful beaches to enjoy the surf and sun. We select five of our special places to stay so you can ensure you have only the very best dog-friendly holidays in France. 

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As a busy city pulsating with culture, it might not seem like the most dog-friendly place in the world on the surface, but with over seven million dogs living in France – many of which are cohabiting with their humans in the Parisian suburbs – there’s plenty of fun to be had when you’re bringing the pup along.

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Parisians love their chiens – estimates suggest there’s one dog for every seven people in the city – and you’ll spot pampered pooches keeping their owners company in bars, restaurants and on public transport. Live like a local and bring your dog on a city break to Paris.

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With ferry ports in Caen, Cherbourg and Le Havre, it couldn’t be easier to get to Normandy with your dog. Arrive to a bucolic landscape of lush meadows, orchards and forests, topped with a dramatic coast and plenty of pebbly beaches – there’s much to keep dogs and owners happy.

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This beautiful region is well worth discovering on a dog-friendly holiday. We’ve chosen our favourite dog-friendly self-catering gîtes so you can start planning your Normandy trip.

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Set yourself (and your dog) up at any of our dog-friendly gîtes and use it as a launch pad to discover the heady delights of a self-catering holiday in the French Dordogne.

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It’s not always been easy to take your four-legged-friend on holiday. In our collection of dog-friendly hotels, France comes out top with its stunningly designed hotels. Best yet, you can rest assured your pooch will receive a welcome as warm as yours! 

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Arriving at one of our dog-friendly gîtes in France and watching your dog explode out of the car and charge around the garden in the fresh country air is a wonderful travel moment. Here are five of our favourites to get you dreaming of a road trip. 

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When planning a dog-friendly holiday in France, it’s always best to plan a few stopovers for your route with your four-legged friend. We’ve rounded up our best dog-friendly city breaks, and where to stay, to plan into your itinerary.

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There are few things more relaxing than staying at a beautiful French villa. We’ve rounded up five of our favourite dog-friendly villas in France – expect sun-drenched terraces, al fresco dinners and gorgeous local walks. 

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Pet passport? Check. Up-to-date jabs? Check. Microchip? Check. Then you’re all set for a holiday in France avec votre chien. From rustic simplicity to smart and indulgent, there’s something here to suit everyone, and your dog too, of course.

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It’s easier than you think to travel to France with your dog. Yes, you’ll need a pet passport, up-to-date jabs and a microchip, but the actual travelling is pretty easy. Check out our favourite dog-friendly beaches to hit up on your holiday to Brittany and Normandy, and a few places to stay nearby. Dog-friendly too, of course!

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