Berck dog-friendly beach, France The small town of Berck is active all through the year and so you'll find plenty of open shops and cafes whenever you go. The beach is enormous and hugely popular with dog walkers.
A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) This won't be everyone's cup of tea, the town is quite small and there aren't many shops.
Valence vet clinic, France Junction 14 Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
A89 Exit 19 Limousin dog walk, France Junction 19 Varetz is a small town where you'll get a feel for typical life in the Limousin region, as it's by no means a tourist destination.
A20 exit 58 doggiestop in Cahors, France Junction 58 Villefranche., Cahors Sud An old town that's steeped in history, good food and quirky old buildings. It's also the regional capital city.
A63 Exit 12 (N10) doggiestop near Leon, France Junction 12 Dax, Leon Wonderful combination of a large village with a number of restaurant/cafes with big outside terraces, and just a bit down the road there's a lake with lots of things to do, plenty of parking, and a...
Pointe de la Coubre dog-friendly beach, France Great dog walks in France off the D25 Fabulous place for a walk, and lots to see in this unique maritime forest and environs. Just gorgeous. A climb up the lighthouse is great for kids (but no dogs).
A20 exit 59 doggiestop near Bioule, France Junction 59 Caussade A typically French small village of the Midi-Pyrénées region with a château (built between the 11th and 14th centuries) and pretty cottages with streams of colour flowing from their window boxes.
A64 exit 17 Dog walk at L'Arboretum de Cardeilhac, France Junction 17 A645 - Montrjeau This arboretum is a real celebration of trees, and was one of first to be established in the region - nearly 100 years ago.
Arcachon Vet Surgery, France Junction 3 Le Teich Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Lakeside dog walk near Bailieborough, RoI Dogs will just adore the walk, and the marked trails start from the car park.
Ballinspittle dog walk, RoI Perfect dog walking, combined with some interesting bits of local history and easy to follow trails.