A89 exit 14 gentle stroll with the dog, France Junction 14 A real oasis of tranquillity, with a fairytale chateau complete with Rapunzel towers and a dog-friendly garden that smells fabulous.
Dover dog walk and cafe, Kent Before the channel crossing your dog will need a walk. The grounds were once part of an abbey, now gone, and the lawned section from the car park to the lake is dogs-on-leads only.
Dog-friendly beach near Arcachon, France Enormous beach - long, sandy and without a dog restriction in sight!
A20 exit 27 Ambazac doggiestop, France Junction 27 Bonnac la Cote Pick up some lovely French pastries from the village, and then head down to the lake for a properly long dog walk and some fresh air
A63 Exit 18 (N10) doggiestop in Moustey, France Junction 18 Mont de Marsan The village is on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' footpath, and has more restaurants to refresh tired walkers than you might expect.
A20 exit 45 Lakeside dog walk, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois This is a lovely walk on a lakeside path, with shade from the trees in hot weather (or cover from the rain).
A62 Exit 6 Lakeside dog walk, France Junction 6 This is a particularly useful stop for campervans, as there's a large field for campervans and campers right next to a lake (summer only).
A20 exit 53 Turenne doggiestop, France Junction 53 Cahors Completely charming village with a very imposing castle perched above it. Well worth a visit, especially if you time your visit for a long French lunch in one of the restaurants!
A61 exit 24 a dog walk in The Citadel, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest We didn't think that anyone would want to miss a visit to Europe's finest medieval city - and as a bonus the ramparts walk is marvellous for dogs.
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.
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...
A26 exit 2 dog walk in the Forest and World War 2 Museum, France Junction 2 There's something here to please all the family, and the dog definitely gets a good deal too! The outdoor museum is a popular attraction for anyone interested in military history, however remotely.
