Troyes city park dog walk, France This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
A9 Exit 34 doggiestop in Pézenas, France Junction 34 Pezenas, Agde The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
A7 exit 22 doggiestop in a wine village, France Junction 22 By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
A9 Exit 33 Doggiestop in Balaruc-le-Vieux, France Junction 33 Balaruc-le-Vieux Balaruc-le-vieux is a sleepy village next door to the much more touristic thermal spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains.
Somme dog walk, France An extraordinary spot at the very tip of the Somme estuary, and the chance to eat fish with the fishermen in the village. Unlimited space for dogs to run in.
Dog walk in France near Feins, France Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
National forest dog walk near Bazouges, France Perfect choice of walks here, in one of France's enormous national forests. You're likely to have the entire forest to yourself, with just the occasional passing cyclist to spoil the illusion.
Gorges de Toul Goulic dog walk, Brittany, France On a hot day there's no better place for a cool dog walk than a wooded gorge, and this one is fabulous.
Forest dog walk and wobbly boulders, Brittany, France A terrific dog walk in the forest away from the popular tourist area. But do try and shift the 137 ton granite boulder as well. It can be done, and looks very spectacular indeed.
A422 Dog walk with dog-friendly pub and swimming, Warwickshire A welcoming dog-friendly pub not too far from the A46 and perfect for families, dogs and the hungry. The walk is around 4 miles and easy to shorten if your dog prefers a swim and snuffle instead.
Brittany vet clinic in St Pol de Leon, France Brittany vet clinic with a sister clinic in Landivisiau. English spoken.