A5 Exit 24 Châteauvillain dog walk, France Junction 24 Definitely worth leaving the autoroute to explore this tiny medieval village, with a couple of very appetising boulangerie / patisserie, a deer park and enticingly dozey atmosphere.
Saramartel, Juan-les-pins dog walk, France Ths is a lovely very small fully enclosed park where you can let your dogs off to chase squirrels and run amongst the pines. open from dawn to dusk except Saturdays where it is after 8am.
Atlantic dunes dog-friendly beach and walk, France Said to be the biggest sand dune system in Europe, and part of the national park, this is completely extraordinary. Too huge by far to be able to photograph, it's a 'must see' of the natural world.
Rambouillet Forest dog walk, France Poigny-le-Foret has a resort-like atmosphere, and does attract Parisians in need of fresh air at weekends. We found the prices here higher than in the towns just a little more distant from the N10.
Family walk in the forest Brittany, France Gorgeous walk for familes, with or without the dog, through the forest to the remains of a pre-historic settlement.
A5 Exit 22 dog walk near Vendeuvre-sur-Barse, France Junction 22 This small town is just on the edge of the Forêt d'Orient national park, and as its well away from the more obviously touristic town, the atmosphere here feels incredibly laid back and sleepy.
Dog-friendly beach near Roscoff ferry terminal, Brittany, France A beach with no dog restrictions, and just a short drive from the Roscoff ferry terminal. It's ideal for a doggie pitstop before or after a ferry crossing.
A28 exit 10 Foret d'Eawy dog walk, France Junction 10 Dieppe, Forges If you're looking for an 'away from it all' walk with the dog - this is it! A massive forest where you're unlikely to see anyone else at all.
La Roche du Feu dog walk, Brittany, France A forest walk with big views over the countryside and perfect for taking in lots of fresh air.
A26 exit 14 Aisnes canal dog walk, France Junction 14 If you're a canal fan, then this walk is full of interest and dogs will love it too. It's a towpath walk alongside a stretch of the Aisnes canal and just fabulous!
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Another dog friendly beach* on the Cote de Nacre. This is one of the Normandy beaches and this is where the Canadians established a bridgehead in World War II.
A9 Exit 40 Sandy dog-friendly beach walk, France Junction 40 Sales le Ch, Leucate Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.