Dog-friendly beach near Biscarosse, France A long stretch of sandy beach rather delightfully situated between the local sewage treatment works and the start of a military zone. To be fair, the dog won't know!
Dog-friendly Camargue beach, France A massive sandy beach with plenty of parking. You'll find a typical Camargue beach here, with a slightly odd sense of solitude and desolation.
Dog walk in the Parc de la Patte-d'oie, Reims, France A lovely park in the centre of Reims that's full of interest for people and dogs.
A4 exit 23 Reims dog-friendly arboretum and walk, France The first arboretum created here was at the behest of the Marquis Melchior de Polignac, son of the widow Pommery, so that the employees of the famous champagne house could have an elegant space to...
A26 Aire le Reveillon dog stop between Jct 5 and 6, France Le Reveillon / La Grande Bucaille The Aire de Repose that appear every 20km or so - and always have WCs and usually picnic tables - are a real bonus of the French motorway system.
Dog walk at the Parc Jean Perdrix, Valence, France If you're staying in Valence, this 26 hectare park is definitely worth a visit.
A26 between exits 1-2 Aires de Zutkerque, France Zutkerque (Southbound) If you're heading straight from the ferry terminal to the motorway south, then this is the first chance for the pooch to do a bit of scratching and sniffing on French soil.
Dog-friendly beach on the Biscay Coast, France A big windy beach that's popular with surfers as well as families. The waves roll in from the Atlantic and can be spectacular.
A26 exit 17 Faux de Verzy, France A lovely walk on well-signed paths through one of the curiosities of the forest.
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.
A26 exit 2, dog walk in the Forest, France Junction 2 An enormous forest with a number of trails to choose from, or just to chill out under the trees with a picnic while the dog explores the many scents on offer.
A26 exit 3 St Omer dog walk in the park, France Junction 3 This quaint small town with its celebrated gothic-style cathedral, elegant Flanders town houses and thriving market is an ideal place for a first (or last) night in France.