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.
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.
A11 Exit 1 dog walk on the Golden Pond, France Junction 1 Winning combo of campsite, lake and forest walks within easy reach of the town. Totally perfect for dogs.
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.
A7 doggiestop at St Rambert d'Algon Services, southbound, France One of the better southbound motorway services for dogs, with a reasonable amount of grass and also a small lake. A useful stop for caravans needing easy parking.
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.
A89 Exit 17 dog-friendly Lascaux caves, France Junction 17 The dog walk here is a proper forest walk, not just a tour underground! The pre-historic cave paintings of Lascaux are world famous; so much so that the originals can no longer be visited, as exposure...
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.
A62 Exit 11 a dog walk by the Garonne river, France Junction 11 A gentle stroll along the Garonne towpath, and within easy reach of the town and shops.
A26 exit 2 Forest dog walk, France Junction 2 The leafy glades of the Forest of Tournehem give welcome shade to walkers in summer and form a very effective natural umbrella on wet days.
Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
A10 Exit 24.1 Artannes-sur-Indre dog walk, France Junction 24.1 Sorigny, Montbazon The Tourraine area has its own distinctive style of architecture, and it isn't instantly inviting. But the more you explore, the more charm you'll find in this quiet little village.