A20 Exit 19 La Prune au Pot dog walk, France Junction 19 Celon, Vigoux If you're hankering for some greenery and open spaces, this lovely walk along a 'green lane' is fantastic for tired drivers and hot hounds alike.
A83 exit 5 doggiestop near Les Essarts, France Junction 5 Les Essarts - Les Herbiers Architecturally the town of Les Essarts can't be described as picturesque and yet strangers receive a warm welcome, which gives the town considerable charm. Their tour de france murals were huge.
A62 Exit 2 doggiestop in Cadillac, France Junction 2 This old fortified town has oodles of charm, and there's plenty to look at - even without a visit to the two remaining wings of the château where dogs aren't allowed (entry charges apply).
A28 exit 15 doggiestop in Broglie, France Junction 15 Broglie A visit to the very traditional, small town of Broglie is what driving through France with your own transport is all about.
A11 exit 10 doggiestop near Malicorne, France Junction 10 This doggiestop ticks all the boxes for drivers, families and the dog.
A26 exit 23 dog walk in Lusigny, France Junction 23 What an amazing place this is! A series of enormous lakes devoted to leisure facilities of all kinds, not just water sports.
Montfort forest walk with the dog, France The small town of Montfort l'Amaury is steeped in history, and you'll find lots of the Roman Empire, as well as a castle largely destroyed by the English in the 100 years war, and a house museum of...
A16 exit 28 dog walk and beach, France Junction 28 Isques No dog restrictions on this lovely sandy beach, and it's plenty big enough to get Fido's little legs tired out.
St Valery dog-friendly beach and walk, France Pretty litle market town with a square to sit and enjoy a coffee and watch the world wake up, and then a pleasant stroll along the promenade with the dog.
The mysterious Gorge of Corong, Brittany, France Our dogs adored the forest here and although it was in the summer school holidays we didn't see anyone else on the path, which allowed for the dogs to be running free.
A7 exit 21 doggiestop in the old city of Orange, France Junction 22 It's not every day that you get the chance to both visit a top UNESCO heritage site, and the dog can go too.
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).