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About 3 miles from Largeasse and just off the D136. A quiet area with plenty of opportunity for some off lead excercise.
Junction 9
You don't need to be a keen gardener to enjoy a walk in this almost tropical environment.
Lovely city park that's a real breather for dogs (and drivers) if you find yourselves staying in Dijon. Look out for the remains of a Roman highway - the Via Agrippa - in the park.
Lovely lung of green in the middle of the city, and very close to the cathedral, shops and restaurants.
Junction 9
There are three fabulous dog walks very close to each other here.
Lovely tree-filled park - created in the late 19th century in the place where the old town fortifications used to stand. Dogs need to be on leads here.
Anyone with the tiniest interest in aquatics will find something to love in this extraordinary 'water garden' - where you can wander around the lake on stylised walkways.
The site of this village is perhaps one of the most poignant reminders of the way this region was practically laid waste during WW1.
Chateau de Salses
Wow - this is a complete treat, and you don't even need to leave the motorway to get there! ...
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.
Junction 24
What an amazing piece of living archaeology has been re-created here - it's the garden of a Roman villa that has been brought back to life.
Junction 24
Sometimes we stumble on the entirely unexpected - such as this former 12th century monastery with gardens, wine tasting and an entertaining self-guide tour of the buildings with the help of a monk...
A lovely walk on the outskirts of Montpellier, and if you time your visit well there's a fine restaurant near the church for a splendid French lunch.
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.
Junction 8
Moments of pure joy for dogs in an enormous country park with plenty of space for dogs (or kids!) to bound around.
Junction 2
Popular relaxation spot for families, with lake and amusement park for watersports and fun. Cruising pedaloe swans for hire, irresistible.
Junction 8
This walk starts at a small, and impeccably maintained, memorial to Canadian soldiers from WW1 and then follows a forest path where dogs are able to run off lead.
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!
Junction 26 Cernay-ls-Reims (projet)
Newly created swathe of green that is intended to be a recreation space for dog walkers, joggers, cyclists and walkers.
A glorious moment for the dogs and drivers to get the legs moving in this near deserted forest, with a well-signed path and every opportunity for a good off-lead scamper under the trees.
Ideal for a family stop, this small leisure park has a lake - with safe swimming for children and a slightly old-fashioned but still good fun water slide, a cafe, walks around the lake and a...
Junction 17
What a find! A country park that's ideal for families with plenty of grass for dog walks, as well as lots of activities you can enjoy even on a quick visit.
Junction 23
The medieval timbered Old Town of Troyes is well worth stopping to explore - and many UK drivers choose to stop here overnight in one of the several dog-friendly hotels Finding a park for the dog is...
Junction 23
What an amazing place this is! A series of enormous lakes devoted to leisure facilities of all kinds, not just water sports.
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.
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.
Dog swimming from a city beach, and then there's a 2km 'greenway' footpath that will take you into town.
A short circular walk along the bed of a former railway track that's now a mini-arboretum of fruit trees.
Miles and miles of coastal walks in both directions
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...
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...
A woodland walk in many acres of the Rambouillet forest and a lake.
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.
Just one access point to the massive Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse regional park. Great for off lead dogs, picnics and some exhilarating forest air. Don't be surprised to see the occasional horse rider.
Gorgeous circular walk in a part of the forest that was a favoured hunting ground of Charles the 10th. And plenty of opportunity for refreshment in Rambouillet afterwards.
Junction 1
Winning combo of campsite, lake and forest walks within easy reach of the town. Totally perfect for dogs.
Junction 13 Tours, St Maur
Châteauroux has some narrow and winding medieval streets around the old chateau (now a government building) where tanners and clothworkers once plied their trades, and at one point in the 12th...
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!
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.
A lovely park in the centre of Reims that's full of interest for people and dogs.
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
If you're staying in Valence, this 26 hectare park is definitely worth a visit.
Junction 10
Park in the middle of St Quentin near to the Ibis hotel, and the cathedral.
There are plenty of dogs here, all on leads as the park is surrounded by roads.
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.
A big windy beach that's popular with surfers as well as families. The waves roll in from the Atlantic and can be spectacular.
A lovely walk on well-signed paths through one of the curiosities of the forest.
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.
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.
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.
Junction 9
If you're looking for peace and quiet and a complete getaway from the motorway network then this might be the answer.
Lovely spot for a picnic beside a historic windmill, and a fine view over the valley too.
Junction 13
Perched on a hilltop with wide ranging views over the countryside, the medieval town of Laon has been a place of refuge, a strategic target and a landmark of the region for many centuries.
Grand Riez / Villefleur
We've included this to let you know that for an emergency pitstop this Aire is available. It's not great - but hey, in a desperate situation who cares?
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.
Junction 6
This is one of our favourite stops - with a fabulous forest off-lead walk for the dog, and then just a few miles down the road there's a village with an excellent restaurant and an old abbey to admire...