A forest walk with any number of paths to explore. You'll also find plenty of facilities in the nearby town of Beavoir-sur-Niort, and the 15th century windmill just off the D1 is a delight.
Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
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.
An off-putting start, but a good dog walk once you get going.
Gleaming, but comfy pub with just the right mix of design and informality. The food's superb and service excellent.
An easy country dog walk and then refreshments at a friendly and cosy, rustic pub, with a great atmosphere and lovely location.
Forest park with good visitor facilities, and plenty for dogs and kids to do.
Stunning expanse of sand held together by coastal plants and grasses. Perfect for energetic dogs to go nuts.
Very relaxed and friendly little town, dominated by the ruins of an abbey. If you're in a campervan, there's a really nice camping set up by the lake.
You'll find this dog and child-friendly farm shop and cafe just off the A46 near Evesham. The shop (open 9am-6pm) is small, but well-stocked and you can easily do a big shop here.
It's a long drive on an unsurfaced track to reach the car park at the start of the dog walk but absolutely worth the bone-shaking. Don't miss the viewing platform ...
A stunning dog-friendly beach with silver sand and the chance to walk further around the coast when the tide is low.