The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
Balaruc-le-vieux is a sleepy village next door to the much more touristic thermal spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains.
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
A very quiet village with a Roman church - and baskets of fruit and veg at people's garden gates with honesty boxes.
Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
An extraordinary spot at the very tip of the Somme estuary, and the chance to eat fish with the fishermen in the village. Unlimited space for dogs to run in.
Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
Perfect choice of walks here, in one of France's enormous national forests. You're likely to have the entire forest to yourself, with just the occasional passing cyclist to spoil the illusion.
On a hot day there's no better place for a cool dog walk than a wooded gorge, and this one is fabulous.
A terrific dog walk in the forest away from the popular tourist area. But do try and shift the 137 ton granite boulder as well. It can be done, and looks very spectacular indeed.
A welcoming dog-friendly pub not too far from the A46 and perfect for families, dogs and the hungry. The walk is around 4 miles and easy to shorten if your dog prefers a swim and snuffle instead.
Brittany vet clinic with a sister clinic in Landivisiau. English spoken.