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.
Dog walk at the Parc Jean Perdrix, Valence, France Junction 14 If you're staying in Valence, this 26 hectare park is definitely worth a visit.
A7 exit 17 village doggiestop near Mirmande, France Junction 17 A gem of a village that's counted as one of France's prettiest villages; and it's easy to see why. Well worth a visit if you're staying in the area - and a complete bonus as a motorway break.
A7 exit 18 dog walks in lavender fields, France Junction 18 We were expecting to find this pretty village to be surrounded by fields of lavender, and were looking forward to one of the most fragrant walk experiences ever.
A7 exit 18 doggiestop in Provence, France Junction 18 Perched high on a hill overlooking the lavender fields is this utterly charming and picturesque medieval walled citadel.
A7 exit 18 dog walk in Provence, France Junction 18 A perfect dog-walking place, with a selection of routes ranging from a 20 minute stroll to a several hours of purposeful hiking.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
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.
A7 exit 22 doggiestop in a wine village, France Junction 22 By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
A7 Exit 24 doggiestop in the Roman gardens, France 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.
A7 exit 24 Caumont doggiestop, France 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...
A7 exit 25 doggiestop in Cavaillon, France Junction 25 Cavaillon is a completely un-special town, and that is a big part of its charm.