A5 Exit 24 Châteauvillain dog walk, France 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.
A28 exit 10 Foret d'Eawy dog walk, France Junction 10 Dieppe, Forges If you're looking for an 'away from it all' walk with the dog - this is it! A massive forest where you're unlikely to see anyone else at all.
N10 Rambouillet dog walk, France Part of the enormous Rambouillet forest, this is a fantastic place to walk and re-charge your batteries under the canopy of trees. Perfect for dogs, and great for a family day out from Paris.
A20 exit 20 Saint-Benoît-du-Sault doggiestop, France Junction 20 Eguzon, St Bernard d/S A medieval village, well off the tourist track. You'll find a couple of patisseries and boulangerie, and plenty of medieval period property for sale if you feel like moving!
A9 Exit 40 Sandy dog-friendly beach walk, France 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.
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Another dog friendly beach* on the Cote de Nacre. This is one of the Normandy beaches and this is where the Canadians established a bridgehead in World War II.
A26 exit 14 Aisnes canal dog walk, France 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!
La Roche du Feu dog walk, Brittany, France A forest walk with big views over the countryside and perfect for taking in lots of fresh air.
Dog-friendly beach near Roscoff ferry terminal, Brittany, France A beach with no dog restrictions, and just a short drive from the Roscoff ferry terminal. It's ideal for a doggie pitstop before or after a ferry crossing.
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Dogs welcome on the beach here - and the normal rules apply: on lead, and please pick up! Out of season you're likely to have the beach to yourself and other dog-walkers.
A5 Exit 22 dog walk near Vendeuvre-sur-Barse, France 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.
Family walk in the forest Brittany, France Gorgeous walk for familes, with or without the dog, through the forest to the remains of a pre-historic settlement.