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.
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.
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.
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!
Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.
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.
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!
A forest walk with big views over the countryside and perfect for taking in lots of fresh air.
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.
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.
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.
Gorgeous walk for familes, with or without the dog, through the forest to the remains of a pre-historic settlement.