Troyes city park dog walk, France
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
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.
Our dogs adored the forest here and although it was in the summer school holidays we didn't see anyone else on the path, which allowed for the dogs to be running free.
We loved our visit here, and it really felt like time travel back to the end of the last Ice Age.
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.
An unusual place for a dog walk, and yet it's far less crowded than the nearby forest and you are unlikely to encounter anyone other than the occasional dog walker.
Small clinic with pet supplies.
A pleasant combo of a country dog walk across fields and a relaxed and friendly dog-friendly pub.