Like a large part of the French, you are currently in the process of preparing your summer vacation in France and you hesitate between holiday rental with dog, airbnb ou holiday village with dog...
To leave and have a good time holidays in France with your dog, not only the destination you choose is important but it is above all the type of accommodation that will make all the difference.
However, more and more dogs are welcome in the campsites, but it is not necessarily the same if you are looking for dog-friendly vacation rentals or a stay in holiday village with your doggie.
So, if you are looking for an ideal accommodation for you, your family and your 4-legged friend, before booking, discover the information you need to know about vacation rentals with a dog :
- What type of vacation is best with a dog in France?
- Airbnb or holiday village with dog?
- What are the formalities to plan for a rental with a dog in France?
- What are your responsibilities in the event of damage?
- What are the best holiday destinations in France with a dog?
And, of course, we will reveal the 5 best dog-friendly holiday rentals in France.
Dog friendly holidays France
Just like you don't go anywhere and anyhow with a baby on vacation, we do not choose just any type of vacation with a dog.
Indeed when we have a dog, we forget the tourist routes which impose to be 100% itinerant and to change accommodation every night, we also forget too long city stays ... Of course, a short weekend in a capital can be done with a dog (see my articles Paris with a dog ou New York with a dog) but difficult to stay in town for more than 3 or 4 days if your dog is not used to it ...
When we have a dog, we also forget the Thalassotherapy stays, stays at Tahiti, riding a Martinique or lazy vacation in the Maldives...
No, for ideal vacation with your dog, it's better to :
- Go not too far: Go to France is ideal with a dog;
- Choose a destination that does not require too much transport and that is close to nature ;
- Choose camping vacation, for rent (gîte, house, apartment), in a holiday village or at a hotel.
Rental in France with dog - Campsite or apartment?
A camping holiday with your dog can be perfect as long as your pooch is calm and doesn't bark all the time. However, you must check that the campsite accepts dogs, under what conditions and especially that it is well equipped to welcome animals, (adapted showers, walking areas and space dedicated to small needs, etc.).
The only drawback is the promiscuity that there can be with other animals. It can quickly turn into hell if, for example, you and your dog are right next to a location with a female dog ...
Better than the campsite (or in very spacious bungalows), I think the vacation rental (gîte, apartment or villa) is the best compromise to be able to live your holidays with your dog "like at home". Thus, you can lock your dog in a cool place and go with peace of mind to the beach, to the restaurant or to play a game of tennis.
Now, the hardest part remains: choosing the type of holiday rental with dog and best destination !
Rental in France with dog - Airbnb or holiday village?
Apart from rentals from individuals to individuals style "the right corner" where you can really have unpleasant surprises, vacation rentals where dogs are allowed can be done with confidence and very easily on Airbnb or on Booking for stays in residences or in holiday villages.
Benefits of an Airbnb rental with a dog
- Total freedom to use the accommodation as you want (no restrictions on entry times, opening hours of the swimming pool, etc.);
- large choice of accommodation (lodges, houses, yurts, cabins, apartments) throughout France;
- Often very interesting prices.
Benefits of a holiday home with a dog
- Very good locations for residences (mostly by the sea or in popular tourist sites);
- Good facilities (swimming pools, sports halls, tennis courts, etc.);
- Good services (rental of diving equipment, canoes, bicycles, concierge, etc.);
Rental in France dogs welcome
It is very easy to choose a vacation rental on the Internet whether on Booking or on Airbnb which are the 2 market leaders we recommend. But how do you find the vacation rentals where dogs are welcome ?
It's very simple, to find pet-friendly accommodations, all you need to do is check the " pets allowed ».
Then, when you have found the vacation rental of your dreams, it is recommended that you contact the host directly (for Airbnb) or the hotel residence (for Booking) to verify that the "dogs allowed" status is still valid and under what conditions.
Holiday rental with dog - Which destination in France?
There are no good and bad holiday destinations with a dog in France, there are only destinations which are more favorable because they will be less frequented, more anchored in nature or less hot in the summer.
However, here are the rental destinations with dog in France the most favorable et most wanted for summer holidays :
- La Camargue
- Ardeche
- The Gard
- Lot and Aveyron,
- Brittany,
- Normandy,
- Alsace,
- Aquitaine with in particular The Landes and the basin ofArcachon-Cap Ferret.
BEST RENTALS WITH DOGS IN FRANCE
Now it's time to check out the below 5 best dog-friendly vacation rentals in France :
Rental with swimming pool in France accepting dogs
Fancy the ocean, the Landes forest, walks around a marine lake, swimming pools ... So here is the best vacation rental with dog and pool in the Landes (€ 800 per week for 4 people): Residence Sea & Golf Le Boucanier Port d'Albret.
The location of this vacation home is just perfect for a vacation with one or more dogs. Indeed, it is located on the edge of the forest, between a lake and the ocean, 300 meters from an oceanfront beach and 100 meters from the lake beach, restaurants and shops.
With 2 beautiful outdoor pools, this vacation rental offers an exceptional setting and an ideal location for hiking, cycling or water sports.
See this rental in France with dog and swimming pool
Seaside rental in France with dog
Here is how to spend a beautiful seaside holiday in Soustons with his family and his doggie: Soleil Vacances Residence Club Pignada Plage
Like the rental presented above, this holiday residence is located 800 meters from the sea, by the Port-d'Albret lake right next to a pine forest.
This residence offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and has a restaurant, a tennis court and a pétanque court. You can reach 50 km of cycle paths (possibility to rent a bicycle) and hiking trails from the residence. You will have the possibility of fishing or of the boat on the marine lake.
See this seaside rental with dog
Rental with dog in France in Ardèche
Here's another ideal vacation style with a dog: A cottage with swimming pool in the Ardèche gorges for rent !
Right next to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, a few kilometers from the Chauvet Cave, near the picturesque villages of Ardèche, this rental is very nice for a green holiday with your dog ...
This house with 2 bedrooms is located in Berrias Et Casteljau, in a very quiet location, surrounded by nature with a beautiful garden equipped with hammocks and deckchairs.
See this cottage in France where dogs are allowed
Hotel with dog in France
For those who prefer to stay at a hotel with their dog, know that there are now a majority of hotels that accept dogs. It will suffice to choose a room with enough space in a hotel with a small garden or green spaces nearby (very important for the needs of your dog but also for his walks).
Here is a very nice hotel where dogs are allowed in Brittany in a magnificent setting and facing the sea: The Toeno hotel on the beach
It has a privileged location for discovering the tourist treasures of Brittany and for enjoying the magnificent beaches of the Pink Granite Coast.
See this accommodation with dog in a hotel in Brittany
Rental with dog in France - What formalities?
Whatever vacation rental you choose in France, to be able to enjoy it with your dog, you must check in advance:
- that he has an electronic chip;
- that his health record is up to date with his vaccines (plan to take it for the holidays).
Rental with dog in France - What are your responsibilities?
If your dog is properly authorized to stay in the vacation rental, the animal must be kept on a leash, must not cause damage to the building, the house or the apartment or any disturbance of enjoyment to the occupants of the apartment. this one.
Indeed, it is the responsibility of the master to ensure these imperatives otherwise:
- In the event of loud and repetitive barking, you may be accused of nocturnal or daytime noise and incur a fixed fine of 68 €.
- In the event of material damage (damage to premises or furniture) caused by your dog, your liability insurance will come into play.
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