Are you planning a trip to Paris with your dog ? You don't want to feel guilty about leaving your furry friend in a kennel or boarding facility, and you know that having your dog with you will make your stay much more joyful and enjoyable…

Please note that taking your dog with you to Paris is perfectly possible and not complicated at all!

It will suffice to inform yourself well in advance and to organize yourself accordingly. This is what I did in February 2019 when I had to move to Paris with Picasso, my 9 year old Labrador. I must admit that finding the ideal accommodation was not so easy ...

So, I might be able to help you plan your own trip to Paris with your dog by giving you some tips on organization and choosing accommodation. I hope you find the best apartment or hotel in Paris that will accept your dog so you can have a dream vacation with your furry friend!

Paris with a dog - What accommodation with a dog in Paris?

More and more structures (hotels, campsites, apartments, palaces, unusual accommodation) are now welcoming dogs. Faced with this ever-increasing offer, I had to favor certain selection criteria to meet the requirements of my doggie.

Yes, it's great that a majority of hotels now accept dogs, but under what conditions? Many welcome dogs but haven't provided any facilities... It's often to attract customers that many hotels allow dogs, so be careful before booking.

Of course, the most important thing when choosing a hotel for a stay with a dog is to have enough space and ideally a small garden . That's what I recommend as your top priority in your search.

If your search is unsuccessful and the available hotels are not very large and/or do not have a small garden, check if there are green spaces nearby for your dog's needs and for walks.

This is what I sought as a priority while maintaining my requirements of:

• Good location far from dangerous districts of Paris ;
• Comfort;
• Cleanliness ;
• Reasonable price.

Here is my selection of the 2 best dog-friendly hotels in Paris.

Best hotel in central Paris accepting dogs

Here is the hotel I recommend: Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

The main advantage of this hotel is its exceptional location, perfect for sightseeing while traveling with your dog. This dog-friendly hotel with a garden is just a 2-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Its location is also ideal for dog walking, as it faces a stadium and is a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower gardens.

Another advantage, and not the least given its geographical location: its excellent value for money.

More information about this hotel in Paris

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Best apartment in central Paris accepting dogs

For those who want to spend more than a day or two in Paris, the ideal option is to stay in an apartment. Here's the apartment I recommend for a stay with your dog: Le Rayz

This 4-star residence ( TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence ) offers an exclusive, private, calm, and bright atmosphere for a stay in the heart of Paris with your dog. Indeed, Rayz offers luxury accommodations located just 250 meters from the prestigious Place Vendôme and a 5-minute walk from the Opéra Garnier.

And what is most interesting for your dog is its indoor garden and terraces, depending on the type of accommodation chosen.

More information about this apartment in Paris

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Paris with a rental dog

Here is another solution that may be more economical: choose a rental that accepts dogs in Paris.

I have a nice little address in the heart of the capital which is very convenient for staying in the center of Paris with your dog and visiting Paris on foot.

Indeed, the rental that I present to you below is only 600 meters from Jardin du Luxembourg. So, in a few minutes you will be able to walk your pooch in a green setting in the heart of Paris. In addition, the apartment has a balcony and the residence has a private garden (see below).

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Paris with a dog in Camping

Here is an ideal campsite for a short stay with your doggie. It is located in Paris and therefore perfect for a relaxing stay but also for visiting the tourist sites of Paris.

Indeed, this campsite is very well located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in a large park of 7 hectares on the banks of the Seine and right next to the Bois de Boulogne.

It offers the rental of fully equipped caravans and small chalets. In addition, a shuttle service allows you to go to the Porte Maillot metro station , which provides direct access to La Défense, Le Châtelet and especially the Champs Elysées.

See this dog-friendly campsite in Paris

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Paris with a dog - Procedures and documents to take

Wherever you go with your dog, you must check in advance that it has a microchip and that its vaccination record is up to date . Of course, its vaccination record should accompany you everywhere, especially if you're taking a short trip within France …

As detailed in the article How to travel by plane with a dog , for those who will travel by plane, other steps will also need to be taken (European passport, airline agreements, etc.).

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