Holidays: hundreds of beaches off-limits to dogs this summer? Rules for walking with your pet

Were you planning to splash your dog in the water? Find out before you take your companion to the beach. On most coasts, they are forbidden.

Prohibitions vary depending on the municipality

They are municipalities that choose or not to allow dogs on their beach. They then publish a decree regulating the presence of canines. You must therefore find out on the town hall’s website or at the local tourist office.

And if you don’t respect these orders, you risk lived determined by each municipality. It can increase from 11 to 68 euros depending on the municipality.

Doggies are also accepted outside busy periods of the daythat is, either early in the morning or late in the evening.

Also note that dogs may be allowed during certain periods. This is often the case in low periodwhen the summer boat owners have left.

Of course they are companion dogs Blind people are allowed on all beaches, regardless of period.

319 beaches approved according to Beach TV

Regarding beaches approved for dogs, SPA redirects to Beach TV, which establishes a list of beaches that accept our four-legged companions. She lists some 319 to date in Francebut this list may change.

According to this census, 24 are in New Aquitaine, 48 in Normandy, 27 in Brittany, 74 in Corsica, 14 in Occitanie, 38 in Hauts-de-France, 21 in Pays-de-Loire and 73 in Provence. Côte d’Azur.

On authorized beaches, however, you must follow certain advice, as recommended by the SPA.

It is best for your dog to wear one necklace with coordinates by its owner in the event of a leak. You should also always keep an eye on your dog to check that it does not disturb other sailors and that it does not drown. When he comes out of the water, it is best to rinse him and dry his ears well to prevent him from getting an infection.

As with humans, summer temperatures can be dangerous for your pet. Therefore, choose one shaded corner so he doesn’t suffer from the heat.

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