holidays with dogs camping: france and dreaming spain!

jsabina

Hi everybody,
if everything goes according to my plans, I should have a small campervan (well, sort of) available soon for camping.
I would really like to bring my dogs with me.
I reckon that Spain might be too far.. so I am thinking to France (don't really want to do UK).
I think for travelling I'd prefer the Eurotunnel, even if it's a long drive, not sure yet.
But I am considering everything at the moment.
Someone has experience about camping with dogs in France?
I would love a place with space to exercise them off lead, even better if on the beach :P
I am reading and browsing but I thought to ask here as well!
thanks!

muddypaws

Sorry, I can't recommend any campsite, but we got the ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg last year, and the beach in Cherbourg is a great place for dogs to have a good run after and before a ferry crossing.

If you are on FB, there is a group called Canine Campers, and you may get recommendations on that. Most of the members are in the UK, but that doesn't matter if you are going to the continent

volchitsa

muddypaws wrote: »

Sorry, I can't recommend any campsite, but we got the ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg last year, and the beach in Cherbourg is a great place for dogs to have a good run after and before a ferry crossing.

If you are on FB, there is a group called Canine Campers, and you may get recommendations on that. Most of the members are in the UK, but that doesn't matter if you are going to the continent

I don't know what season it was when you went, Muddypaws, but I think beaches are often off limits to dogs in the high season. Sometimes only from 9 or 10 am - 7 pm and it's ok outside that, but still, worth the OP keeping that possibility in mind.

tk123

My friend (doesn't have a dog) camps in France most years and said that every campsite they've stayed in has been dog friendly. Have you been camping with them before? If it was me I think I'd stick closer to home the first few times to iron out any problems and get into the swing of things.

duffman13

Having just done a camping trip in Ireland with the dog is advise to try this first. Our dog wasn't a fan at all, we planned on going for a week but the dog really didn't enjoy it, I think she's too used to home comforts. Also it'll give you a chance go iron out any major issues and minor before you head a bit further out

jsabina

Thank you!
Yes I will try Ireland first.. as I want to test the solution
My dogs are easy going but of course I want to be sure they are comfortable!

Regarding beaches and high season that's what I was worrying

I might try to find places on a lake or river.. because they love swimming and if it's a bit too warm I guess it might help

PUDDINHEAD

I bring my 2 dogs on holidays to France every year. We don't go camping but rent a small house or appartment usually. The French love dogs and allow them everywhere almost so i'd imagine campsites are not a problem.

We've stayed in hotels with ours in France too, you'll have a great time.