Our cat Kitcat often used to come camping with us, so I know first hand how much it matters to families whether a holiday park or campsite allow our furry friends. Eurocamp allows dogs at most of its parcs and, since 2026, in every range of mobile home, but never in its tents. You add your dog when you book, it’s one dog per booking, and there’s a daily charge and some rules. Below I’ve picked the Eurocamp parcs in France that are perfect for dog owners, starting with the ones we’ve stayed at ourselves.
The quick answer
- Dogs are allowed at most Eurocamp parcs and, since 2026, in every range of Eurocamp mobile home, but never in Eurocamp’s tents
- You add your dog when you book, it’s one dog per booking, and there’s a daily charge
- Our own pick for dog owners is La Croix du Vieux Pont, where dogs are everywhere and welcome
- If you don’t need Eurocamp, Le Ranolien in Brittany (a Sandaya campsite) is the one we’d send a dog owning family to first, we stayed there and the whole area is dog mad
Below is how dogs actually work with Eurocamp, then 9 parcs in France worth looking at if you’re bringing one, starting with our own stays.
How dogs actually work with Eurocamp
Eurocamp’s tents don’t take dogs, full stop. Mobile homes are a different story: since 2026 Eurocamp allows dogs in every range, from Classic right up to Ultimate. You add your dog when you book (one dog per booking), there’s a daily charge, and on some parcs you pay it at reception. Parcs also limit how many dogs they take in total, so add yours as early as you can.
Before 2026 it was only certain mobile homes, which is why some of our older reviews below say to check which ones take dogs. That still applies if you book a parc direct rather than through Eurocamp, because then the parc’s own rules apply. At Domaine des Ormes, Les Ormes is pet-friendly in certain accommodations and emplacements, with a fee for bringing your pet.
Some parcs ask to see your dog’s vaccination record at check-in, so pack it. La Garangeoire, is a very dog-friendly parc and even has doggy showers on site, dogs just have to stay on a lead at all times and it’s a similar story at Le Pin Parasol. Several parcs also restrict certain breeds: Category 1 and 2 dogs (the ones considered dangerous, like pit bulls) are turned away at all parcs.
Pools, playgrounds and wash blocks are usually dog-free zones, and some beaches ban them too. The beaches around Carnac don’t allow dogs at all, the nearest dog-friendly stretches are over on the Quiberon Peninsula. So if a beach parc is the plan, it’s worth checking the actual beach rules for your dates, not just the campsite’s own pet policy.
Our old cat, Kitcat, came camping with us plenty of times, and every parc we took her to was welcoming, though cats aren’t guaranteed everywhere a dog is. At La Yole, for example, dogs are allowed, one per accommodation, but cats are not allowed at all. Always check the individual campsite’s pet rules rather than assuming a dog-friendly site takes cats too.
Dog friendly Eurocamp parcs in France we’ve stayed at
Here are 6 Eurocamp parcs we’ve stayed at where dogs were welcome, followed by 3 non-Eurocamp campsites that are even more dog friendly. We’ve stayed at all of them, so I can tell you what it was actually like.
La Croix du Vieux Pont, Berny-Rivière
Pets are more than welcome on site here, and dogs genuinely seemed to be everywhere during our stay. Check with your accommodation provider which mobile homes they’re allowed in and whether there’s an extra booking charge before you go, because it varies.
As with every campsite in France, follow the rules on leads and picking up after your dog. There’s a lake here too, pedalos, canoes and fishing only, not for swimming, so it’s not somewhere to let a dog off lead for a splash.
This is a parc I know well: I went as a kid in 2002, worked a season there in 2012, and we’ve returned twice since, in 2019 and September 2021.
Who it’s for
families bringing a dog who also want a parc with plenty of its own facilities, not just a pitch and a lead
Good to know
- 4 pools and 3 waterslides, including an all weather indoor pool
- Pets allowed in selected accommodation, check with the provider first
- Lake is for pedalos and fishing, not swimming or dog paddling
- Kids clubs run right up to age 17
Watch out for
- An extra booking charge usually applies for pets
- Not every mobile home type takes dogs, so you need to check at booking
- Follow French lead and clean up rules across the whole site
Read our full La Croix du Vieux Pont review.
La Garangeoire, St Julien-des-Landes
La Garangeoire is dog-friendly and even has doggy showers on site, which we loved seeing when we stayed. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, as you’d expect, but there’s clearly real thought involved in their pet friendly facilities.
We are so glad we made the decision to return to Camping La Garangeoire in 2023. It’s set in the grounds of a historic château, with plenty of space, which makes it a nice one for a dog who likes to walk as much as the kids do.
Who it’s for
families with a dog who want a parc that’s clearly thought about pets, not just tolerated them
Good to know
- 7 pools and 3 waterslides across the grounds
- Dedicated doggy showers on site
- Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
- Set in the grounds of a historic château with lots of space
Watch out for
- No mention of a dog-free beach nearby, so plan dog exercise on site
- Check the booking fee for pets when you reserve
Read our full La Garangeoire review.
Domaine des Ormes, Dol-de-Bretagne
Les Ormes is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in certain accommodations and camping emplacements, with a fee for bringing your pet. We visited during the October holidays and it’s easily one of the most impressive and well-rounded campsites we’ve ever stayed at.
At 400 acres, there’s loads of space for a dog to stretch its legs between activities like horse riding and the high wire adventure course (though I don’t imagine the dogs doing that), and the 4,500m² indoor aquatic complex, The Dome, means the whole family has things to do when the dogs chilling at the accommodation.
Who it’s for
families who want a huge, activity-packed parc with room for a dog to roam between pools and adventure courses
Good to know
- 5 pools and 6 waterslides, plus the indoor Dome aquatic complex
- Dogs allowed in certain accommodations and pitches, fee applies
- 400 acres of wooded parkland
- Horse riding, golf and a high wire adventure course on site
Watch out for
- Check which specific accommodation allows dogs before booking
- The Dome is indoors and doesn’t take pets
Read our full Domaine des Ormes review.
Le Pin Parasol, Lac-du-Jaunay
Animals are allowed on the campsite and we saw many families with dogs during our stay. I honestly don’t think we could have picked a better site to kick off our 2025 camping season.
It sits in woodland right on the banks of Lac de Jaunay, with direct access to the lake, so if your dog likes water as much as ours like the pool, this is a strong pick. Just double check which accommodations allow dogs before you book, and factor in the cost.
Who it’s for
families with a water-loving dog who want lake access alongside a big pool complex
Good to know
- 9 pools and 8 waterslides
- Direct access to Lac de Jaunay
- Woodland setting with lots of space
- Pets allowed, check accommodation and cost at booking
Watch out for
- Lake access rules for dogs can vary by season, check with reception
- Fee for bringing pets applies
Read our full Le Pin Parasol review.
Saint Avit Loisirs, Le Bugue
Animals are allowed and Eurocamp has pet friendly mobiles here, you just check when booking in case there’s an extra charge, and make sure you’re in the right animal friendly accommodation unit. We loved Saint Avit Loisirs, and during our second stay, during the June heatwave, we were lucky enough to grab a pet friendly mobile home with air conditioning, so we could escape the heat with our cat along for the trip.
Who it’s for
families with a dog or cat, especially during a hot summer stay, who want air conditioned pet friendly options
Good to know
- 9 pools and 4 waterslides
- Pet friendly mobile homes available, check at booking for the extra charge
- 40 minutes from the medieval town of Sarlat
- We stayed here more than once, including a June heatwave stay
Watch out for
- Not every mobile home type is pet friendly, check at booking
- Air conditioned pet friendly units may be limited, book early for summer
Read our full Saint Avit Loisirs review.
La Vallée, Houlgate
Animals are allowed on La Vallée, but double check with the company you’re staying with as to what accommodation they’re allowed in. They must always be kept on a lead and cleaned up behind, and we did notice the campsite has a few friendly cats roaming around too. Pets are allowed as long as they’re well looked after, kept on a lead and cleaned up behind.
La Vallée is perfect for camping with toddlers who love beaches and swimming pools, and the Norman seaside towns of Houlgate and Beuzeval are right on the doorstep for dog walks along the seafront.
Who it’s for
families with young children and a well behaved dog who want a seaside base in Normandy
Good to know
- 5 pools and 3 waterslides
- Dogs must be on a lead and cleaned up after
- A few friendly resident cats roam the campsite
- Seaside towns of Houlgate and Beuzeval right nearby for walks
Watch out for
- Check which specific accommodation allows dogs before booking
- Beach dog rules can change by season, check locally
Read our full La Vallée review.
Other dog friendly campsites in France (not Eurocamp)
These three aren’t Eurocamp parcs. Le Ranolien and Les Alicourts are Sandaya campsites and Lac des 3 Vallées is Capfun, so you book them direct. We’ve stayed at all three and they had the best dog set ups we’ve seen, which is why they’re here.
Le Ranolien, Perros-Guirec
We absolutely loved our stay at Le Ranolien. The campsite allows dogs, and we found that most campers had a dog with them. Thankfully, they were all lovely and calm animals, and I didn’t hear a single bark.
It’s no surprise, as the local area is extremely dog-friendly and filled with incredible walks. If you want to bring a pet to a mobile home, double check which ones they’re allowed in, as you’ll likely pay a premium.
Who it’s for
families whose dog needs a real walk, not just a lead round the pitch
Good to know
- Walking paths all around the Pink Granite Coast
- Most campers at this site have a dog with them
- Double check which mobile homes allow pets before booking
- Coastal setting in Perros-Guirec, Brittany
Watch out for
- You’ll likely pay a premium for a pet-friendly mobile home
- This is a Sandaya campsite, not sold through Eurocamp
Read our full Le Ranolien review.
Lac des 3 Vallées, Lectoure, Gers
Animals were definitely allowed on this campsite, and many of the runners we crossed on the lake were also running with their dogs. This campsite is very animal-friendly, but make sure your vaccinations are up to date and that you have all your paperwork, as the campsite may want to see this on arrival.
What makes this one different: there’s a dedicated dog lake, explicitly for dogs to splash around in so that the main activity lake stays for people only. We’ve not seen that set up at any other parc we’ve visited.
Who it’s for
families with a dog that loves water and needs somewhere to swim away from the main lake
Good to know
- A dedicated dog lake, separate from the main activity lake
- Vaccination paperwork may be checked on arrival
- Many runners and walkers here bring their dogs along
- Extra fees may apply, check at booking
Watch out for
- This is a Capfun campsite, not sold through Eurocamp
- Category 1 and 2 dogs are restricted at some French parcs, always check the individual rules
Read our full Lac des 3 Vallées review.
Les Alicourts, Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre
We stayed here in July 2022. Sandaya is a very animal-friendly camping company, and dogs are welcome in lots of their accommodation types at Les Alicourts, for a small nightly charge. Dogs are allowed across the campsite, including in the bar area.
Sandaya’s own site rates it 8 out of 10 from over 1,270 reviews. It’s set in the Loire valley, around 1 hour 15 minutes from the Zoo de Beauval, one of the biggest zoos in the world, which is a solid day out if you fancy a break from the pool.
Who it’s for
families who want a well-reviewed, dog-welcoming parc away from the coast in the Loire
Good to know
- Dogs welcome in lots of accommodation types, around 5 euros a night
- Dogs allowed in the bar area too, not just the pitches
- Sandaya’s own site rates it 8 out of 10 from over 1,270 reviews
- 1 hour 15 minutes from Zoo de Beauval
Watch out for
- This is a Sandaya campsite, not sold through Eurocamp
- We haven’t stayed here ourselves, so book with the operator’s own pet policy in mind
Read our full Les Alicourts review.
Travelling to France with your dog from the UK
If you’re driving down from the UK with a dog, you’ll need an Animal Health Certificate from your vet, issued within 10 days of travel, plus proof your dog’s rabies vaccination is up to date. Dogs coming back into the UK also need a tapeworm treatment from a vet, given between 24 hours and 5 days before you return. These are the well known rules at the time of writing, but pet travel requirements do change, so always check with your vet and the official government guidance close to your travel dates.
For the crossing itself, we’ve travelled with Brittany Ferries, and I saw several fellow passengers with their furry friends on board. The ferry offers pet friendly cabins as well as onboard kennels. We weren’t travelling with a pet on that particular crossing, but it was reassuring to see how well catered for they were.
Read our full Brittany Ferries review for more on crossing with the family.
Travelling with a cat: our own experience
Our own cat, Kitcat, comes camping with us, and she’s always been welcomed with open arms. At Camping des Ribières in Confolens, the campsite is animal friendly, hence why we took our cat, and we really enjoyed the peacefulness of the place, even if she was scared of every dog that walked past and preferred hiding under the tent than inside it. She had to be on a leash, of course, and was allowed in our pre-erected tent at no extra cost.
At Domaine de la Brèche, pets are allowed, so we took the opportunity to bring our pet cat with us, and it only cost us a small extra charge. At Camping Sylvamar, pets are allowed on the campsite too, though we decided to send Kitcat to a cat hotel instead, as we thought she’d hate a whole week in the tent. At Saint Avit Loisirs, we grabbed a pet friendly Eurocamp mobile home with air conditioning so we could take the cat with us during a June heatwave. Rules differ a lot from site to site though: at La Yole, dogs are allowed but cats are not allowed at all, so always check before you book if you’re travelling with a cat specifically.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eurocamp allow dogs?
Yes, at most parcs. Since 2026 dogs are allowed in every range of Eurocamp mobile home, but never in Eurocamp’s tents. You add your dog when you book, it’s one dog per booking, and there’s a daily charge.
What’s the best dog friendly Eurocamp parc in France?
We’d point dog owners to La Croix du Vieux Pont first, since we’ve stayed there ourselves and dogs are genuinely everywhere on site. If you’re happy to book outside Eurocamp, Le Ranolien in Brittany, a Sandaya campsite, is the one we’d recommend for dog walks, the whole local area is extremely dog friendly.
What documents does my dog need to travel to France?
An Animal Health Certificate from your vet (issued within 10 days of travel) and an up to date rabies vaccination. Coming back into the UK, your dog also needs a tapeworm treatment from a vet, given between 24 hours and 5 days before you return. Check the latest official guidance close to your travel dates, as pet travel rules do change.
Can I bring my cat on a camping holiday in France?
Our own cat, Kitcat, has come camping with us several times, on tent pitches and in a pet friendly Eurocamp mobile home at Saint Avit Loisirs, and has always been welcomed with open arms. Rules differ by campsite though, some that take dogs don’t take cats (La Yole is one example), so always check the individual accommodation’s pet policy before you book.
Can I take my dog on Brittany Ferries?
Yes, Brittany Ferries offers pet friendly cabins as well as onboard kennels. We’ve seen fellow passengers travelling with their dogs on our own crossings. Check with Brittany Ferries directly for the latest pet travel requirements and costs for your route.
