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10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in France You Won’t Want to Miss in 2026

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Traveling with your dog can be an exciting and challenging experience. One of the challenges many dog parents face when abroad is finding dog-friendly establishments and parks to ensure their canine friends don’t spend the whole trip cooped up. Not speaking the language can make it even harder to find out if your dog is welcome in a certain place.

To help you prepare for your trip to France with your pup, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best parks with off-leash areas where your dog can safely exercise.

Before we get started, please note that the law in France restricts some breeds from entering the country; others are permitted but must be muzzled. Please check agriculture.gouv.fr website1 (official page in French) and petraveller.com2 (English) for more information.

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The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in France

1.  Square Pour Chiens Rue Bonaparte, Paris

️Address: 898, All. du Séminaire, 75006, Paris 
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Off-leash allowed in a fenced-in area
  • In the 6th arrondissement of Paris
  • A nice spot for socializing with other dog owners

2.  Dog Park at Jardin Compans Caffarelli, Toulouse

️Address: Boulevard Lascrosses, Toulouse, 31000 
Open Times: 1st November to 28th February: 8.00–18.00, 1st March to 31st May: 8.00—20.00, 1st June to 31st August: 8.00–21.00
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Off-leash permitted in a fenced-off area
  • The Toulouse tourist website does not list opening hours for this park in September, so it may close in September
  • Poop bags can be found in dispensers
  • The Japanese garden within the park is off-limits to dogs

3. Bois de Vincennes, Paris

️Address: Rte de la Pyramide, 12th Arrondissement, 75012, Paris 
Open Times: 24 hours (woods)
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • A beautiful wooded area with large areas for dogs to run freely
  • Located in the 12th arrondissement
  • Great views and hiking trails

4. Parc Castel des Deux Rois, Nice

️Address: 32 Avenue du Mont Alban, 06300, Nice 
Open Times: April 1st to 31st May: 8.00–19.00, 1st June to 31st August: 8.00–20.00, 1st–30th September: 8.00–19.00, 1st October to 31st March: 8.00–18.00
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Gorgeous views of the Bay of Angels
  • Off-leash allowed in a spacious fenced-off area
  • A great park for kids and families, with a playground, amusement park, sprinklers, and palm-tree-lined walking trails

5. Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg

️Address: Parc de l’Orangerie, 67000, Strasbourg
Open Times: 7.00–20.00
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Dogs are allowed off-leash in certain areas of the park
  • This is the oldest park in town
  • Check out the Josephine Pavillion, a historical monument that was burned down in 1968 and was later reconstructed

6. Parc de La Tête D’or, Lyon

️Address: Place Générale Leclerc, 69006, Lyon
Open Times: 15th April to 14th October: 6.30–22.30, 15th October to 14th April: 6:30–20.30
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Dogs are allowed off-leash in designated areas
  • Here, you will find two special areas for dogs—one for puppies and small dogs and one for large dogs
  •  A tourist train, boat ride on the lake, quad pedaling, mini-karting, and mini-boating nearby

7. Vallée De L’Eure à Uzès, Uzès

️Address: 30700, Uzès
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • A beautiful river valley with walking trails for strolling and hiking
  • A safe area away from traffic
  • Keep an eye out for Roman remains

8. Le Parc du Docteur Jean Guillard, Nice

️Address: 15 bis, Avenue de la Clua, 06100, Nice 
Open Times: November to March: 10.00–17.00, April to October: 9.00–19.00, closed in August
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • Dogs are allowed off-leash in the dog playground
  • You can find poop bag dispensers at this park
  • Vast city views

9. Jardin Royale, Toulouse

️Address: Angle Rue Ozenne et Allées, Jules Guesde, 31000, Toulouse 
Open Times: 1st November to 28th February: 8.00–18.00, 1st March to 31st May: 8.00–20.00, 1st June to 31st August: 8.00 to 21.00
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • The website does not list opening hours for September, so the park may be closed during this time
  • Two off-leash areas
  • Poop bags are provided by dispensers
  • This was the first public garden in Toulouse and dates back to 1754

10. Parc à Chiens, La Madeleine

️Address: Avenue du Maréchal Leclerc, 59110, La Madeleine 
Open Times: 7.00–22.00
Cost: Free
Off-Leash: Yes
  • A safe space for dogs to run free and socialize
  • Picnic areas available.
  • Poop bags and drinking water are available for dogs
  • Many excellent reviews, with particular praise for its cleanliness, thoughtful provision of poop bags at the entrance, shady spots, and benches

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Conclusion

So, if you’re planning to visit France anytime soon, we hope you’ve found this guide useful. One thing we’d recommend is making sure to bring your own poop bags because though many dog-friendly parks generously provide dispensers, there’s no guarantee they won’t run out! Also, remember to double-check and always respect the park’s rules on where dogs can be off-leash to ensure you don’t run into trouble. Bon voyage!

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