Pets in Paris. Travelling in France with pets: useful tips for tourists.

Pets in Paris

15 April 2010 | Categories: Daily Life, Practical Paris

Pets can not live alone. That is why many people come to Paris vacation with their pets. But how big their surprise is when they recognize that their lovely cats and dogs can not be welcomed with pleasure. Unfortunately it is true. In many places pets are often forbidden or accepted only under certain conditions about with many people have no ideas.

For this sadly reason we offer you a small memo with rules to let you orient in conditions easier.

Public transport. Small animals which are no more than 45 cm are accepted on public transport.

Food locations. Animals are not allowed in cafes, restaurants and food shops.

Museums and monuments. In such places dogs are also not allowed. The only exception is for guide dogs for disabled people.

Hotels. Hotels are some kind of a difficult issue in this question. For example, many hotels forbid big dogs over a certain size. That is why before booking a suit, don’t forger to ask if there is any possibility and conditions to come and live with pet. Hotels often set a fee for animal staying that varies from €5 to €15 per animal. By the way, guide-dogs for disabled people are accepted by law, but, however, sometimes it incurs an additional charge.

Access isn’t allowed for dogs

Parks and gardens. Small parks and gardens forbid dogs establishing a special sign at the entrance. But fortunately, the most beautiful and biggest parks friendly allow its possessions for dog walking. Among these parks are Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes, the Parc des Buttes Chaumont opens only for dogs on leashes. Such gardens as the Parc Georges Brassens provide some special locations for dog walking.

The last, but not the least point concerns pets’ deposits. Don’t forget to clean up after your pet. Otherwise, your wallet may get better at 450 euros as a penalty.