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For your next vacation, discover the English Channel, with your dog of course!
Located at the extreme west of the Normandy region, the English Channel borders the Channel Islands and the Bay of Seine. The Cotentin, the landing beaches and the unmissable Mont-Saint-Michel make La Manche a unique place, steeped in history.
And since your dog also has the right to discover beautiful places, EmmèneTonChien.com has unearthed several dog-friendly addresses for you, accessible with a dog!
- On the sea side, you will love strolling along the famous D-Day landing beaches. The discovery of the Channel can also be done by paddle or kayak thanks to the many nautical bases present. Explore the Chausey archipelago, the island of Tatihou or even the bay of Cotentin with your dog! And take advantage of the twenty or so dog-friendly beaches on the coast to go to the beach with your dog.
- On the land side, there are many hiking, biking or even horseback riding! First of all, discover Saint-Lô, the horse capital. Its proximity to the Vire valley makes it suitable for hiking and other river activities. Hiking enthusiasts confirmed or not, the Channel is made for you and your dog! Treat yourself with friends, family and above all, with your dog in the breathtaking landscapes that the Channel has in store for you! The GR223, which circles the English Channel along the coast, is a must with your dog.
Prepare for your next holiday in La Manche with your pet with our special travel guide the English Channel with a dog (or a cat!).
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Manche: where can I book for a holiday with my dog?
Ready for a holiday in La Manche with your dog?
Discover the selection of our best QUALIDOG-labeled accommodation in La Manche. We have selected for you dog-friendly lodges, campsites and hotels for holidays with your pets, in the Manche!
What is QUALIDOG labeled accommodation? It is an accommodation where you are sure and sure to be really welcome with your dog! The label is a quality benchmark for peaceful and easy holidays with your pet. Our partners are waiting for you and are committed to welcoming your pet.
You have a cat ? Or even a dog and a cat? Take them with you on holiday in La Manche! Some accommodations also welcome them with great pleasure. Discover here the selection of accommodation in La Manche that accept cats on holiday.
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Channel: the essentials
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Channel: preparing for your trip with your animal
Here is a selection of articles from Mag' that you absolutely must read to prepare for your holiday in the Manche with your dog! You will find valuable advice and many great addresses to discover with your dog! If you're wondering what to do with a dog in La Manche: this is a must read!
Channel: what to do with your dog on vacation?
Before listing the dog-friendly beaches in the Manche, let's take a look at the top 10 places to visit with your dog or activities to do with your dog in the Manche.
The most beautiful walks
- The Rocks of Ham
- The Chausey Archipelago
- The Valley of Vire : hikes, bike rides and river activities
- The Coast of the Isles
- The Valley of the Painters
- Walk in the harbor of Cherbourg
- Jaubourg's Nose
Monuments to visit with your dog
Manche: beaches that accept dogs
This is the info that every dog owner looks for everywhere once the weather is nice: which beaches accept dogs? Especially since the English Channel is relatively well known for its famous D-Day landing beaches! Did you know ? La Manche is the first department in terms of the number of beaches open to dogs. Indeed, about forty authorize walking and swimming, including 22 in the Cotentin! One thing is sure, you have plenty to do with your dog! Head to the beach with your dog in the English Channel.
Here are some of the beaches not to be missed in the department for you and your dog.
- The landing beaches : utah beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach are accessible to dogs!
- Barfleur : allowed to dogs on a leash.
- Urville-Nacqueville Beach : dogs allowed on the beach, only on a leash.
- Donville les Bains : dogs allowed, kept on a leash, all year round.
- Gouville sur Mer : dogs allowed, kept on a leash, all year round.
- Printania Beach : dogs allowed, kept on a leash, all year round.
- Beach of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay : authorized for dogs on a leash, all year round.
- La Armanville Beach, of the Sheepfold and the Louis Robert slipway in Pirou are open all year round to dogs on a leash.
- The beaches of Saint-Remy-des-Landes , Glatiny et Surville are prohibited for dogs from June 15 to September 15.
- Beach of La Goule de la Braie in Querqueville : dogs are not allowed from April 1 to September 30.
- Large beach of Barneville-Carteret : beware, dogs are prohibited on the beach in summer.
The opinion of Musher and Sophie: - " Be careful, if your dog can enjoy these pretty beaches of La Manche, in particular the famous D-Day landing beaches, there are a few rules to follow such as keeping your dog on a leash so as not to risk disturbing anyone, picking up its droppings and not running after it. the animal and wild species that live on the beach so as not to disturb the local fauna. I'm counting on you to set a good example my little Wouafer's!”