One of the easiest things to have fun in Paris is to walk around while enjoying the magnificent views with your dog. Collectively, Parisians are proud of many laurels, including a high rank among the highest number of pets per resident. As such, Paris is a pet-friendly place you can visit with your dog.

Pets like dogs must be kept on a leash when they are in the open regardless of their size. And you must clean up after a dog poops you risk getting fined by authorities. Before you take your dog for a walk, bear in mind that some parks do not allow pets. Some do only after they confirm that the dog is kept on a leash and that it remains on the walkways throughout the walk.

When you are in the city, you can people-watch with your dog in any of the trendy cafes or treat your pet to a nice treatment at the dog groomer. But it is rather surprising that dogs are not allowed in many parts of the capital despite its friendliness. 

We Have Come Up With a List of Where to Walk Your Dog in Paris:

Buttes Chaumont Park

As earlier noted, dogs are not openly allowed to wander in public spaces, especially in parks. But there are exceptions in a few main parks in Paris where designated sections where owners can take their dogs.

Somewhere in the Tuileries and the south end of the Luxembourg Gardens have cornered sections that can be reached from the street. There is also the Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower that allows the movement of dogs except on the grass.

As for the Buttes Chaumont Park located in the 19th arrondissement, it is the most fascinating park in the city. It has a waterfall and ancient ruins that make up a firm atmosphere. Dogs are allowed to roam freely without leashes. It is open throughout the day in case you have a tight itinerary of the city.

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L’Esprit du 12eme 

For delicious food, L’Esprit is the place to be if you are in the south of the city. The place is a part of Bercy Village, which is very dog-friendly. You can take a walk with your dog on the outdoor mall while savoring the fragrant smell coming from the area.

Bois de Boulogne

To easily get to this place, Metro Line 2 can take you there without hassle. The Bois de Boulogne is a massive wood just at Port Dauphine’s line end. If you are looking for a space where your dog can run and play about, then Bois de Boulogne is the place to be.

It is also a great place for some good work even if you are alone. Emperor Napoleon III ceded the place to the capital in 1852. Bois de Boulogne has lush English landscape gardens, a cascade, and many lakes.

Bois de Vincennes

Just a little bigger than the Bois de Boulogne, this place is known to be the largest park in the city. It is located on the Eastern side of Paris close to the Chateaux de Vincennes. From the capital, you can get there with the Metro.

Vincennes, like Boise de Boulogne, has many gardens, cascades, and lakes. Its massive size and wooded parts are perfect for dogs to run for miles without a leash. The place is also a perfect escape if you want to take a break from the city.

The Tuileries 

The Tuileries afford dog owners to walk their pets in the center of Paris. Even though the majority of the parks in the city restrict dogs, this place is where owners take their pets regularly. Its gate is close to the Musée de l’Orangerie, and its strip of gravel leads to an open grassy section where dogs can play.

Parc Monceau 

This is a small stunning park located in the 8th arrondissement. There is a straight-away where pets are permitted to roam on the leash, but one might be reproved when one strays off the small dog trails. Parc Monceau is a nice park and is quieter in the summertime. But it is only made for smaller dogs who do not require lots of exercise.

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Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens)

This garden is part of the most public places in the capital and also is the largest garden in the city’s left bank. On the east side of Jardin du Luxembourg is the pet-friendly atmosphere of the park. All the time, you will meed many families and tourists who come to spend the afternoon. And if you wish to unravel the history of life in Paris after taking your dog out here, you can check out the architecture in and around the garden.

Champs de Mars

Traveling with a dog or not, the Eiffel Tower is the place to visit. Champs de Mars allow dogs so you can enjoy the splendid views of the tower with your dog over a snack and drink. Many people come here with their pets to see many views and keep their company while they people-watch.

Versailles Park

Small dogs are welcome to this park. The Versailles Park is not just adorable, it has pet-friendly spaces for dogs to play and roam freely. Your dog would not be the only pet here as the park is popular among dog-loving Parisians.

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Montorgueil District

This place is a fun spot with a bubbling ambiance. It is big and boasts of many fine small streets you should walk when you are around. When you step into the Montorgueil, you will often be greeted by the smell of scrumptious foods that you and your dog can enjoy. There are many pet-friendly hidden paths to see.

Dog Walker or Sitter

Dogs are not permitted in many museums in the city. However, you can still visit the d’Orsay or the Louvre because you have traveled with a pet. In Paris, there are lots of groups comprising of specialists and dog owners who will be love to walk and take care of your dog while you are in the museum.

Doggies and Compagnie is an English-speaking group which will help you with pet need. There is the Citizen Dog, which can also take your pet to nearby woods outside the city for a walk.

Where To Walk Your Dog in Paris – Summary

To enjoy your time out with your dog, let it stretch its legs. You should visit any of Paris’ large parks like the east side of the Bois de Vincennes, the Buttes Chaumont, the west side of the Boise de Boulogne et al. They have nice spaces where dogs can run about. And if you do not have the time and really want your dog to have a taste of Paris, there are animal services to help your dog out too.