Where to walk your dog in Paris?
We propose to share with you some favorite spots of Vaika. We will support this section as we discover more.
But Paris is also the most visited city in the world...with its open-air monuments, its café terraces, its typical streets...Simply walking with your dog in the different districts of Paris allows you to experience exciting adventures and strengthen your relationship.
Left Bank
Tino Rossi Garden
Address : 2, quai Saint-Bernard, Paris 5th
Opening hours: 24 hours a day.
Dogs on leash only (except in the dedicated dog area)
One of our favorite weekend walks in Paris is to walk along the banks of the Seine. A beautiful walk is possible starting from the François Mitterrand Library, passing by Bercy and Austerlitz or even Notre Dame. You will meet many joggers, cyclists, pedestrians but also dogs, seagulls and pigeons!
Good plan: there are several locals who are used to meeting up in the morning at the lawn located near the entrance to the docks at the Arab World Institute (8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends). It's always nice to socialize and there are even dog birthdays celebrated there!
There is also a dog play area. Please note that this play area is relatively small and is more suitable for small dogs. We used to take Vaika there when she was young. Now she is a bit big to run around inside.
René Le Gall Square
Address : 1 rue Emile-Deslandres, Paris 13th
Access via rue Emile Deslandres to the upper part of the garden only
Opening hours: refer to the Town Hall website (different hours in winter and summer)
Dogs on leash only
René Le Gall Square is a lovely park located near Les Gobelins. It is a popular meeting point for locals to socialize and play with their dogs.
It is forbidden to let your dog loose despite an area that is clearly the doggies' favorite place. Multiple requests have been made by owners to secure and fence off an area to allow dogs to have fun in freedom. Unfortunately, local wars seem harsh and the agreement has not yet been given.
Everyone is therefore juggling with the law and there is often a game of cat and mouse with the park supervisors. In addition, the police are on the prowl and do not hesitate to note the identity of the owners or even issue fines.
Marius Constant Square
Address : 15 rue Saint-Médard, Paris 5th
Opening hours: refer to the Town Hall website (different hours in winter and summer)
Dogs on leash only
Located between Place Monge and Rue Mouffetard, Square Marius Constant is one of the only squares in the 5th arrondissement that allows dogs to enter.
It is forbidden to let your dog off the leash and it is important to remember that it is important to respect the work of gardeners. Too many people still do not pick up their dog's droppings, which is a shame for the image of dog owners in Paris. There is enough space to encourage meetings. Benches and a water fountain are available on site. In the summer, many students have lunch in this square. The atmosphere is rather nice with regulars from the neighborhood.
Bois de Vincennes
Address : Rte de la Pyramide, Paris 12th
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
One of the best places to walk your dog in Paris remains the famous Bois de Vincennes. A true green lung of the capital, it is full of paths and varied landscapes. It is a true paradise for walkers.
There are many areas in the Bois de Vincennes. Some are also used by dog walkers.
Right Bank
Sully Morland Canine Space
Address : At the Seine quays, near the Sully Morland bridge
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Dogs on the loose
Located near the Sully Morland metro station (Line 7), this dog area was recently opened and is a delight for dog owners living in central Paris.
This is a park that Vaika is particularly fond of. She knows the path that leads there very well and gets very excited every time we approach it. She knows that she always has great encounters there.
It is a well-frequented park. It has a few benches.
The park is long and allows dogs of all sizes to run freely. For Vaika, who is a greyhound who loves sprinting, it is pure bliss!
The only downside is that it quickly gets wet on rainy days and the ground turns into mud. It's best not to go there with nice shoes! Your dog won't even notice this inconvenience and will have a blast. On the other hand, you will have to clean it well when you get home!
Bercy Park
Address : At the Simone de Beauvoir footbridge, Paris 12th
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Dogs are not allowed in the fenced part of Bercy Park but are allowed on the large plains. It is a meeting place for the owners of the neighborhood.
You can get there via the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir which will give you a beautiful view of the 12th arrondissement.
Louvre Carousel Garden
Address : 6 Av. du Général Lemonnier, Paris 1st
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Located a stone's throw from the Tuileries Gardens and with a breathtaking view of the Louvre Pyramid, the Carrousel Garden is ideal for walking your dog at any time of the day.
Its large fresh lawns will delight your dog. Its high hedges of shrubs will delight your companion who will be able to venture to sniff out a thousand and one scents, following in the footsteps of his fellow dogs.
This is a meeting point for the neighborhood dogs. In the summer, there are crowds of tourists and locals who picnic or sunbathe. So you have to be careful with them and respect each other's space.
At the gates of Paris
There are many areas outside of Paris to discover. Many are even accessible by transport.
The Sceaux Park
Easily accessible by RER B, the Parc de Sceaux is a magnificent green space at the gates of Paris.
All the paths are allowed for dogs on a leash. But the main advantage is that they can be free in two huge dog parks (Siberian Plain and Plain of the 4 Statues).
Tip: Go in spring, when the cherry trees are in bloom. You will have a magical time, as if you were in Japan!
The streets of Paris, quite simply!
Apart from the green spaces, you can simply walk with your dog in the streets of Paris. Many neighborhoods are suitable for walking and the city of Paris is not that big compared to other world capitals. It can be easily crossed from North to South or from East to West.
For a dog, the city and its sidewalks can be a huge playground. Vaika's senses are constantly alert. At every post, every street corner, she finds new smells.
Paris is also famous for its terraces... These are places of life where we observe life passing by, where we remake the world. Vaika was used to spending quality time with us on terraces from a young age. She watches people passing by: she is an observer. We are very often well received with a dog on a terrace in Paris. Most establishments even offer a bowl of water.
Tip : You have to keep an eye on what your dog might put in its mouth. It was when we adopted Vaika that we realized the amount of trash present in the streets of the capital despite the remarkable work of the garbage collectors. In particular, there is a lot of food thrown on the ground. Pieces of glass are also legion, especially in the circles of earth surrounding the trees.
