Where are you allowed to take your pet in France?

Even inside France, rules and laws are quite pet friendly and so are the people. Almost fifty per cent of all households have a pet in France. Your pets can easily accompany you anywhere, from restaurants to trains to buses, provided you follow the rules laid down for per pet conduct in public places.



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Animals are not allowed on the Eiffel Tower apart from animals accompanying disabled people. All other animals will be refused.

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According to French law, as a tenant (locataire), you are allowed to own a pet. Therefore, if an agent or landlord informs you that dogs or cats or pets in general are prohibited in the apartment, it is not legally correct, even if it is stated in the contract.

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All dogs, cats and ferrets must have proof of a current rabies vaccination administered after a microchip was implanted to enter France. If your pet is entering France from a Listed Third Country, the primary rabies vaccination must be administered no sooner than 21 days before entering France.

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Can I take any animals or pets to Madame Tussauds? No. Animals or pets are not permitted into Madame Tussauds. However, we do permit Service Animals.

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Dogs can be taken on all French trains. Small dogs (under 6Kg) placed in containers not exceeding 45cm x 30cm x 25cm pay no more than €5.10 per journey. Larger dogs muzzled and on leads pay half the 2nd class full fare (even travelling in 1st class).

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Your pet will travel in the cabin if: They are below the maximum weight permitted by the airline. The average maximum weight is 8kg (including cage/carrier). Their carrier is generally no larger than 115 cm (L+W+H). Cage/carrier size and weight limits vary by airline.

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First, you'll need to get an AHC for your dog's first trip to France. Once there you can take your dog to a local vet and arrange for an EU pet passport to be issued. You can then use this to take your pooch to France for future trips.

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