Travelling with your dog in the Alpes-Maritimes
An English-language translation covering the Alpes-Maritimes, from Cannes to Menton via Nice, Antibes and the Mercantour backcountry. See the French page for the same listings in their original language.
87 listings in this department.
Beaches & the coast
Cani-plage de Menton
A beach officially dedicated to dogs, near the Garavan harbour.
Plage de la Lanterne
The only dog-friendly beach in Nice, on the western side of the city.
Îles de Lérins
Every cove on the two islands is accessible on a leash — more than 28 spots.
Plage de l'Ange Gardien
A small pebble cove in the continuation of the Marinières beach.
Plage de l'Hippodrome
The only authorised beach in Cagnes, with a dog shower.
Plage du Golfe Bleu
A dog-reserved area between Monaco and Menton.
Pointe des Douaniers Est
The only beach in Cap-d'Ail open to dogs, between Monaco and Nice.
Plage de Vaugrenier
Start of the dog-friendly stretch of the Alpes-Maritimes, with a dog shower.
Plage Cros deï Pin
Part of the beach is open to dogs, swimming allowed, above the harbour.
Plage de Lenval
Dedicated dog area open year-round, marked by two statues on the Promenade des Anglais.
Plage du Carras
Pebble beach open to dogs on a leash year-round, near Nice airport.
Plage de la Salis
Dogs on a leash allowed outside the beach season (mid-June to mid-September), with views of the snow-capped Alps.
Plage Vespins
Dogs allowed on a leash year-round, with a dedicated swimming area marked by two posts.
Gorges & rivers
Gorges de la Siagne
The river marking the border between the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes.
Gorges du Loup
Waterfalls and canyons in the Nice backcountry.
Gorges de Daluis
The "Nice Colorado": a canyon with 300m red cliffs, a regional nature reserve.
Clue de Saint-Auban
Jade-green pool at the heart of a narrow canyon, ruins of an old mill.
Clue d'Aiglun
Turquoise pools between limestone cliffs over 400m high, access on foot from Sallagriffon.
Cascade du Piaon
Jade-green natural pool a 10-minute walk away, between Sospel and the Col de Turini.
Walks
Mercantour National Park
Dogs banned from the park's core zone, even on a leash — the buffer zone is more tolerant.
The Baou de Saint-Jeannet
Dogs on a leash are welcome on this iconic summit, with a 360° view over the French Riviera.
Parc de la Grande Corniche
712 hectares above the French Riviera, leash mandatory for dogs year-round.
Mont Chauve d'Aspremont
Easy loop less than 15 km from Nice, dogs welcome on this summit with its old fort.
Parc du Vinaigrier
Easy, family-friendly trail in Nice, dogs must stay on a leash, view over the bay of Villefranche.
The Tire-Poil trail
Dogs tolerated on a leash on this coastal trail between cliffs and villas, at Cap d'Antibes.
Restaurants
Pain & Cie
Café-restaurant on Cours Saleya, continuous service, dog accepted with a water bowl.
Le Temps d'un Été
Beach restaurant on the Promenade des Anglais, Mediterranean cuisine, dog welcome mentioned.
Astoux et Brun
Seafood institution since 1953, dog accepted according to a specialised directory.
Chez Mô
Seafood brasserie right by the sea, between the ramparts and Cap d'Antibes, dogs accepted according to a specialised blog.
La Corderie
Mediterranean restaurant at the Port de la Darse, shaded terrace, dog welcome mentioned by customers.
Le Festival Plage
Seafront restaurant, Italian cuisine and seafood, dog welcome mentioned at booking.
Beau Rivage
Beach restaurant labelled Pet Friendly by the Nice tourist office.
La Barque Bleue
Restaurant at the harbour of Nice, labelled Pet Friendly by the tourist office.
Babbo Mio
Italian restaurant at Place du Pin, dogs on a leash welcome.
Achill's
Harbour restaurant, dogs well received according to the team.
Madame BLEUE
On the Promenade du Cap-Martin, a water bowl offered on arrival.
La Place de Mougins
Fine-dining village restaurant with a dedicated page on welcoming dogs.
Accommodation
Hôtel Negresco
The legendary palace hotel on the Promenade des Anglais welcomes dogs.
Camping La Provençale
Wooded setting near Cannes, between the sea and the Estérel massif.
Antibes area
Several campsites and hotels welcome dogs, conditions vary.
Cannes area
Hotels on the Croisette welcoming dogs, close to the Lérins Islands.
Menton / Roquebrune area
Seafront hotels, near the Garavan dog beach.
Cagnes / Villeneuve-Loubet area
Near two dog beaches equipped with showers.
Camping La Vieille Ferme
Family campsite 900m from the sea, leashed dogs welcome except categories 1 and 2.
Hôtel Brice Garden
4-star Pet Friendly certified hotel, 500m from the Promenade des Anglais.
Carlton Cannes
Historic palace hotel on the Croisette, dogs welcome in rooms for a surcharge.
Camping La Paoute
3-star campsite in the hills of Grasse, leashed dogs welcome.
L'Origane
Rooms and table d'hôtes in the Nice hinterland, dogs welcome free of charge.
Hôtel Méditerranée
3-star hotel in the town centre, dogs welcome with no extra charge except in the restaurant.
Camping Côté Mer
One small dog per rental accepted, official policy of the Marvilla Parks group.
Camping Les Gorges du Loup
Leashed dogs welcome, 3.60€/day surcharge, vaccination record required.
Camping Antipolis
4 stars — possible closure signal, call ahead to check before planning a visit.
Camping Green Park
4 stars, one leashed dog accepted with vaccination record and ID tag.
Activities
Parc canin du Lys
400 sqm fenced area with agility equipment, set up by the city in 2024.
Croix des Gardes Forest
80 ha of forest less than 1 km from the centre, dogs off the leash except on the fitness trail.
Menton's dog parks
Fenced areas with a water point to let your dog play off the leash.
ACTA
Dog club: training, obedience, agility, ring sport.
Club Canin de Grasse
Agility, obedience and hoopers, free trial session.
Club Canin Mouginois
Training, agility and hoopers, on the edge of the Parc de la Valmasque.
Nice's dog parks
14 fenced areas across the city, including Carol de Roumanie (1,416 sqm).
Lérins Islands
Ferry from Cannes harbour, dogs on a lead accepted on both islands.
Vets
UVDelta 06 — Veterinary Emergencies
The Alpes-Maritimes' dedicated veterinary emergency service, open nights, weekends and public holidays.
Clinique Vétérinaire Vetriviera
Vet clinic in Nice, which presents itself as open 24/7 with an emergency team.
Clinique Vétérinaire Univet Cannes Carnot
Vet clinic in Cannes advertising a 24/7 emergency service — a self-declared claim, not an independent confirmation.
Clinique Vétérinaire MyVet Port Vauban
Vet clinic in Antibes, a stone's throw from Port Vauban.
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Antoine
Vet clinic in Grasse, with an advertised 24/7 emergency service.
Clinique Vétérinaire du Careï
Vet clinic in Menton, imaging and care for dogs, cats and small pets.
Clinique Vétérinaire des Jasmins
Vet clinic in Vence, for dogs, cats and small pets.
Clinique de la Croix Rouge
24/7 emergencies advertised by the clinic itself, not independently verified.
Groomers
Au Paradis Canin
Grooming for dogs and cats, on avenue de la République.
Les Bains Canins
Grooming, spa and balneotherapy for dogs and cats.
Flash Canin
Grooming for dogs and cats, on avenue Pasteur.
Dog's Brushing
Grooming for dogs and cats, on boulevard Victor Hugo.
Elégance Canine
Grooming for dogs and cats since 2013, on avenue de Tournamy.
L'Eden Canin
Mobile grooming in a fitted-out motorhome, within a 20 km radius of Villeneuve-Loubet.
Atout Poils
Dog groomer on avenue Aristide Briand.
Square Dog
Dog groomer on boulevard Maréchal Juin.
Patoun
Grooming salon near Polygone Riviera, open since 2018.
A Fleur de Chiens
Dog groomer on avenue Janvier Passero.
Dog wash
Doggy Wash Express
A 100% self-service dog washing station on an automated terminal, 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.
Dogwash Perle and Co
Self-service dog washing, dogs up to 80 kg accepted, grooming also possible by appointment.
Dog Sit Home
Professional grooming salon and daycare, with a self-service wash option added on.
Esthétique Canin
Professional grooming salon with self-service washing without appointment (Lave Dog brand).
Dog sitters
AntibesDogz
Family boarding in Antibes: fully fenced garden, air-conditioned house, and round-trip transport possible.
DogSitting in Nice
Home boarding in Nice: your dog is the only one hosted, with a dog sitter who works from home.
Dog Attitude
Family boarding kennel for dogs and cats in Mougins, with heated kennels and an individual outdoor run under video surveillance.
Happytoutous
ACACED-certified dog sitting, very well rated by customers.
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