Travelling with your dog in the Var
An English-language pilot covering the Var department, on the French Riviera — the first fully translated department on Coco Explore. See the French page for the same listings in their original language.
147 listings in this department.
Beaches & the coast
Bonporteau Beach
Allowed for dogs year-round, 9pm to 6am, on leash.
Bandol Dog Beach
A pebble beach entirely reserved for dogs, just below the stadium.
Canadel Beach
Dogs on leash allowed outside the summer season, or before 8am / after 7pm in summer.
Plage de la Douane
White sand and a Napoleon-era customs house, dogs on leash welcome year-round.
Escalet Beach
Fine sand, crystal-clear water and a dog shower to rinse your dog after swimming.
Pont du Préconil Dog Beach
The only part of the town-centre beach allowed for dogs, year-round.
Pointe des Sardinaux
Wild headland nicknamed "little Corsica", dogs welcome except in July-August.
Port Grimaud Sud Beach
No restriction off-season, or from 9pm to 6am in summer, facing Saint-Tropez.
Mourillon beaches
Since 2026, dogs on leash year-round with no time restriction on the Promenade Henri-Fabre (not on the sand).
Brutal Beach
A dog area on Bonnegrâce beach, between surfing and swimming.
Cani Plouf
A cove entirely dedicated to dogs, accessible year-round.
Toutou Beach
The one exception to the ban on dogs on the city's beaches.
Argens Beach
Dog area year-round, no time restriction, near the Villepey ponds.
Mérou Beach
Dog beach open year-round, sand and pebbles, shaded by pines, free parking.
Fort de Brégançon Beach
Small pebble beach right past the Fort, dogs welcome year-round.
Tamaris Beach — dog sector
Between Tamaris and Argentière, dogs on leash tolerated.
Pampelonne Beach
Dogs on leash allowed year-round along the 4.5 km of the bay.
Bonne Terrasse Beach
A small, quiet, unsupervised cove — dogs on leash welcome year-round.
Beaurivage Beach
New for 2026: a stretch of beach reserved for dogs right in downtown Saint-Raphaël.
Pipady Beach
A fenced 2000 m² dog beach, free and open access year-round.
Anse Tabarly
Dog beach open year-round, dedicated swimming ramp for dogs, free access.
La Ponche and La Fontanette beaches
The two tiny beaches of the old village, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
Le Treizain Beach
Beach on the road to Saint-Tropez, dogs on leash allowed, gulf views.
Le Rayol Beach
Pebble and sand beach below the village, dogs allowed outside the summer swimming hours.
La Bouillabaisse Beach
Wide sandy beach at the entrance of Saint-Tropez, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
Graniers Beach
Small sandy cove below the Citadel, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
Canebiers Beach
Family-friendly sandy beach facing the sunset, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
Les Salins Beach
500 m family beach away from the crowds, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
La Moutte Beach
300 m wild beach tucked away, dogs on leash allowed at set hours.
La Moune Beach
Small hidden beach with a sailing school, dogs on leash welcome year-round.
Pramousquier Beach
Fine white sand on the Lavandou border, dogs on leash allowed outside 8am-7pm in summer.
Cabasson Beach
Large fine-sand beach near the Fort, dogs allowed November to March only.
Le Gouron Beach
Between La Favière and Le Lavandou, dogs on leash welcome year-round, summer included.
Plage des Marines de Cogolin
400 m of sand, dogs on a leash allowed 7pm-1am in high season, free access all day out of season.
Plage du Pacha
Secluded dog beach, reachable on foot (~900 m), open year-round, dogs on a leash.
Lakes & rivers
Lake Saint-Cassien
Dogs on a leash all year round on the shores (Plage de l'Américain), dog swimming banned everywhere.
Lac de Sainte-Croix
The most famous lake in the Verdon, spectacular turquoise waters.
Lac de Carcès
Rural, peaceful setting, less than an hour from the coast.
Lac du Revest
A small green lake 20 minutes from Toulon.
Cascade de Sillans
A 42-metre waterfall and turquoise river, easy walk.
Ravin du Mal Infernet
The lake has been drained since 2009 — it's now a ravine/stream, an 8.5 km walk, dogs on a leash.
Nartuby River
Waterfalls, natural pools and a Himalayan suspension bridge.
Gorges du Destel
Limestone canyon with pools, 15 minutes from Toulon.
Pont de Mons — Siagnole
A low-key swimming spot, with very limited parking.
Gorges du Caramy
Easy-to-reach river, from the Saut de Cabri to the Roman bridge.
Argens River
Calm swimming on the Var's main river.
Gorges du Blavet
Small wooded canyon with red cliffs, Corsica-style.
Gorges de la Siagne
The river marking the border between the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes.
Vinon Lake
A quiet alternative at the end of the Verdon gorges.
Vallon Sourn
Argens gorges, dogs on a leash allowed, unsupervised swimming, plenty of natural shade.
Walks
Coastal Trail — Pointe du Dattier
An easy on-leash walk you can do any time, between scrubland and sea views.
Plaine des Maures
Reserve under restricted access since 2021 — only the Sentier de la Résilience (Lac des Escarcets) remains open, dogs on a leash.
Massif de la Sainte-Baume
Regional nature park, family-friendly trails.
Giens Peninsula
Coastal trail of 7 to 10.5 km depending on the stretch — dogs officially banned on the sentier du littoral (TPM regulation).
Coastal Trail Saint-Cyr ↔ Bandol
Dogs on a leash on the trail, but banned on the Port d'Alon beach from April to September (9am-5pm).
Coastal Trail – Gigaro → Cap Lardier
Domaine du Cap Lardier, leash mandatory, view of Cap Taillat.
Mont Faron – Fort de la Croix Faron
Panoramic view of Toulon harbour, but no water point on the route.
Dolmen de Gaoutabry
Shaded forest tracks, regulated access in summer.
Coastal Trail – Le Lavandou / La Fossette
⚠️ Dogs banned from all 12 Lavandou beaches from April to October.
Coastal Trail – Favière → Cap Blanc
Listed site, sections along cliff edges, view of Port-Cros.
Coastal Trail – Cabasson → Estagnol
Easy, suitable for children, view of the Fort de Brégançon.
Coastal path — from La Moutte to Les Salins
A stretch of the old customs officers' path between two wild beaches, dogs on leash welcome.
Restaurants
L'Esquinade Plage
A Pampelonne institution for 50 years, feet in the sand, dogs allowed.
La Suite
World cuisine with Italian influences, air-conditioned terrace with harbour view.
Les Rôtisseurs de la Côte
Fresh seafood and fish by the water, open lunch and dinner.
La Grignoterie
Sandwich shop and fast food, affordable prices, dogs generally welcome — to confirm on-site.
Marius à la Plage
Fresh Mediterranean cuisine at Gigaro, on-site parking.
Nautic Beach
Traditional cuisine, feet in the sand, Plage du Débarquement.
Le Migon
Provençal cuisine at Pampelonne, open all year, dogs allowed.
Le Pescadou
Traditional Mediterranean cuisine, terrace at Port Santa Lucia.
Moelleuses & Persillées
Bistronomic cuisine, aged meats and seafood, dogs allowed.
Le Cabanon
Vintage French Riviera beach dining, close to the Woof & Wow park.
O Créol'
Creole cuisine at Port de la Capte, described as very pet friendly in reviews.
La Petite Étoile
A town-centre brasserie-restaurant, confirmed dog-friendly.
Restaurant Le Jardin
Fine dining cuisine, confirmed dog-friendly, booking advised.
La Baie des Voiles
Panoramic view over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, dogs allowed.
Le Café de France
Provençal brasserie on the village square, dogs allowed.
Le Carillon
Franco-Italian cuisine, terrace, dogs warmly welcomed.
Feel Food
Healthy, vegetarian cuisine, shaded terrace, dogs allowed on the terrace.
Le Grand Pin
Tested in person by Coco: dogs welcome on the terrace, right on the port's canals.
Le Bateau Ivre
Brasserie at the Nouveau Port in Cavalaire, seafront terrace: dogs welcome, seen in person by the Coco Explore team.
La Halle de Grimaud
Organic grocery, caterer and weekend oyster bar, tasting terrace — pets allowed (tourist office).
Accommodation
Camping Baie de Cavalaire
4-star campsite 400m from the beach, dogs accepted under conditions.
Camping La Plage d'Argens
Direct walking access to a dog-friendly beach, between Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Domaine du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Up to 2 dogs accepted, a small welcome gift on arrival.
Camping Le Méditerranée
Right on the water, dogs accepted even in the campsite's restaurant.
Camping La Pinède
Transparent dog rate (€2/night), between Toulon and Bandol.
Saint-Raphaël area
Family campsites between the Estérel and the sea, dogs accepted.
3 dog-friendly hotels in Sanary
Adonis Sanary, Hostellerie La Farandole, Hôtel Restaurant de la Tour.
Toulon area
Dog-friendly city hotels, a good base to explore the harbour.
Bandol area
Seafront hotels, a stone's throw from the Dog Beach.
Camping L'Argentière (Cogolin)
Camping Sunêlia L'Argentière and dog-friendly cottages around the gulf.
Le Lavandou area
Family campsites, an area with few dog beaches.
Château de la Messardière
5-star hotel with grounds and sea view, 10 min from Pampelonne, dogs welcome (variable supplement).
La Croix-Valmer / Bormes area
Holiday villages, note: the local dog beach was removed back in 2018.
Le Verger Maelvi
Mediterranean villa-style with pool and garden, dogs accepted.
Activities
Woof & Wow (Woof Park)
Fenced dog park with free access, with a fun agility course.
Woof Haven Toulon
Fenced field for private hire, ideal for fearful or escape-prone dogs.
Parc de Lices
Large 90,000 m² urban park, facilities for dog sports.
Parc des Cèdres
7,000 m² green space, pleasant setting for a family walk.
Canicross 83
FSLC-affiliated club: canicross, cani-mountain-biking, cani-hiking, ski-joring.
Bruscain Paddle
Dog-friendly paddleboarding and kayaking in a sheltered bay, sunset outings.
Kayak/paddleboard rental — Lake Sainte-Croix
Dogs allowed on the paddleboards, a rarity on this lake.
PLAYA Location
Electric boats towards the Verdon Gorges, dog on board confirmed.
Club Canin Dracenois
Fenced training ground, classes from puppy to adult.
Les Trévires
Multi-discipline dog club: obedience, ring, mondioring, rescue.
TLV-TVM
Ferry to Porquerolles and Port-Cros, dogs accepted free of charge.
Vedettes Îles d'Or
Ferry to Port-Cros and Porquerolles, dogs on a lead accepted.
Place des Lices market
Provençal market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, under century-old plane trees.
Mourillon dog park
Two off-lead enclosures (small / medium-large dogs), free access year-round, benches and a water point.
Ranch La Mène
Mini petting farm (feed ponies, goats, sheep, poultry), riding centre and western-style restaurant Le Grill du Ranch, at the foot of the Maures. Dogs tolerated on site and at the restaurant.
Vets
Clinique Vétérinaire Tison
Second vet clinic in Cavalaire-sur-Mer.
Vétérinaires des Îles d'Or
English-speaking team, handy for foreign visitors.
Riviera Vet
Specialises in UK pet passports and deworming.
Colibri'Vet
Offers physiotherapy sessions.
Clinique Vétérinaire des Arènes
General medicine and complementary care (homeopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture).
Clinique Vétérinaire Univet Saint-Raphaël
Vet clinic in central Saint-Raphaël.
Clinique Vétérinaire Font Pré
Vet clinic in central Toulon.
UVDelta 83
Dedicated emergency vet practice, presenting itself as open 24/7.
V2U Toulon
Emergency-only vet clinic, national network, for nights, weekends and public holidays (24/7 only on public holidays).
Clinique Vétérinaire de La Clauvade
Large clinic (15 vets) with an on-call 24/7 emergency rota claimed by the practice.
Clinique Vétérinaire du Dr Jackowski
256 avenue Maréchal Lyautey, Cavalaire-sur-Mer — dogs, cats, exotic pets. 4.8/5 from 85 reviews.
Groomers
Au Chien Galant
Grooming in the town centre, open Monday to Friday.
Coeur de Poils
A space dedicated to animal wellbeing, closed on weekends.
Abracadachien
Grooming by appointment, in salon or at home.
Groomer Muller Pierre-Frank
Grooming salon on avenue du Cinsault.
Au Chien Chic
Baths, clipping, free nail trim, Mourillon district.
Bellou Toilettage
Stress-free salon, welcomes dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and birds.
Pat Toutou
Grooming in salon or at home, dietary advice included.
Nalla Toilettage
20 years of experience, good reputation with difficult dogs.
L'Atelier De Croustille
Dog grooming, hours vary by day.
DOG STATION
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am-7pm.
Flair Elegance
Experienced with grooming large breeds.
Id'fix
Experienced with long-haired dogs.
Au Poil Frivole
Dog grooming — check by phone for large breeds.
Le Coin Canin
Grooming salon in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
La Calinerie
Experienced groomer, avenue de Provence in Fréjus.
Dog wash
Toutou Douche
Municipal dog washing station at Les Marines de Cogolin, behind the water sports centre.
The Dog Wash
Self-service dog washing station, ZAC des Pradeaux, open 24/7 all year round.
Harbour Dog Wash
Self-service washing 24/7, €10 for 10 minutes then €2/2 min, run by Speed Laverie.
Dog wash — Laverie La Baleine
Self-service dog washing station attached to a launderette, open 24/7.
iClean DogWash
Open 24/7, €12 for 20 minutes, at the far end of the harbour.
Wash.ME Dog Wash Station
Small dog €10/10min, large dog €15/15min, next to the Avia station.
Dog sitters
Pat'Enfoliz
Independent pet sitting between Toulon and Hyères: visits, walks and home boarding.
Pour Les Pattounes
Home sitting (visits, walks) in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël — not boarding with accommodation.
Pension Familiale La Seyne
Home sitting and boarding, all breeds and ages, 8 years of experience according to the official Facebook page.
Symbiose Éducateur Canin
Dog training centre with boarding as a complementary service, short and long stays.
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