Visiting Paris with a Dog, Paris, France

Ah, the city of love. Why wouldn’t you want to share Paris with one of the most loyal loves of your life? Well, I can think of a few reasons, but I’ll get to those. Visiting Paris with a dog can be downright delightful as long as you are well prepared for what to expect.

Paris is one of those cities (like Vienna) that I like to call dog-owner friendly, but not so dog-friendly. Dogs are pretty much allowed everywhere you’ll want to eat, from sidewalk bistros to cafes to even some nicer restaurants. Not only are they allowed, but servers and restauranteurs will be positively doting. They’ll get pets and water, and you’ll instantly become one of the establishment’s favorite customers. The rumors are true – the French are much friendlier and warm when you have a dog. And of course, what dog wouldn’t love French food? Our dog had everything from steak frites to quiches and was in culinary heaven. But I would say that is just about where the city’s dog-friendliness ends. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).