Holiday with my dog : practical information | Charm of Provence & French Riviera

Before you leave

To avoid any unpleasant surprises, you’ll need to make a few preparations!

Things to check:

Identification
My dog is identified and the telephone number I provided is still valid: identification, by tattoo or microchip, has been compulsory since 1999 for all dogs over 4 months old.
As well as being a legal requirement, it gives my pet a status and an identity and makes it easier to find them if they run away.
Vaccination certificate/passport
Your vaccination booklet or passport is up-to-date. It may be required in some accommodation.
Request information when you book and find your accommodation here.
Insurance
Check that your insurance policy covers you if your pet does anything silly while you’re on holiday (the civil liability cover included in comprehensive home-insurance policies extends to damage caused by your pet, just like any other member of the family).
Final details
Make sure:
– That they’re wearing a collar with your phone number on it,
– That their suitcase is packed: vaccination booklet, lead, collar, water bottle, bowls, food, basket, cushion, favourite toy and first aid kit.

Once on site

When you arrive, don’t forget all your good habits!

Take care in the heat

Don’t leave your dog in the car, even with windows open.

Temperatures En Voiture La Chaleur Est Mortelle Pour Le Chien

Good to know

– Keep your dog on a lead when you go out in the village, to the port, in the countryside or on the beach.

– Be a good citizen: pick up your dog’s waste and throw it in the bin. In Grimaud, you can be fined up to €135 if you do not comply with these instructions (see map of poop-bag locations below).

– Avoid going out in the hot weather and regularly offer your dog water. (see map of fountains below).

– Remember to protect your dog against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

– After a swim in the sea, rinse your dog in fresh water to get rid of the sand and salt.