Discover the Dog Guide!
Do you love to travel but can't imagine leaving your faithful four-legged companion at home? Good news: La Roche-sur-Yon is a dog-friendly destination The Tourist Office — Destination La Roche-sur-Yon has designed the Doggie Guide, a practical booklet entirely dedicated to dog owners who wish to explore the Vendée in complete serenity, with their pet.
What is Toutourism?
Dog tourism is a national label Founded in 2007, it now brings together more than 59 destinations in France. Its objective is simple: to allow tourists to going on holiday with their dogwithout constraint, by giving them access to all useful information about places that welcome pets.
La Roche-sur-Yon is part of this network and is committed to reserving a heartwarming welcome For dog lovers: a Dog Bar at the Tourist Office so your dog can quench its thirst, and a welcome pack offered including LAPSA kibble, a toiletry bag and that famous guide.
What the Dog Guide contains:
The Guide Dog is your indispensable travel companion to help you plan your stay in La Roche-sur-Yon with your pet. It lists the following for you and your dog:
🐾 Accessible parks and natural sites
The destination is full of green spaces where you can walk your dog freely or on a leash:
- The François Mitterrand Garden – a green oasis opposite the Prefecture, in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon
- The Chaize Forest – 600 hectares of nature in Fougeré, with historical trails and picnic tables
- The Girondins Wood – ideal for family walks, mushroom picking and mountain biking
- Moulin Papon Lake – a soothing walk between town and country
- The Alluchon and Rivoli Park – footpaths and cycle paths along the banks of the Yon
- The Plessis Bergeret Pond – 8 hectares of preserved nature in La Ferrière
🏛️ Dog-friendly historical and cultural sites
Your dog can also accompany you in discovering the heritage of La Roche-sur-Yon:
- The Animals of Place Napoléon – François Delarozière's famous mechanical bestiary, available free of charge
- The Extraordinary Vegetable Garden – a 7-hectare park dedicated to biodiversity, with more than 1,500 plant varieties
- The Gardens of the Companions – a historic haven of peace in the heart of the city
- The Old Wash House of La Chaize-le-Vicomte – a heritage site that can be visited freely all year round
- The Oriole Gardens in Venansault – 5 hectares dedicated to Asia, between Japan and Bali
🏨 Dog-friendly accommodations
Several establishments in the destination welcome your pet (subject to a supplement):
- Square Lodge Hotel (certified) QualiDog), Mercure Hotel, Kyriad Hotel, Hotel de la Gare, Campanile Hotel, B&B Hotel, Ibis Hotel
- Campsites: Campilo, La Maison Neuve, Le Moulin de Rambourg
- Unusual accommodations: Domaine de La Girardière, Vendée Yurt
🍽️ Dog-friendly restaurants and bars
Many establishments in the city centre welcome you and your dog, on their terraces or indoors: La Guinguette du Piquet, Grind, Monkey Place / Bistro Yonnais, Les 3 Brasseurs, Pub LaFayette, Café Gonflé, Dulcem…
🎾 Special activities for your dog
La Roche-sur-Yon and its surroundings offer original activities to do with your pet:
- Dog-hiking with Doggy'Sport, cani cross in the Olonne forest, agility at the Yonnais Canine Club
- Cani-paddle in Les Sables d’Olonne, canoeing swimming at Triaize Sauveterre beach (Dogs accepted all year round)
- Landreau Dog Park In Les Herbiers – 24/24 free access without a leash
Practical advice before traveling with your dog:
Before hitting the road, remember to check a few essentials:
- Up-to-date vaccination record
- Identification (tattoo or electronic chip)
- The leash, collar, and muzzle for category 1 or 2 dogs
- Dog waste bags to respect public spaces
- Never leave your dog alone in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.
Download or browse the Dog Guide
The Dog Guide is available free of charge at the Tourist Office. 33 Place Napoléon, 85000 La Roche-sur-YonYou can also view or download it directly below:
For any questions, our team is available to help you organize your dog-friendly stay in the best possible conditions.
📍 Destination La Roche-sur-Yon
33 Place Napoléon – 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon
www.destination-larochesuryon.fr