Caen la mer with your dog, our pet-friendly guide

Is there such a thing as a 100% dog-friendly holiday? Yes, it’s called ‘toutourisme’! The Caen la mer Tourist Office has put together a list of pet-friendly accommodation, restaurants, activities and green spaces. Our pet-friendly guide makes it easy to plan your stay !

Authorised places to walk

Parks and gardens

Many walks are open to dogs on leads.

Find the list of natural areas where you can walk your dog :

The beaches

Still wondering whether you can walk your dog on the beach?

Here is the list of authorised beaches and the conditions of access :

• Ouistreham Riva-Bella beach :
  Dogs are allowed on the eastern part of the beach and on the Promenade de la Paix all year round on a lead. Please note that in the eastern area, the risk of fishing hooks in the rocks can be dangerous for your pet. In the Centre and West zones, dogs are permitted except from 15 June to 15 September, even on a lead.
• Colleville-Montgomery and Lion-sur-mer beaches : Dogs are allowed except from 15 June to 15 September.
• Hermanville-sur-mer beach : Dogs are allowed except from 15 June to 15 September between 9am and 7pm.

Accessible leisure activities

The Tourist Office’s guided tours are not open to pets, even on a lead, but some of our partners are happy to welcome you and your pooch!

And for a 100% successful holiday, here are our favourite activities to do with your four-legged friend:

• Take a stand-up paddle out to sea or on the River Orne
• Cani-cross in the Forêt de Grimbosq
• Play ball on the sand of one of the dog-friendly beaches
• Spend a wonderful afternoon at the dog park Will To Go Park

In transport

Car Nomad

The following are authorised:

• Guide dogs for blind or partially-sighted people and assistance dogs, on presentation of a certificate issued by a dog training school.
• National or municipal police dogs and dogs belonging to duly accredited security companies, provided they are kept on a lead and muzzled.
• Small, harmless animals (dogs weighing less than 10kg, cats, birds, etc.) if they are transported in suitably closed baskets or cages.

Large dogs, reptiles, insects, new pets (NAC) and category 1 and 2 dogs are not allowed in.

Twisto, Caen la mer’s transport network

As a general rule, animals are not permitted.
The following are permitted:

• Trained guide dogs for blind people, as well as small domestic animals if they are transported in suitably closed baskets or cages not exceeding 1 metre in length.

By bike

Don’t miss the chance to take your four-legged friend for a bike ride in a basket or a trailer. Find out more about our partner bike hire companies on this page.

Accommodation that accepts dogs

Find the list of our partner accommodation providers who accept pets on this page.

Restaurants that accept pets

Find the list of our partner restaurants that accept pets on this page.

Some useful contacts

• Calvados pound:
  Lieu-dit ‘Les Crasières’, Route de Saint-Manvieu-Norrey, 14790 Verson Tel:(+33)02 31 80 73 03
• Caen municipal police – Tel: (+33) 02 31 07 17 17
• Pet sitter platforms :
  https://www.animaute.fr/garde-animaux-caen-14000

Veterinary emergencies

• Veterinary clinic l’arche venoix tel: 02 31 75 20 97 Monday to Friday 8am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 7pm and Saturday 8am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm.
• Veterinary clinic cèdre à épron : 02 31 47 67 67 ( 24h/24, 7j/7 )
• Veterinary clinic de la porte d’espagne in Ifs: 02 31 72 92 46 (emergency service Saturday afternoons, Sundays and public holidays only)
• Poison control centre: Capae Ouest 8.30am to midnight, free call: 02 40 68 77 39

Cleanliness

• See the map of poop bag distributors in Caen
• See the map of canisites in Caen

Regulations

• As a reminder, if you do not pick up after your dog, you may be liable to a 2nd category penalty of 35 euros.
• For categorised dogs, you must hold a certificate of aptitude (licence to own a dog).