It’s a fact: Parisians love dogs! So much so, in fact, that Paris is said to be the city with the highest density of dogs per square kilometer in the world: 300,000 dogs on 105 km² to be precise. Adopting a dog means adopting its lifestyle and agreeing to go outside more often for its well-being. But not all parks are dog-friendly! So where can you take your beloved pooch for a walk in Paris? Discover all our favorite itineraries!
Parc Monceau, on a leash and only in concrete areas
This lovely 8-hectare park is equally pleasant for joggers and picnickers. If you’ve got a dog, it’s perfectly possible to walk him here. Please note, however, that dogs must be kept on a leash and are not allowed on the lawn. You can walk them in the allées Ferdousi and Comtesse-de-Ségur.
Bois de Boulogne, a dog’s favorite playground
The Bois de Boulogne is quite simply the favorite playground for dogs and their masters. Located in the 16ᵉ arrondissement, it will offer you 846 hectares on the banks of the Seine. You can walk your dog with or without a leash in two areas: the Longchamps lawn in the center-north of the park, and the Espérance lawn to the south. Dog play equipment is also available, so you and your dog can have lots of fun together.
🐕 Bois de Boulogne, 75016 Paris
The Bois de Vincennes, ideal for walking your dog off-leash
The Bois de Vincennes is the capital’s largest green space. Located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, it covers 995 hectares of greenery! It’s the perfect place to take your pooch off-leash in Paris! Two caniparks, located between the racecourse and the INSEP, are available for this purpose. Added bonus: several games have been installed so your dog and his four-legged friends can let off steam.
🐕 Rte de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a beautiful park to walk your dog in Paris
This former open-air quarry in the 19th arrondissement is a pleasant green spot for your dog. Once you’ve got your dog on a leash, you’ll be able to explore the 25 hectares of parkland together: a lake, a grotto, a waterfall… Please note that your beloved pooch is not allowed on the lawns.
Jardin du Luxembourg, an elegant green space for your pooch
You may not have known it, but the Jardin du Luxembourg, as chic as it is, allows dogs to tread its grounds. You can stroll along the edge of the park, as well as the historic alleys between rue Auguste-Comte and boulevard Saint-Michel. Your dog must always be kept on a leash, and avoid green areas where it is not allowed. An opportunity for you to visit the Latin Quarter and enjoy Paris’s sixth arrondissement.
🐕 Jardin du Luxembourg, 75006 Paris
Ile de la Jatte, the favorite spot to walk your dog in total freedom
Ile de la Jatte is home to a super, totally secure caniparc where you can let your dog frolic with his fellow dogs. You can introduce him to other friends, play with him, and why not take him for a walk along the quayside when it’s too hot. The park has all the comforts to make your outing a success: bag dispensers, fountains… Something tells us you’ll love going there!
🐕 4 boulevard du Parc 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
The Ranelagh garden on the petite ceinture
This nugget on the petite ceinture is a great place to walk your beloved dog. The caniparc is large and fenced, so he can stretch his legs without a leash. You can also walk your dog on a leash along the park’s paths. A great place for a pleasant stroll!