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Dogs make wonderful travel companions and are welcome on Île de Ré.
However, a few rules apply to help preserve the quality of the beaches. Some Île de Ré beaches are dog-friendly while others allow dogs only at certain times of day. Some specify that dogs must be on a lead, and, on other beaches, dogs are not allowed at all.
Below is a list of rules for each village, so that you can enjoy the beach with your dog in a respectful manner:
Dogs are allowed between 8pm and 10am on certain beaches (Plage du Défend and Plage Nord, except the Promenade Théodore Porsain), as long as they are kept on a lead.
From 1 June to 30 September, dogs are not allowed on Plage Sud (from the bridge to Pas de la Fontaine) or Plage Nord (Promenade Théodore Porsain) at any time of day.
Dogs are allowed on the beach from October to April.
Dogs are strictly prohibited on all beaches at any time of year.
Dogs are strictly prohibited on all beaches at any time of year.
Dogs are allowed on Plage des Gouillauds (between Les Grenettes and Gros Jonc). On Plage des Batteries, dogs are tolerated on a 100 m stretch to the west of the beach.
Dogs are tolerated on all beaches from 1 October to 31 March, provided they are kept on a lead, and under their owner’s responsibility.
They are strictly prohibited from 1 April to 30 September (Article 17 of 12/2010) on Plage de Gros Jonc as far as Plage du Petit Sergent.
Any stray pets will be taken to the Île de Ré animal refuge, Association de Protection des Animaux Rétais (APAR). Guide dogs and rescue-trained dogs are allowed on the beaches in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré all year round.
Dogs are strictly prohibited on all beaches from 1 June to 30 September and during the French school holidays.
Dogs are strictly prohibited on all beaches at any time of year.
Dogs are allowed on Plage de la Grange from 1 October to 31 May.
They are allowed on Plage de la Pointe de Grignon and Plage de Radia from 1 September to 30 June.
From 15 June to 15 September, dogs are allowed on Plage de la Conche-des-Baleines and Plage de la Côte Sauvage from 7pm to 9am.
From 1 June to 30 September, dogs are allowed on the beaches from 8pm to 10am. There is no time restriction the rest of the year.
From 1 June to 30 September, dogs are strictly prohibited on the beaches from 10am to 8pm.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed on all beaches on Île de Ré and in other public spaces. As the dog’s owner, you simply need a disability card, a trainer’s certificate, or the identification card for the dog in training, showing the details of its foster family. Both experienced dogs and those in training have the same rights, provided those being trained are accompanied by their trainer.
For further information on beach access for guide dogs and assistance dogs, see the official website here (in French)
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Dogs are often prohibited from beaches for safety and hygiene reasons.
Did you know that dogs running on the beach or leaving their faeces can also cause serious problems for wildlife? Keeping your dog on a lead, and taking a detour around a flock of birds to leave them in peace, goes a long way towards preserving the natural beauty of our beaches.
The little ringed plover is an increasingly rare bird, which nests at the top of beaches, laying its eggs in the sand, which makes them particularly vulnerable. Walkers and dogs are among the main threats to their nests, so it is vital to take care not to disturb these harmless birds.
It can be tempting to let your dog off its lead when going for a walk in the forest. Yet, this seemingly harmless act can have a significant impact on wildlife.
All year round, dogs must remain under their owner’s supervision and not stray more than 100 m.
*Forest paths are understood in the broadest sense to include forest roads, paths and trails, in particular GR trails and all footpaths. Forest partitions, firebreaks and field boundaries are not considered to be paths.
We recommend contacting your town council about catching animal pests in no-hunt zones, as this may lead to annual prohibition (depending on municipal decree and local hunting associations).
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