Cannes

Cannes' medieval hilltop old town rises steeply above the old port in cobbled lanes with panoramic views over the bay and Lérins Islands. The walking circuit — 40 minutes return from the port — opens onto the Place de la Castre with its medieval tower. Dogs on leads are entirely at home here.

Cannes' covered market, open every morning except Monday, is one of the finest Provençal markets on the Côte d'Azur: Var vegetables, Mediterranean fish, cheeses, and flowers. Dogs on leads are welcomed throughout and the vendors are entirely accustomed to them.

The 2 km Boulevard de la Croisette, running from the Pointe Croisette to the Palais des Festivals, is Cannes' most famous address. The promenade is fully dog-friendly year-round — a wide, palm-lined walkway with sea views for its entire length.

The largest of the Lérins Islands, 15 minutes by ferry from the old port, is blanketed in pine forest threaded with coastal trails. Dogs are permitted on all paths — one of the rare places near Cannes where a dog can walk freely in a natural coastal environment.

The old port of Cannes, in a horseshoe curve between Le Suquet and the Palais des Festivals, is lined with fishing boats, yachts, and terrace brasseries. The quaysides offer a flat walk ideal for dogs, and several terrace cafés accept dogs.

Cannes' main urban park, set on a hillside north of the Croisette with rose beds and shaded alleys. It is the daily walking ground of Cannes dogs — busy mornings, quieter weekday afternoons. Dogs must stay on leads.