Praktische tips voor een bezoek aan Perpignan met hond

Most Roussillon beaches near Perpignan ban dogs from 15 June to 15 September. For a summer beach day, use the fishermen's-huts section of Canet's Lido, which allows leashed dogs year-round. In spring and autumn, Torreilles, Sainte-Marie and others open up to leashed dogs.

Perpignan is one of the sunniest cities in France, with summer days often above 30C and a strong, dry Tramontane wind off the Pyrenees. Walk dogs early or after sunset, carry water, and test the pavement with your hand. The wind can unsettle nervous dogs, so keep a secure leash and harness.

A leash is mandatory in the city except inside the roughly 37 marked dog areas (espaces canins), shown on the official mairie map. Carry your dog's EU pet passport, microchip and rabies records. Owners must clear up; fines apply. Buy a pet ticket at the station for trains, and carry a muzzle for larger dogs on buses and trains.