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Enjoying La Ciotat with your dog
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Our canine companions are an integral part of our lives. On this page, you’ll find all the best places to visit and other useful information to help you enjoy your time in La Ciotat with your dog!

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The Toutourisme label

Created in 2007 by the Troyes Tourist Office, this label recognises venues that welcome pet owners at various attractions and accommodation providers.

At the La Ciotat Tourist Office, you’ll be welcomed with a welcome pack including:
– a practical guide (useful addresses, restaurants, parks and gardens, etc.)
– dog waste bags*
– a sample of pet food suitable for your pet, courtesy of our partner LAPSA*
– Not to mention a ‘Toutoubar’, available all year round in the reception area

*while stocks last

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Where can I walk my dog?

The dog beach

This beach, reserved exclusively for dogs and their owners, is situated between the Villa des Tours and the Capucins East Beach. Dogs can play, run and cool off in complete freedom.

Île Verte

Dogs are allowed on board the shuttle boat, which runs a 10-minute service from April to September between Port-Vieux in La Ciotat and Île Verte, the only wooded island in the Bouches-du-Rhône and the Calanques National Park. The Saint-Pierre, La Plageolle and Seynerolles calanques offer your dog the chance to enjoy a swim in a stunning setting. Dogs must be kept on a lead on the ferry and along the hiking trails on the island.

Mugel Park

This splendid 12-hectare botanical park is situated above the Calanque du Mugel. It features countless tropical and Mediterranean plant species and has a picnic area and a children’s playground.

Dogs must be kept on a lead. Open from 8am to 8pm from 1 April to 30 September and from 9am to 6pm from 1 October to 31 March. The park may be closed in the event of adverse weather conditions (fire risk, strong winds, etc.).

The Domaine de la Tour Park

A 700m² dog park has been created within this urban sports park (entrance via the gate to the left of the park’s historic entrance (allée d’oliviers)). It features an activity area for dogs with a range of obstacles, including a hurdle, a swing, a fence, a tunnel, a slalom course and a platform. These balance, obedience and play exercises are ideal for improving a dog’s speed and boosting its confidence, precision and fluidity of movement, as well as developing agility and coordination through jumping, etc.

Dogs do not need to be kept on a lead within the areas designated for them. Open all year round, every day from 8 am to 6 pm

The City Garden

This public garden is situated near the town centre. It’s a great place to take a break, with plenty of benches and pergolas. It’s also very popular with children thanks to its playground.

Dogs must be kept on a lead. Open from 7.00 am to 9.30 pm from 1 July to 31 August and from 7.00 am to 7.30 pm from 1 September to 30 June.

Take a look at our tourist guide (from page 14) to find out about lovely walks you can go on with your dog.

To best protect the countryside and biodiversity, we recommend sticking to the signposted paths to preserve natural areas. Dogs must be kept on a lead and are not allowed on the beaches (except on the dog beach).

Where can I find dog waste bags?

The Town of La Ciotat provides dog owners with around sixty ‘toutounettes’ installed throughout the town. Bags are also available atthe town hall reception and, on request, from the Tourist Office.

The vast majority of these dispensers are located along Boulevard Anatole France, on the Patrick Boré cycle path and along the beaches.

In return, the council expects dog owners to act as responsible citizens by picking up after their pets. Picking up after your dog is a responsible thing to do, but failing to do so is an offence punishable by a fine of €135. We would also like to remind you that it is forbidden to take bags from the bag dispenser for your own personal use (these bags are not intended to come into contact with food). Please be considerate of other dog owners who will be using the area after you 🙂

The bags must not be thrown into drains, as they would then end up in the natural environment. They must be disposed of in bins.

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My dog:

— Is tattooed or microchipped.
— Has an up-to-date vaccination record or passport.
— Has a lead and a collar with his name on it.
— Must wear a muzzle if it falls into the 1st or 2nd category:

    • Category 1 (attack dogs): American Staffordshire Terrier-type dogs (formerly Staffordshire Terriers), also known as ‘pit bulls’; Mastiff-type dogs, also known as ‘Boer-bulls’; Tos-type dogs
    • Category 2 (guard and defence dogs): American Staffordshire Terriers (formerly Staffordshire Terriers), Rottweilers, Rottweiler-type dogs, and Tosa dogs

As a pet owner, :

— in summer, I keep an eye on the temperature inside the house. It needs to be cool enough as he struggles in the heat.
— I check outside to make sure there are shaded areas where my dog can lie down.
— I always take him out on a lead.
— I give him water regularly, changing his bowl frequently and filling it with fresh water.
— I carry dog waste bags and pick up after him.
— I never leave him alone in the car, even for a short stop.
— I avoid walking him during the hottest part of the day, preferring to go out in the morning or late afternoon.
— At the beach, I have a parasol and, if possible, a mist sprayer
— I take care to protect his paw pads when the sand is scorching hot on the beach.
— I wash his paws thoroughly after a day at the beach.
— I’m very vigilant when he’s climbing rocks.
— I put a sticker on the car to let people know he’s on board.
— I only walk him on marked paths to protect biodiversity.
— I keep an eye out for any processionary caterpillars and ticks.

Further information is available on the website www.30millionsdamis.fr

LAPSA

Our partner

LAPSA works closely with veterinary nutritionists to create recipes specially designed to suit each animal’s physiology and medical conditions. LAPSA dry food is designed to support animals throughout their lives.

By supporting LAPSA®, every purchase of a bag of dry food helps to provide three meals to independent animal shelters in France. In its first year, this initiative has already enabled the distribution of over 120,000 meals, helping to improve the lives of animals in need.

In addition to its commitment to animal welfare, LAPSA also looks after its customers by offering a loyalty programme that provides benefits such as discounts and gifts.