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Travelling with your dog in Angers

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In Angers, leaving your dog at home when you’re away on holiday is out of the question! Whether you’re just passing through or a local seeking ideas for outings, the city and its surroundings offer plenty of experiences to share with your pet.

Published on 22 May 2026

Why choose Angers as a dog-friendly* destination?

  
A green city 

Angers is one of the greenest cities in France, with plenty of trees and gardens to enjoy with your dog.

      

    The banks of the Maine and Loire rivers

    With its well-developed quays and towpaths, it’s the perfect place to take a stroll along the water’s edge, amid a Loire landscape ideal for recharging your batteries alongside your furry friend.

      
    Welcoming urban parks

    From the Le Mail Garden to the Balzac Park, Angers offers up several urban parks just perfect for a nature break and relaxing with your dog.

      
    Pet-friendly culture

    Galleries, cultural venues and events sometimes accept dogs on leads, allowing you to discover the art of Anjou without leaving your pet behind.

      
    Soft mobility

    As a city on a human scale, it’s easy to get around Angers on foot, by bike or by tram, ensuring stress-free travel with your pet.**

    *Dog-friendly: a site, accommodation or activity that accepts dogs and welcomes them in optimal conditions.
    **Only small pets and service animals (travelling in a carrier), as well as assistance dogs (kept on a lead and identifiable by a harness, vest or specific tag), are permitted on board.

    What activities can you do with your dog?

    Experiences in Angers

    The Little Tourist Train in Angers

    Embark on an original tour aboard the Little Train and discover the city from a whole new angle! The Angers Little Tourist Train takes you on a tour of the city’s most iconic sites: from the Château d’Angers to the Doutre district, the Saint-Maurice Cathedral to the timber-framed houses, you’ll know everything there is to know about Angers!

    Please note : small and large dogs are accepted on board. Tickets can only be purchased at the Tourist Office (all payment methods accepted) and from the driver (bank cheques, holiday vouchers and cash).

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    Angers Little Tourist Train

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      Decoupe Ardoise Copyright Alexandre Lamoureux

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      Alexandre Lamoureux

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      Boutique Musee Ardoise Copyright Alexandre Lamoureux

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      Visit at Musée De l'ardoise, Trélaze

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      Alexandre Lamoureux

        The Slate Museum

        Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of slate mining: Anjou’s emblematic stone. Models, videos, machines and tools tell you all about the various stages of transforming this age-old material. Why not take a trip back to the days of the miners, accompanied by your dog?

        Espace Air Passion

        For aviation enthusiasts, those with a passion for new things and the simply curious, come and discover the

        civil and military aviation collections on display. Guided by a team of enthusiasts, you’ll discover the evolution of construction and flight techniques throughout the 20th century.

        The added bonus : you can climb aboard two aircraft, put on a pilot’s helmet and slip into the shoes of a real aviator for a souvenir photo.

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        Espace Air Passion

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        Alexandre Lamoureux - Destination Angers

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        Aeroport Angers D Montel Espace Air Passion

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        Espace air passion

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          Art Aaa Gallery

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            Because Angers is a top destination for a good stroll, a number of galleries open their doors to visitors accompanied by dogs on leads, allowing you to discover the artistic works on show in the area without missing a thing:

            Exploring the castles with your dog

            Did you know …? Angers, the capital of the Anjou region, is home to one of the 22 Châteaux of the Loire Valley and other major sites in the Loire Valley listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. As you travel around the Anjou region, you’ll discover a number of castles open to visitors and their dogs:

            • Château à Motte de Verrière-en-Anjou*
            • Château du Plessis-Bourré**
            • Château de Brissac*
            • Château du Plessis-Macé***
            • Château de la Viaudière*
            • Château de Serrant***

            *Dogs must be kept on a lead outside

            **Only small dogs in a bag permitted inside

            ***Dogs permitted on a lead outside and in arms or a bag inside

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            Castle illustration

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              Château à Motte
              Plessis-Bourré castle
              Brissac castle
              Plessis-Macé castle
              Château de la Viaudière
              Château de Serrant

              Water rides

              Cruising the Loire with your dog

              Loire Odyssée

              Looking for a moment of peace and quiet, away from the everyday hustle and bustle? Take a cruise on the Loire with Loire Odyssée. As the water flows by, landscapes reveal themselves – transformed by the seasons and the light. You’ll see vast golden sandbanks, unspoilt riverbanks and the huge variety of birds that make the Loire a real natural refuge.

              Please note : Dogs are not permitted during the tour of the Loire Odyssée site, but are permitted on board the boats. Boats sail from April to October.

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              Alexandre Lamoureux

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                Report, Le Domaine du Moulin, L'Hirondelle, La Maine, La Mayenne

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                  L’Hirondelle

                  For a meal or a day trip, let yourself go with the flow along the Mayenne, Maine or Loire on board this pleasure boat. Departing from the Cale de la Savatte in Angers, take advantage of the panoramic upstairs terrace and heated lounge for a simply timeless break.

                  Please note : Booking is required

                  Making the most of green spaces

                  with your dog in Angers

                  Garden of the Museum of Fine Arts

                  Looking for a nature break in the city centre? The Garden of the Museum of Fine Arts is the ideal place to take a stroll with your dog while enjoying a soothing, artistic setting. Particularly popular among students and book lovers, it offers up a series of flower-lined paths, sculptures and a small play area.

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                  The gardens of the Musée des Beaux-Arts

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                  D. Mouraud - Destination Angers

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                  the gardens of the Musée des Beaux-Arts

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                  Alexandre Lamoureux - Destination Angers

                    Angers’ Plant Garden: A natural oasis in the city centre

                    Jardin des Plantes

                    The Jardin des Plantes botanical garden, Angers’ green heart, is a true peaceful paradise. A sanctuary for biodiversity, a children’s playground and a haven for animals: you and your leashed dog can enjoy the peace and quiet of this garden, just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

                    Please note : check opening times according to the season

                    Dog areas for running and playing off-lead

                    Balzac Park

                    At Balzac Park, two fenced-in areas are specially reserved for dogs to run freely:

                    • A 1,000 m² area
                    • A 200 m² area dedicated to small dogs
                    • Tree trunks have been installed to encourage play. The rest of the park remains accessible to dogs on a lead.

                    Please note : The park is accessed via Rue des Basses-Fouassières.

                    La Baumette

                    Near the La Baumette sports park, a 2,000 m² dog park can be found on the site of the Couffon playground.

                    Please note : This is a shared space and is not exclusive to dogs.

                    Bonus

                    Sites in Anjou to discover with your dog

                    Extend your dog-friendly discovery :

                    *Dogs must be kept on a lead.

                    Please note

                    As reception conditions may change, we recommend checking before your visit.

                    Things to remember

                        • Angers is a dog-friendly destination
                        • Many activities are accessible to dogs
                        • An ideal city for a holiday with your four-legged friend
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                    Female dog walker picking up after dog.

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                      Practical advice for a successful stay with your dog

                      Other experiences in Angers