Your dog is welcome at our holiday cottages! 

To ensure a hassle-free stay in France, please follow these important rules:

• Your dog must be microchipped (compliant with ISO Standards 11784/11785).
• Rabies vaccination is mandatory and must be administered at least 21 days before entry.
• An official EU Pet Passport (for EU residents) or an Animal Health Certificate (for non-EU residents) is required.
• Certain breeds—such as Staffordshire Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers (pitbulls), Mastiffs, Tosas, and crossbreeds without recognized pedigree papers—are prohibited from entering France. Rottweilers are subject to strict rules and, in some cases, additional local restrictions. Please consult the official French customs website or the European Commission’s site for details on banned breeds and document requirements.
• Dogs younger than 15 weeks are not allowed to enter France.
• You may only bring up to five dogs per person under the non-commercial import rules.

For the most up-to-date and detailed information, consult these official international sources (Status November 2025):

• French Customs – Bringing your pet to France (official)
  Official French government requirements for importing pets, including lists of banned breeds, documentation and transport rules.​
• PetTravel.com – France Pet Import Requirements (summary in English)
  Comprehensive overview of import conditions for dogs, including breed legislation, passport, and health certificate requirements.​

With this information, your holiday in France with your dog will be worry-free and fully compliant with current international and French regulations!