According to sources, 61% of French people have pets, and many plan summer motorhome trips with a dog or cat. To reduce animal stress on the road, pheromone products Zenifel and Zenidog from Virbac are offered. The Unleaz platform allows renting private fenced areas for dog walks. For hydration and feeding control, French Bandit water bowls (from 81.95 €) and Catit automatic feeder (139.99 €) are available, while the WiziPet app helps manage a pet's medical record and find pet-friendly places.
Europe has over 2.8 million motorhomes, with owners spending an average of 72 nights per year on the road. In France, about 30% of the 10,000 motorhome stops have dog areas. Recommended destinations include Brittany (Camaret-sur-Mer, Pen Hat beach), Vendée (Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Brétignolles-sur-Mer), Landes (Biscarrosse, Mimizan) and the Mediterranean (Gruissan, Grau-du-Roi, Port-la-Nouvelle). The CAMPING-CAR PARK service offers about 500 stops with 24/7 access and a booking package for 29 euros per year.