Walking the Cele Variant with a dog

[Jill81]

Later this year when the weather is cooler I'd like to walk the Cele Variant from Figeac to Cahors with my dog. After looking at Miam Miam Dodo it seems that there are quite a few places that would accept her so it seems like a possibility with a bit of advanced planning. Does anyone here have any experience staying in gites and chambre d'hôtes in France with a dog? Or specifically on the Cele route?
Thanks for any advice!

Here she is in training . . .

 

[Tracying]

Ive asked a similar question, from what I understand it is easier to travel with a dog in France that in Spain

 

[Jill81]

Yes, bringing dogs into lodgings and restaurants is more accepted in France than Spain, even taking your dog on the train is okay.

 

[hecate105]

I have only camped when on Camino with my dog in France, but have stayed in plenty of hotels/chambre d'hotes with him when on holiday, and he was welcomed pretty much everywhere. I work in S France occasionally and often see people pushing their dogs around the supermarket in their trolley! Most bars, restaurants and shops seem to welcome them.
And your dog looks adorable!

 

[Jill81]

Thanks for your reply hecate105, and complement! I've stayed in a few hotels with her and sometimes the staff were a bit surprised to see her size as I think they are more accustomed to handbag sized dogs. Her "charm" won them over in the end, though!

 

[hecate105]

I know a lot of people get quite shirty about folk taking their dogs on pilgrimage - or long walks/cycles, but the extra organisation/thought is SO worth it to have your canine companion with you. They are a protection, a friend and no-one can cheer you up as fast as a dog!
We lost our beloved Oaky last year and walks/cycles/paddles just aren't the same without him....
Of course - not carrying a gallon water container just for him makes things a bit easier!

 

[Kanga]

I completely agree that dogs are very welcome in hotels and other accommodation in France; but it is definitely not the case in Spain.