Dogs are welcome in most restaurants and bars in France and Monaco, except perhaps the grandest. The American Bar in the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, for example, will serve your champagne (what else would you order in the Hotel de Paris?) And he’ll quickly return with a bowl of water served on a tray, laid with a white cloth, and a plate of dog biscuits should Monsieur le Chien be a little peckish.
In fact, dogs are allowed in most places in France including shops and markets. However, in supermarkets there is always a sign saying ‘no dogs allowed’ but of course the management turn a blind eye to a ball of fluff sitting in Madame’s trolley amongst the Camembert and the Côtes-de-Provence. And when the trolley gets too full, there’s always room in a bag that swings from the handle.
Cheers! À votre santé!
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Woof! My boys want to come live (and live it up!) in France!
Candy, you are welcome anytime! Mind you, you might get some ‘looks’ if you turn up at a restaurant with your two Irish wolfhounds!
I just want to say that I have been a regular reader of your blogs for several years and have enjoyed the photos and comments. We are great fans of all things Provencal and have visiited that area each year for more than 15 years. Keep up the great work that you do.
John
Oakville, ON
Canada
John, Oakville, Ontario. Thanks you so much for your kind words. So happy you have enjoyed the photos over the years and so happy you have subscribed to this new blog. Thankyou!
You know I’ll be here, Jilly!
Lovely Petrea, thankyou! You have always been so loyal and encouraging to me and I appreciate it so much. Delighted you will be here! Thankyou.
I love it that they love dogs so much in France.
Well they do in terms of accepting dogs in so many places, BUT there are still so many dogs in refuges and shelters and often we hear of cruelty – so unfortunately there are two sides to this. But yes, the acceptance of dogs in public places is absolutely great. Thanks for writing, Margaret x
Bravo Jilly, mon amie! J’adore le nouveau website. Très professionnel. Très “classe.” 🙂 Maintenant, on peut trouver “tout” Jilly au même endroit. Génial! Félicitations (et bisous.) Veronique
Merci beaucoup, chere Véronique. Si heureux que tu aime le nouveau blog et site Web. Je vais publier probablement deux fois par semaine. Et j’ai hâte de te voir bientôt dans le sud de la France! L’année prochaine j’espère – c’est Paris pour Noël. Oui? Bisous x
Jilly, just found your new blog site, and have already enrolled. Whilst I am in the UK your words and pics will bring the life in the south rushing back to me.
Bravo
Laura, So lovely to see you here. Thank you for subscribing. Lots of love to you from the south you know so well. Jilly x
We have just subscribed to your new blog after enjoying Menton Daily Photo (and others) for over eight years, and although a little apprehensive at losing our daily “Menton” fix, your new blog is fabulous. If our first foray is any indication, we can settle in for a long run of enjoying your blog.
Thanks so much for subscribing, Doug and Gina. So happy you enjoyed Menton Daily Photo for 8 years – my goodness – thankyou! I hope you continue to enjoy this new blog and I won’t forget Menton and the surrounding villages, of course!