Visiting Marseille with a dog

Taking public transport with your dog

Dogs are not allowed to travel with you on the entire RTM public transport network. However, there are exceptions to this rule. The following are admitted free of charge

• Dogs and small animals that are not classified as dangerous animals may travel in their own basket, bag or cage, properly closed and sitting on their master’s lap.
• Guide dogs for the blind or assistance dogs accompanying a user with a disability card must be kept on a leash.
• Dogs taking part in rescue, public safety and RTM network security missions. They must wear a muzzle and be kept on a leash.

Discovering the Parc national des Calanques with a dog

The Parc national des Calanques is a mid-range mountain range, where the same trail will offer widely varying degrees of difficulty. If your dog has stamina, and if you provide plenty of water for him to drink, he can accompany you. However, he must be kept on a leash to prevent him from disturbing the flora and fauna, or frightening other hikers you may meet along the way. The Frioul archipelago is an integral part of the Parc national des Calanques, so the same rules also apply on the islands. Another special feature of this area is the unmistakable absence of shady corners. In summer, ground and air temperatures often exceed 30°. With your dog, it’s best to visit in the morning or at the end of the day, to avoid overheating.

Veterinary emergencies

We hope you won’t need to use their services, but if you do, the veterinarians at this establishment are professional and their premises well-equipped to come to your pet’s aid. 162 Avenue des Peintres Roux, 13011 Marseille.04 91 13 44 44 or 09 70 24 70 24.  This clinic provides veterinary emergencies 7/7, every night between 7pm and 8am the following morning on weekdays. Weekends from Saturday 12am to Monday 8am, and 24 hours a day on public holidays.

Heat and ground temperature

Don’t underestimate the heat in the city, or the temperature of asphalt sidewalks and sidewalks, which accumulate heat from the sun’s rays throughout the day. Your dog doesn’t wear shoes with soles! He runs the risk of burning his paw pads from prolonged contact with asphalt.