“If dogs are not accepted, their master will go elsewhere”: in Carcassonne, dog tourism is a success

Scheduled every Sunday in the summer, these Toutous tours take place “in the cool” at 10 a.m. This July 19, Sophie and Jérôme, originally from Indre-et-Loire, came with Stitch, their 5-year-old French bulldog. “This dog friendly visit is one of the reasons that pushed us to come to this region,” confides Sophie, seduced by an offer that she had never seen elsewhere. “If we’re interested in something and dogs aren’t allowed, we usually leave Stitch in the rental, but if it’s going to last too long, we don’t hesitate to change our plans and do something else.”

This desire that dog owners have to spend time with them, even if it means giving up certain activities, does not surprise Hérault entrepreneur Sophie Morche, creator of the web platform Emmènetonchien.com. “People don’t just want to “go on vacation” with their dogs, they also want to share moments with them. To capture them, you have to offer a suitable offer.” An observation shared by the Carcassonne tourist office. “There are more and more visitors to the city who come with their dog. The dog is a full member of the family,” explains Sarah Séguy, promotion manager.

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