Bois du Defoy
Bois du Defoy is a woodland near Marsannay-le-Bois, Côte-d'Or. It scores 46 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Marsannay-le-Bois, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 110 acres (47 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's no public car park nearby that we know of. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.1 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 110 acres, with 1.4 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. It's well away from main roads. There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Dogs
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Dijon most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Now: It's hunting season (September to February). Driven shoots (battues) take place in woods and fields: look for "Chasse en cours" signs, keep your dog close, and a hi-vis vest helps.
- From 15 April to 30 June, French law says dogs in woods and forests must be on a lead whenever they're off the main forest tracks.
Suggested loop
A 1.1-mile loop from the car park with about 40 m of climbing , about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Bois du Defoy?
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Dijon most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Bois du Defoy?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Bois du Defoy?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Bois du Defoy?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Bois du Defoy?
Our suggested loop is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 40 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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