Grand Étang du Bois
Grand Étang du Bois is a lakeside walk near Boncourt-le-Bois, Côte-d'Or. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (63 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads and water to swim in.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Lakeside walk near Boncourt-le-Bois, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 100 acres (42 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There's no public car park nearby that we know of. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 72% woodland |
What it's like
A good-sized lakeside walk of about 100 acres, with 0.6 miles of paths. There's a lake. 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Grand Étang du Bois?
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 Grand Étang du Bois?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Grand Étang du Bois?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Grand Étang du Bois?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
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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