Europe
Pet travel to Marseille
EU health certificate clearance at Marseille Provence with DDPP coordination.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
EU Health Certificate (EHC) signed by accredited veterinarian
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination current and documented
- 4
Tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel) within 1–5 days of arrival for dogs
These are the official entry rules for France.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for France.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) operates a DDPP inspection point at international arrivals. Cats are exempt from tapeworm treatment. We coordinate all pre-clearance documentation with the Bouches-du-Rhône DDPP office to guarantee smooth entry.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Marseille.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Marseille.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Marseille.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) handles pets with European connections; it accepts accompanied pets only — no unaccompanied commercial cargo. For cargo shipments, we route through CDG or LYS. We confirm the routing protocol based on your airline and pet travel arrangement.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Marseille.
Les Bords de Mer - Fontenille Collection
Les Bords de Mer - Fontenille Collection is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome. Food and water
Appartement Square
This 2-bedroom apartment in Marseille is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Casa Ortega
Casa Ortega allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Marseille.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Marseille. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Marseille with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Marseille's RTM metro accepts dogs in a carrier; on city buses dogs must be carried or muzzled. The Vieux-Port area is compact enough that transit is rarely necessary for sightseeing.
Private Cars
Our Marseille transfer network covers MRS airport and city-wide routes. SUV transfers available for larger breeds; all drivers confirmed pet-friendly at dispatch.
On Foot
The Vieux-Port promenade, Cours Julien, and the Endoume coast are best explored on foot. We map the dog-permitted coastal paths and market routes.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Marseille, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Marseille.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clinique des Abeilles
Export Clinic
Cabinet Vétérinaire du Prado
Boarding & Daycare
Pension Canine Provence
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Marseille.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Marseille: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Marseille and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Marseille.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
