The Paris Sausage Walk takes over the Champs-Élysées on 4 October
The Paris Sausage Walk is gearing up for its 7th edition, and this year the event is stepping up in a big way. Now a firm fixture in the capital’s calendar, this beloved dachshund parade is leaving the banks of the Seine behind for a considerably more prestigious setting. Mark your diary: Sunday 4 October 2026, on the Champs-Élysées.
A dachshund parade on the Champs-Élysées
The previous six editions were held along the quays of the Seine. For this 7th instalment, however, the Paris Sausage Walk is changing scenery and raising the stakes. It is on the Champs-Élysées, car-free on the first Sunday of every month, that the famous sausage dogs will strut their stuff.
The concept arrived straight from across the Channel and has firmly established itself in Paris as a must-attend event for lovers of the breed. Each past edition has drawn more than 1,000 dogs to the riverside.
The new setting does nothing to change the spirit of the walk, though. It remains exactly what it has always been: a joyful Sunday stroll, set to the rhythm of tiny elongated paws padding along the Parisian pavement.
Who can take part in the walk?
To join the Paris Sausage Walk, there is just one requirement: you must be the proud owner of a dachshund. These little sausages on legs are, after all, the true stars of the show.
But if you don’t have a dachshund at home, don’t worry. Admirers are more than welcome to come and watch these wonderfully odd little creatures trot along the avenue.
“Beneath its feel-good exterior lies a noble cause: raising funds for the association Teckels Sans Doux Foyer.”
A charitable cause at the heart of the event
The walk is also, and above all, a charitable endeavour. A range of goodies will be on sale throughout the event, with all proceeds going to the association Teckels Sans Doux Foyer.
What’s more, this year the Paris Sausage Walk falls on the same day as World Animal Day. It’s no coincidence that Paris has a gift for combining the meaningful with the enjoyable.
- 7th edition of the Paris Sausage Walk
- Location: Champs-Élysées, 8th arrondissement
- Date: Sunday 4 October 2026, from 11am to 1pm
- Participation requirement: bring a dachshund
- Supported cause: the association Teckels Sans Doux Foyer
In just two hours of walking, participants get to play with dozens of dogs while supporting a tangible cause. It’s a simple, festive way to stand up for animal welfare.
Getting ready before 4 October
While you wait for the big day, the walk’s Instagram account is the perfect place to get into the spirit. It delivers a regular dose of cuteness to keep you going until the grand departure on the Champs-Élysées.
The Paris Sausage Walk remains an event open to everyone, dog owners or not. It’s also a rare opportunity to witness something truly special: a swarm of dachshunds taking over the most beautiful avenue in the world.
Practical information for 4 October 2026
The Paris Sausage Walk takes place on Sunday 4 October 2026, from 11am to 1pm, on the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement. The avenue is pedestrianised that day, as it is every first Sunday of the month.
Goodies will be available to purchase on-site, in aid of the association Teckels Sans Doux Foyer. All the more reason to come with a few euros in your pocket, as well as your dachshund.
To keep up with all the latest news and not miss a thing, the walk’s Instagram account is your go-to reference. The 7th edition is shaping up, by all accounts, to be the most iconic one yet.
