If you are looking to caravan or camp outside of the UK, then caravan parks in France are the perfect choice.

With lots of 4 star and 5 star caravan parks in France you are assured of find superb accommodation including static caravans, mobile homes, holiday lodges, chalets and camping.

What's more the facilities on the caravan parks in France mean that they are perfect for active holidays, a comfortable base to explore the area or the perfect place to chill out.

De la Baie at La Trinite-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Brittany

Run by enthusiastic owners, the park offers a wide range of organised children's activities, sports tournaments, bicycle tours and walks. It also features a lovely pool with some shade and a great waterslide. Its greatest attraction though is the choice of two safe sandy beaches, both just a short, safe stroll away. There is also an excellent bar, restaurant, and crêperie, from which you can watch the children playing on the beach, or look out further to the bright sails of the windsurfers beyond. See it just once and you'll understand why Brittany's soft, sandy beaches are such a popular destination for families.

Camping le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony

Located at the entrance to Camping le Vieux Port are the indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, jacuzzi and wave pool as well as a separate paddling pool for the children. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and well stocked supermarket. During high season the campsite run an excellent entertainment programme including live music, cabaret and theme nights.

Chateau des Ormes at Dol-de-Bretagne

Caravan parks in Brittany

Chateau des Ormes is clearly no ordinary park from the peaceful woodland setting and the 18-hole golf course to the extensive range of facilities, this site is a firm favourite for all families. The on site riding stables mean you don't have to go far to enjoy wonderful treks; the stables caters for all ages and abilities. For those who prefer to sit and relax the pool complex is your place with multiple pools to choose from and the waterslides to keep the children occupied. All the kids clubs are catered for so they have somewhere to go when they tire of swimming; tennis; climbing wall; fishing; archery; the list goes on.

La Garangeoire at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee

La Garangeoire is without a doubt one of the most prestigious members of the Castels chain. It offers you a breathtakingly beautiful setting amongst woods, meadows and lakes, yet still manages to be just a 15 minute drive from the superb Vendee beaches. The estate contains generous, mainly un-shaded pitches and you are welcome to explore a number of delightful well marked walks. There's just so much to do here, from tennis, which is free in early and late summer, to fishing and boating on the lake. Why not enjoy an evening in the modern restaurant and bar overlooking the superb pool, or a quiet drink in the cosy pub style bar which is located in the tastefully converted outbuildings of the chateau.

Domaine des Naiades at Port Grimaud

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

The pitches at Domaine des Naiades sit in terraces on the hillside, amidst pine, cork oak and sweet scented mimosa trees, and the facilities are housed in traditional Provencal-style buildings. The pool complex has an Olympic sized swimming pool, separate childrens pool and an exciting twin, double-spiralled water chute. In the evenings, unwind on the leafy terrace of the welcoming bar and restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal.

Chateau de Drancourt at St Valery

Caravan parks in Picardy

Ideally placed for the Channel ports, this 'Castels' park enjoys a picturesque location in the gardens of Chateau de Drancourt, with many facilities that make it ideal for a great family holiday. Children will love the play areas and the three pools, one of which is covered, while the golf range is popular with absolutely everyone. There are also some beautifully converted stables, which provide a focal point for many other activities. The owners have created a great family atmosphere too, which you can sample at the cosy restaurant, in the bar of the main Chateau, or at the lively karaoke nights held in high summer. The local area offers a wealth of day trips too, with the medieval port of St. Valery just a few kilometres away.

Parc de Fierbois at Tours

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

Set in 250 acres of glorious wooded parkland and surrounding a private chateau this site is just one mile from the village of St Catherine de Fierbois. At this park you will find an impressive modern poolside bar complex to please all the family, with entertainment in high season. You are also close to a lakeside beach where you can hire pedalos and canoes. It is ideally situated for exploring the Chateau of the Loire region and the vineyards of Chinon and Vouvray. The town of Tours is also close by and is ideal for shopping and sightseeing.

Les Chateau des Marais at Chambord

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

With spacious grounds set in peaceful wooded surroundings, this is an ideal venue for families with young children. The park has excellent facilities including a great pool complex with waterslides, a lazy river, a covered pool and a spacious sun terrace. An indoor spa, jaccuzi and Turkish bath with massage are available. The restaurant, take-away and shop have all been built of local oak to blend in with the surroundings. Some noise may be heard from the nearby road. The site is a five minute walk from the village of Muides-sur-Loire.

Les Genets at St Jean Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee

Surrounded by attractive woodland, the excellent facilities make Les Genets ideal for a family holiday. Older children will particularly enjoy a holiday at this lively campsite. The focal point is the outstanding watermark with jacuzzi, waterslides, water chute and lazy-river as well as spacious sun terraces and a new modern bar just been added. A short stroll takes you to a beautiful sandy beach or you can explore the woods and dunes along the coast. This site is three quarters of a mile from Merlin Plage, and four miles from St Jean-de-Monts.

Domaine d'Oleron at Ile d'Oleron

Caravan parks in Royan

Domaine d?Ol?ron is a peaceful, family-run campsite. Occupying a peaceful spot close to St Georges on the Ile d?Ol?ron, this makes an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday. The emplacements are located amidst woodland, with some shaded by tall trees. There is plenty of space for relaxing at the side of the swimming pool, while children can enjoy the water slide and paddling pool. The friendly bar and takeaway are set in a poolside marquee, also the location for the evening entertainment in the height of summer. Children will also enjoy making friends at the playground. The island is a haven for cyclists ? so why not hire bikes on site and explore the island's many cycle paths.

Le Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura

Perfectly located in beautiful countryside, the jewels in Le Val de Bonnal's crown are undoubtedly its natural lakes, one of which has its own beach. Should you tire of swimming in the lakes, you will find that the park offers a fantastic pool complex, complete with water slides. Golfers will be overjoyed with the facilities in the grounds of nearby Chateau de Bournel, while the whole family will welcome the efforts of the park's entertainment with organised sporting events for children of all ages, discos for teenagers and lively evening entertainment for the whole family in high season. The magnificent 'Seigneurial' Chateau lies just 8km distant and the weekly organised trips are highly recommended.

Esterel at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Esterel is set on a hillside and is a first rate park. With ochre buildings it blends into the scenery so well that when you first set eyes on the glorious swimming pools, they create a quite startling contrast. Esterel really is a perfect family holiday location, with an excellent restaurant and disco on the park and a night club and golf courses close by. The Esterel hills are truly breathtaking and the area is ideal place for nature lovers, with many superb walks, from gentle strolls to robust hikes. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the tennis and volleyball courts. In high season there are discos for the whole family. The beach and town at Agay are only 4km away.

Le Lac des Reves at Lattes

Caravan parks in Languedoc

If it is relaxation and a mental recharge that you are after, then this sun-basked rustic location is a must-visit destination. The pace of life slows down at Le Lac des Rêves, and it's impossible not to wind down with it. The park has real character and feels at one with nature, and will leave you refreshed and ready to face the world.

Le Mane Guernehue at Baden

Caravan parks in Brittany

Le Mane Guernehue is a family-run site, one and a half miles from Baden and near to the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan. Excellent facilities, although at the top of a fairly steep hill, include a swimming pool with waterslides,jacuzzi, sauna, bar and restaurant. The family will enjoy relaxing at the south facing beaches or exploring the rock pools and coves just four miles away at ÃŽle aux Moines. During July and August the campsite staff organise daytime and evening entertainment for the whole family.

Chateau de Galinee at St Cast

Caravan parks in Brittany

Chateau de Galinee is a family run 'Castels' park offering well maintained modern facilities and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the play area there is acres of space for the children to run off their energy as well as a superb pool complex with water slides. St Cast is nearby and is a charming resort with a soft sandy beach perfect for soaking up the sun or strolling along the beautiful coastal walks. St Malo and Dinan are worth visiting and are within easy reach.

Camping du Jard at La Tranche sur Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee

Camping du Jard is a friendly, well kept site located in a large woodland park just 700m from a gorgeous white sandy beach. The pool area is at the heart of the campsite with activities taking place here during the day. Although the Vend?e is well known for having fantastic weather, there?s a heated indoor pool and jacuzzi onsite, so whatever the weather you?re guaranteed a swim. Off site there are lots to keep you active ? the area is the premier destination in Europe for surfboarding. The area is popular with cyclists and hikers and there are lots of picturesque trails that take you through the local area where you can enjoy beaches and woodland parks.

Les Sablines at Vendres-Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Le Sablines is just 900 metres from the nearest beach and with great weather assured in southern France, it's a great base for a sun, sea and sand vacation. Although the beach is bound to be the big draw for the family, Les Sablines does have some great activities on site including football, volleyball, basketball and table tennis. What's more, in the high summer the family focused park organizes shows and discos every night. Le Sablines has a popular pool complex includes 2 slides and a heated swimming pool. For those looking for a bigger water park experience, Aqualand in Cap d?Agde is just 30km away and offers 8 water parks, with over 20 water rides available! Le Sablines is situated just 20 minutes from Beziers airport.

Deauville at Deauville

Caravan parks in Normandy

Yet refreshingly, this is still a spot of considerable charm. A well-heeled bolt hole for Parisians in need of some bracing sea air, a boardwalk beach, stylish casino, racecourses and marinas all set the style perfectly. But simpler pleasures aren't forgotten either – beachside bars and summer festivals ensure that all members of your party will leave with happy memories. Your residence is set alongside the new Deauville golf course, just 2km from Deauville's harbour. Traditional Normandy architecture – half timbering, stone walls and red tiled roofing – sets this Pierre et Vacances development in a class of its own. Not so traditional, but possibly more essential, your residence has an invitingly large heated pool, jacuzzi and sun loungers!

Les Ranchisses at Largentiere

Caravan parks in Ardeche

With an abundance of activities such as canoeing, walking, archery and a full children's entertainment programme, Les Ranchisses has something for every one. If relaxation is in order, the new heated outdoor pools have plenty of loungers or why not indulge in a massage in the new wellness centre which also features a fitness room. Please be aware that due to the landscape, a lot of pitches are located on steep terraces.

Les Lacs du Verdon at Regusse

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Les Lacs du Verdon is a stunning site in the Garrigue and close to the Verdon gorges. This delightful Provencal holiday village is surrounded by a huge park of oak trees. There are great facilities here for young and old including a swimming pool, tennis, and a gym. If you are curious and feel like exploring, you are in for a real treat - the Verdon Natural Park is right on the doorstep.