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.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire

Caravan parks in Vendee

An ideal choice for younger families, Les Ecureuils has a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. An attractive, well kept park which is landscaped with trees, hedges and flowers. You will find a great outdoor pool complex with waterslide, as well as an indoor pool and a fountain - great fun for the children. The park runs entertainment during the high season in its bar including family discos. The site is not far from several shops including a supermarket, which is open from June onwards.

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan parks in Brittany

A member of the 'Castels' group, Ty Nadan offers excellent facilities, not least of which are three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and spa with an impressive waterslide and twisting water chute. With an indoor complex for badminton and rock climbing this park is perfect for active families, with evening entertainment for everyone organised throughout the season. Its wooded parkland setting is ideal for exploring on foot or on horseback and more energetic activities such as river canoeing, sea kayaking and guided mountain bike tours are also available. Despite these varied activities it's still a relaxing setting. In fact, in early and late summer the park is especially suited to those wanting a quiet holiday with small children and having direct access to the sandy banks of the river Elle it really comes into its own.

La Cote d'Argent at Hourtin Plage

Caravan parks in Royan

Cote d'Argent is a fantastic?family?choice thanks to its excellent facilities and good access to many other sights and attractions nearby. Here, you're just 300m from a lovely sandy beach where you can hire surfboards and take advantage of the huge Atlantic rollers. You're also just a ten minute drive away from France's largest fresh water lake where more water sports are available, and slightly further afield are famous vineyards including Pessac and Medoc - perfect for wine lovers. On parc the superb facilities include bicycle hire, horse riding and a new waterpark?opened in 2013. There's also organised entertainment, plus popular bar, restaurant and take-away, while just a few minutes away?at Hourtin Plage there are plenty more bars and restaurants to sample.

Dormaine de Chalain at Lac de Chalain

Caravan parks in Jura

A superb lakeside setting, make this park ideal for water sport enthusiasts as well as sun worshippers. This spectacular park that is ideally situated on the banks of a natural lake and it is surrounded by the wooded foothills of the Jura. It features a fantastic pool complex with waterslides, children's pool, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool, not to mention a wide range of sporting activities, though some may not be available until July. Park residents are entitled to free access to the pool according to a credit system for entry, please ask at time of booking. The adjoining lakeside beach is a great place to soak up the sun, but you can also fish, swim, or hire a pedalo or canoe. There are also many beautiful walks and gorgeous wine villages to be explored and the many attractions of Switzerland are within easy reach.

Aloha Village at Serignan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Aloha Village is the ideal place for families who want to fill every moment of the day, and evening too. It offers two bars, a pizzeria, restaurant and ice-cream parlour, not to mention the large pool for swimmers as well as a fun pool complete with waterslide. There's also tennis, a gym and a multi-sport area for football, volleyball and basketball. 500m away there are stables for horse riding and pony trekking. During the day, there is a busy kids club, while most evenings are filled with lively entertainment for all. Yet despite all this, it's also a wonderful place to simply relax.

Camping la Marine at Le Grau de Roi

Caravan parks in Languedoc

At the heart of the Camargue, close to the resort of Le Grau-du-Roi, you?ll find Camping La Marine. This campsite is a great base for exploring this beautiful area or simply relaxing under the Mediterranean sun. From here you can discover all that the Camargue has to offer, including the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes and its ramparts. On site there is everything you need for an enjoyable holiday. The pool complex is a real draw with its waterslides and children?s pool for little ones. For those who want to keep active there are plenty of activities on offer including football, volleyball, boules and table tennis. Make the most of the pool area which features a swimming pool, a paddling pool and waterslides. Evenings onsite can be enjoyed around the communal barbeques or with a relaxing meal in the onsite restaurant.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

Children will love Les Alicourts with the extensive swimming pool complex, including water chutes; wave pool and paddling pool; there is also a water slide for younger children (max age 10). A park run children's club offers activities for children aged 4-12. The new indoor spa pool includes massage, sauna and fitness centre. On site activities include volleyball; football; mini golf; tennis and table tennis; pedalo; canoe and bike hire and even a 9 hole golf course. There is also fishing on the lake with equipment hire available. The restaurant and take away allows you a well earned break from cooking while the entertainment including quizzes a family disco and cabaret complete the evening. For culture Paris is 2 hours by train and there are numerous chateau open for visiting around the region.

Parc St James Oasis at Purget sur Argens

Caravan parks in Riviera

A large, modern parc, Parc St James Oasis is situated between the Maures and Esterel hills, at the heart of 42 hectares of woodland. This French Park provides an authentic Proven?al experience with all facilities housed in traditional buildings at the centre of the parc - surrounded by a large, friendly square. On site there is a bar and restaurant and a good shop. For the family the big attraction is the pool complex that includes 4 pools (one complete with water jets), a wave pool and brand new spray park.

Camping Col Vert at Lac de Leon

Caravan parks in Aquitane

This fantastic campsite is perfect for an active family holiday. Nestled in the heart of a forest and on the shore of Lac de Leon there are plenty of options to keep everyone happy with lots of activities on offer. There are plenty of places to take a dip on site after enjoying an active day in the sunshine. Kids will love the colourful aqua play area with its slides and fountains. Waterslides, including large inflatable ones, will keep the older kids entertained while the heated pool is perfect for a refreshing dip or maybe the sunloungers on the pool terrace will have your name written on them. If you fancy pampering yourself, a complete wellness centre can be found at the heart of the campsite. To end a fun-filled day on the campsite nicely, you can sample the local cuisine at the on-site restaurant or simply chill out at the bar terrace overlooking the lake.

Camping Eurolac at Aureilhan

Caravan parks in Aquitane

This four star campsite is located in the heart of stunning countryside close to the Atlantic Ocean. A holiday at this campsite puts a real focus on getting active with lots of activities to choose from including football, volleyball and tennis. There?s also a horse-riding school just a short walk away. For those that love to get ou t on the water, there is a sailing school just over 3 miles away. The campsite is right on the banks of Aureilhan lake which is perfect for a spot of fishing or a refreshing dip. Of course, there?s plenty of opportunity to relax on site too with the pretty pool complex providing a great spot to soak up the sunshine. The waterslides, heated pool, outdoor ?bubble bath? and childrens paddling pool will keep everyone happy. During peak season the campsite animators get everyone in a good mood with lively evening entertainment.

Chateau de Drancourt at St Valery

Caravan parks in Picardy

Being situated just three miles from St Valery and amidst the lush meadows of a private chateau; this Castels site has lovely spacious parklands. The owners have created a family atmosphere with some excellent facilities situated around the chateau include swimming pools surrounded by a sun terrace. Children will love the play areas and the three pools, one of which is covered, while the golf range is popular with absolutely everyone. For the active there are tennis, mountain bike hire and a golf driving range. The restaurant and cosy lounge bar are perfect places to spend the evening. There are many wide, sandy beaches along this stretch of coastline.

Chateau lez Eaux at St Pair-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Normandy

This pretty campsite is close to the main route on the Cherbourg peninsula making it ideal for stopovers or the whole holiday. A quiet, friendly Castels park it's a great place to simply relax while you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy its beautiful setting in the grounds of the manor house. There are some well maintained facilities, which include a remodelled covered swimming complex with slides and a water chute. There is also a sandy beach close to the village of St Pair-sur Mer which is just over 2 miles away. There is also fishing on the little lake, free of charge. Ideal for young families, the friendly owners work extremely hard to make your stay here enjoyable.

Chateau de l'Eperviere at Gigny-sur-Saone

Caravan parks in Burgundy

This park is ideal for both a stopover and longer stays, located just 16km from the A6 Autoroute du Soleil. Chateau de l'Eperviere is a rewarding place to stay with its excellent facilities including a delightful restaurant in the chateau and a wonderful pool complex; with indoor and outdoor pools as well as a jacuzzi and sauna. Set in the grounds of a partly restored 16th century chateau, this is an attractively laid out park with plenty of open space for children to play in, mature woodlands to explore and good sized pitches.

Domaine de Massereau at Sommieres

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Part of the prestigious Castels chain, the park owners have created a unique theme, based around the stunning wine producing chateau. Guests are able to take guided tours around the chateau and vineyard and purchase a wide variety of wine that the estate produces every year. The pitches are located amongst tranquil and picturesque oak trees and the facilities including a heated swimming pool and park restaurant, will appeal to families with young children. There is also an indoor spa, jacuzzi and sauna, and in May, June and September, you will get a free 45 minute session when you spend more than 3 nights on park (small charge otherwise). Off park try trekking at the Camargue National Park or take a ride along the 25 miles of purpose built cycle track which runs from Sommieres through the park itself.

Le Brasilia at Canet Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Le Brasilia is certainly one of the best parks in the area, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a beach-based holiday in a lively area. A green and colourful park with plenty of shade, it has an excellent shopping complex with a small supermarket and shops open all season. The pool complex is excellent too, and many people like to eat in the restaurant and enjoy the nightly live music. Most importantly though, Le Brasilia offers you direct access to a beautiful sandy beach where you can sunbathe or enjoy the excellent water sports. There are also plenty of good day trip opportunities, including Perpignan and even Spain.

La Bien Assise at Guines

Caravan parks in Picardy

Although it is a popular stopover on the way further South, La Bien Assise still has much to offer for a longer stay. Set in the parklands of graceful chateau, it makes a delightful setting for the spacious pitches of this small 'Castels' park. The park has excellent facilities that include a pleasant restaurant and a covered pool, with a waterslide for the children. This relatively undiscovered area offers you the best of both worlds too, a rural setting for getting away from it all, and a coastline that teems with sandy beaches and bustling resorts. The park also organises walks in the surrounding woods and water sports enthusiasts will love nearby Lac d'Ardres.

Camping le Coteau de la Maine at Montagnac-Montpezat

Caravan parks in Provence

Located in an area of outstanding beauty, 500m above sea level, Camping Le Coteau de la Marine is a wonderful spot for a relaxing holiday in nature. The relaxing atmosphere, beautiful scenery and gentle scent of the nearby lavender fields combine for a fantastic holiday to please all of your senses. On site, the excellent facilities will keep the whole family entertained. The pool is the focal point of the campsite where kids can enjoy the paddling pool or you can cool off in the stunning green surroundings of the main pool. The location is fantastic for those that want to get out and explore. Close by are the fantastic Gorges du Verdon- often referred to as one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. The striking turquoise green water is mesmerising. Here, you can hire boats and canoes to take to the waters and enjoy the stunning surroundings.

Domaine de Ker Ys at St Nic

Caravan parks in Brittany

Domaine de Ker-Ys is just 20 metres from Pentrez beach and close to the small holiday resort of Saint-Nic. The lcoation is perfect for water sports including body boarding, kite surfing and land yachting! There is plenty of activities at the holiday park too with basketball and volleyball available at the multisport ground as well as as the impressive water park on site. With waterslides, waterfall and heated lagoon swimming pool it will keep everyone happy.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany

Les Deux Fontaines, 2km from the village of Nevez, is a spacious site set in peaceful countryside. The attractive pool area, prettily edged with laurel hedges, is an ideal spot for relaxing with the family. The bar opens out onto a pleasant terrace overlooking the recently extended pool and water chute. 900m away is the beautiful sandy beach. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide. If you're feeling more energetic, you can try a game of tennis, volleyball or even basketball, and in high summer the park owners organise evening entertainment in the bar, which overlooks the newly extended pool. Beyond the park, a short stroll along a shady track brings you to a safe, sandy beach and should you feel the urge to explore further, the coastline has many sandy inlets and tiny harbours to discover. You could also make the short drive to the village of Nevez, with its small selection of shops and bars.

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.