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.

Chateau lez Eaux at St Pair-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Normandy

Located close to the main route down the Cherbourg peninsula, this is a quiet, friendly 'Castels' park with a versatile location. On the one hand 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. At the same time, it's ideally placed for stopovers. But whatever you come for, you'll find it an absolute delight. There are excellent facilities here, which include a beautifully landscaped and recently remodelled, covered water park that's complete with slides and water chutes, great fun for all ages. Don't forget your fishing rod either, as you're welcome to try your luck on the little lake, free of charge. Ideal for young families, the friendly owners work extremely hard to make your stay here enjoyable.

Camping la Sirene at Argeles

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Camping la Sirene is the perfect location for an activity filled family holiday, starting with the breathtaking pool complex with a multitude of waterslides where children can play for hours. If they tire of splashing around, then Club La Sirene offers a multitude of activities, including tennis, mini-golf and scuba diving. Mile after mile of soft sand with excellent water sports facilities await you along the coast. In the evenings on site, the entertainment team run a varied programme of events for all ages, including karaoke and late night cabarets at the open air bar and a popular disco pub for older teenagers.

International at Paris

Caravan parks in Paris

Paris offers so many famous sights; the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur, to name but a few. Camping International makes it all easy, situated as it does on an island of the Seine in the lovely Paris suburb of Maison-Laffitte. The beauty of this park is the ease with which it brings you into Paris Gard du Nord via the nearby railway station with its rapid, frequent service day or night. You should note however, that you may hear trains and barges from your accommodation. Opening at Easter, this is an ideal destination for a short break in its own right, or as a memorable stop during your main holiday.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony

On the Atlantic coast, Le Vieux Port is close to a magnificent long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. The park is located in a beautiful pine forest and has some great facilities including a great pool complex with seven pools and excellent waterslides. Out of the pool there is also a lot to do with a fun adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months. The park has it's own grill restaurant and during the summer there is also a weekly barbecue with an occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car and the lakeside resort of Port d'Albret is a short walk away and Messanges is 3 km away.

Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura

The spacious grounds of this former water mill link up with a series of fun-for-all lakes in one of France's most green and pleasant regions. Aquatic adventures will be divided between the water park with water slides and the swimming lake and beach. Canoeing is another popular pursuit whilst on dry land cycling and hiking enthusiasts will find a multitude of trails. A premium Castels site for some time, Bonnal proudly evokes the charm and individuality of this tranquil backwater which serves as a great gateway to Switzerland and Italy.

La Cote de Nacre at St Aubin-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Normandy

A family-run site on the outskirts of the resort of St Aubin-sur-Mer. The nearest beach is 500m away and the flat countryside makes this area ideal for exploring by bike. With mordern and well maintained facilities, La Cote de Nacre has a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. The pool complex has a covered pool, overlooked by the bar, with waterchute and waterslides that children are sure to enjoy. The park hosts family entertainment and outdoor discos during the high season.

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan parks in Brittany

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 it's own.

Camping l'Oceano d'Or at Jard-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee

Set in unspoilt countryside, this attractive, well kept campsite has grassy pitches bordered by low hedges and small trees providing some privacy. The large swimming pool complex has a spacious sun terrace overlooked by the bar, with two fun waterslides and a heated children's pool. There are plenty of sporting activities to suit all ages, including tennis, basketball, football and bike hire. In high season the campsite organise a lively entertainment programme including live music and discos. The closest beach is at Jard-sur-Mer where you can also find a good selection of shops, restaurants and water sports in high season.

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.

Camping Les Tours at Saint Amans des C?ts

Caravan parks in Ardeche

This small friendly campsite is set in beautiful natural surroundings with direct access to Selves Lake. The lakeside beach is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. The campsite is nestled in a large green park which provides the backdrop for your perfect holiday. During high season you can try your hand at climbing trees and zip-lining. The fantastic pool complex is a highlight of the campsite with its pools and waterslides ? one of which involves a rubber ring! The site has all the amenities that you need for an enjoyable holiday including a lovely restaurant that overlooks the lake ? perfect for relaxing in the evening!

Yelloh Village le Ranolien at Perros

Caravan parks in Brittany

Camping le Ranolien holds a stunning location on Brittanys pink granite coast, with amazing views out to sea. This is a beautifully landscaped site, with emplacements set amongst majestic pine trees and giant boulders. There is a lively atmosphere and plenty going on for the children with cabaret, cinema and teenage disco nights. Children will love the tropical-style pool complex with its multiple waterslides and fountains, overlooked by the bar terrace. In addition to the pool there is a luxury spa. An old Breton barn houses the popular restaurant and creperie which offers a tremendous choice of crepes and locally brewed cider. Take a walk along the Smugglers Path which runs for miles along the coast and offers superb views and beaches.

Camping Val de Cantobre at Cevennes

Caravan parks in Ardeche

This site has been awarded a prestigious 4 red tents rating by Michelin. The terraced site has an unrivalled setting, high in the hills, with views towards the cliff-top village of Cantobre. The pitches are generally spacious with some offering fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The facilities are housed in a beautifully converted mill and include a lovely oak beamed restaurant. The campsites excellent activity programme is extensive, with canyoning, rock-climbing, abseiling and horse riding. The area is excellent for mountain biking and there are organised river treks and walks which the whole family will enjoy.

La Reserve at Parentis-en-Born

Caravan parks in Gascony

As its name suggests, it feels almost like a sophisticated retreat, a place to go to unwind, relax and fully recharge the batteries. The park is packed with outstanding facilities. There are indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a stack of play facilities that will keep everyone entertained. There are concealed walks to uncover and cycle routes to explore, and those who venture further a field will discover a sprawling region that offers a new environment around every turn.

Les Pins at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Les Pins?is found in the heart of the popular resort of Argel?s Plage. From the?wide and spacious sun terrace which wraps around the?fun pool complex and waterslides, you have the most amazing views of the Pyr?n?es - a wonderful place to relax with a book or cool off in the inviting pool. And thanks to the great location in Argel?s Plage you're never too far from shops, bars, restaurants and traditional markets. The nearby beach at Argel?s is just 300m away too. A little further afield however, why not take a short bus ride to Collioure or Port-Vendres? Or a little further still you can take in the beautiful and historic city of Perpignan and the lovely walled town of Carcassonne too.

Le Belledonne at Bourg d'Oisans

Caravan parks in Alps

It goes without saying that many people come here simply for the exquisite scenery and clear mountain air. Yet Le Belledonne also has excellent facilities, including a pool complex, volleyball, boules, a fitness circuit and sauna; all complemented by a warm welcome from the family owners. There is a terrace bar beside the pool where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and a restaurant too; and in high season, an animateur organises activities for children. Just north of Bourg d'Oisans, with its shops and restaurants, Le Belledonne is ideally situated at the very gateway of The Oisans, with views of the beautiful peak, after which the park is named and easy access to the six valleys.

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.

Yelloh Villages les Mouettes at Carantec

Caravan parks in Brittany

The pool complex is just one of the amazing features of this Yelloh site. Little ones will love splashing around by the fountains and under the bridges, meanwhile can relax on the large sun terraces. In addition a new indoor pool is planned for 2010. Short tennis and mini-golf are ideal for children, while adults can unwind in the bubbling jacuzzi. In the evening you can relax on the bar terrace while the children migrate to the indoor games room or to the disco. A road leads you down from the site to a small beach where children can explore the rock pools with their nets at low tide.

Le Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura

Set in beautiful countryside Le Val de Bonnal's is in the former estate of a chateau. A river runs by the site and there are 4 lakes which offer swimming, fishing and pedalos. You will find that the park offers an absolutely superb pool complex, complete with water slides. Golfers will be delighted with the facilities in the grounds of nearby Chateau de Bournel, while the whole family will welcome the efforts of the park entertainment who organise sporting events for children of all ages, discos for teenagers and lively evening fun for the whole family in high season. The magnificent Seigneurial Chateau lies just 8km away and the weekly organised trips are highly recommended.

La Foret at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee

Just a 10 minute walk from St Julien-des-Landes, this park has a peaceful, rural setting in the parklands of a chateau. Catering for the whole family there is plenty of space for the children to play, and two pools set either side of the chateau. There are 3 lakes for fishing and you will find the bar and many of the park facilities in an attractively converted ivy-clad stables.

Interlude at Ile de Re

Caravan parks in Vendee

This park is the perfect place to relax, unwind and get away from it all. The pool complex has something for everyone including indoor and outdoor pool areas, as well as a shallow area for toddlers. A short walk from the park is a fantastic beach; the island is surrounded by brilliant beaches perfect for swimming and wind surfing. For those who want to explore there are many cycle paths around the island, or Ile de Re can be reached via a toll bridge. The park offers a wide range of facilities including an excellent gym; sauna and jacuzzi.