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.

Camping Douce Quietude at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Camping Douce Quietude is highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your pitch, partially shaded by pine trees and bordered by rhododendron bushes, or head to the colourful pool area - the hub of the campsite. Here the children can play for hours in the three pools and on the waterslides, whilst you bask on the spacious sun terrace. The excellent facilities include a gym, sauna and jacuzzi. As the sun goes down, relax with friends and family in the cosy on site bar and restaurant, and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Domaine du Verdon at Castellane

Caravan parks in Riviera

Lying on the banks of the river Verdon, this excellent Castels park offers you both first class facilities and unsurpassed opportunities for an active, adventurous holiday. If you're in the mood for relaxing, there are two swimming pools, waterslides, a restaurant and pizzeria offering a variety of meals and a charming terrace on which to enjoy a leisurely drink. In high summer, there are activities for both adults and children, including indoor and outdoor discos. Yet it would be a shame not to sample some of the many outdoor activities on offer in the region. With rambling, horse-riding, river fishing, rafting, bungee jumping, and more besides, the choices really are endless.

La Baume at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

This park is defiantly for you if you enjoy activities as there is so much to do there will be little time for sitting and relaxing. There are however 2 bars and a restaurant as well as plenty of space to sit around the pool if you want a break from all the excitement. The children have a play area; club with organised activities and even their own disco. Park run sports tournaments; basketball; badminton; climbing wall and archery will give the older children something to think about and a 16+ disco just for good measure. There are family discos during July and August. Sightseeing has not been left from the list of things connected with this busy park with Cannes only 16 miles; St Tropez 22 miles and Nice 40 miles.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

Alicourts is a family run site that is perfect if you are looking for a holiday that is a little off the beaten track. Located just outside the sleepy village of Pierrefitte this park has some great facilities and you will find lots of organised activities to keep the children amused. There is an imaginative adventure play area which is conveniently overlooked by the bar terrace and an excellent pool complex with waterslides. Swimming in the large lake is allowed or if you want something more leisurely then you can hire a pedalo. You can also relax on the sandy lakeside beach and you will find that the beach bar has some outstanding views across the lake and pool complex. On the park there is also a good restaurant, a 9 hole golf course and a Balneo therapy wellness centre, including sauna, massage, Turkish bath and hydro-massage.

Camping la Croix du Pont at Berny Riviere

Caravan parks in Paris

This is a fantastic site to wander around; meet the birdlife along the riverside or the friendly ducklings in the grounds of the adjacent chateau. At the centre of the site there are two lakes for fishing and water sports, plus a small lake complete with a sandy beach. This flat site offers a playground for children along with fun trampolines. There are first class facilities, including a well run restaurant with a children's menu, high chairs and early eating times. A sunny terrace overlooks the fantastic pool complex with a superb heated indoor pool with waterslides and a brand new lagoon style outdoor pool.

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.

La Sirene at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc

This large, family run park simply bustles with activities and offers an exceptional range of amenities, including a large and highly appealing tropical pool complex. Unusually, Scuba diving lessons are available in the pool, free windsurfing, tennis, mini golf and even a free bus service to the beach. Evenings here are often spent in the open air bar, which doubles as the venue for regular late night cabaret and karaoke throughout the season. While beyond the park, you will enjoy the spectacular Pyrenees that form the dramatic backdrop to the spacious, sandy beaches and the park itself.

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.

La Pergola at Lac de Chalain

Caravan parks in Jura

Situated alongside the turquoise green waters of the Lac de Chalain and awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, this steeply terraced park has a friendly, family atmosphere with a range of well-maintained facilities. These include a superb pool complex with sunbathing area and a flower decked bar restaurant terrace. The Jura is a wonderful region for exploring; the Herisson Waterfalls make for a spectacular day out. There's also a lakeside beach where you can swim or canoe and the area is a walker's paradise, with rolling countryside and cascading waterfalls just waiting to be discovered.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

The holiday park is very pleasant with great facilities and direct access to a broad stretch of fine, sandy beach. Les Sablons is just half a mile from the popular resort of Portiragnes-Plage. The pool complex has swimming and children's pool with great water slides, and of course sun terraces in pleasant grounds. If you are feeling more energetic then Les Sablons has tennis and volleyball, as well as a children's play area. There is a popular bar and restaurant and there is regularly organised entertainment for all the family all season. Away from the park you will find the delightful resorts of Cap d'Agde and Valras-Plage within easy reach.

Green Park at Cagnes-Green

Caravan parks in Riviera

Green Park is situatied in the heart of a valley, surrounded by hills but is just few minutes from this popular French coastline. Green Park has a heated lagoon swimming pool, with a terrace that offers great views of the Riviera countryside. Other park facilities include a bar, restaurant, snack bar and shop. There are a number of other activities available including football, basketball and a parc run kids club. Green Park is also a gret base to explore the Riviera with Nice and Cannes worthwhile day trips.

Les Tours at St Amans-des-Cots

Caravan parks in Ardeche

Les Tours is an attractive park with a high standard of facilities and a great swimming pool complex and 'lazy river'. With good sized pitches laid out on a series of terraces and overlooking the gorgeous Lac de la Selves, its a lovely spot for boating and swimming. Beyond Les Tours itself, you will find that you are superbly placed between the Auvergne and the Lot Valley. The enchanting town of Espalion is just 32km south, with its 13th century red sandstone bridge and charmingly small riverside chateau making it well worth a visit.

Normandy Garden at Branville

Caravan parks in Normandy

There's a generous swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi complex housed in the glasshouse while, outside, a large pool is surrounded by perfect sunbathing territory. Your home here will either be a cosy cottage with a private terrace or roomy apartment, set within Branville's peaceful gardens, deep within the folds of Normandy's intoxicating countryside. Leave your estate and you'll have no shortage of memorable day trips ahead of you. To the coast you can experience the Belle Epoque resorts of Deauville and Houlgate, with their wide, clean beaches and elegant boulevards. Inland you'll discover bustling market towns and the water meadows and marshes of Beaumont en Auge.

Yelloh Village LeSerignan Plage at Serignan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Le Serignan Plage has great facilities for a family holiday including a gigantic outdoor lagoon pool, complete with waterslides and shallow pools for the little ones. For those looking for a relaxing treat the new water spa fitness centre, which is free for our customers, offers a unique spa experience, with its hydro massage whirlpool and underwater massage path. And for those who wish to take an early or late summer holiday there is a small indoor pool. There is a fun mini-club for younger family members and disco, (which is sound proofed), arcade games and waterslides for older children. You'll also find a wealth of sports for adults, including aerobics and boules, as well as a typical Provencal restaurant, a candle-lit terrace by the bar and a broad sandy beach, with a naturist section close by.

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.

Chateau des Marais at Chambord

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

Chateau des Marais is a Michelin awarded three red tent site and it enjoys a lovely position close to the river Loire and the stunning Chateau de Chambord. The grassy pitches are shaded by mature trees, with plenty of space for children to run around. Families with young children will particularly enjoy this peaceful setting. The pool complex will be popular with children of all ages; it includes a covered pool, a lagoon pool, lazy river and waterslides. The popular bar and restaurant make an excellent place for a family meal or cooling drink.

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.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Families are more than catered for at Les Sablons, there is something for everyone. The amazing swimming pool complex has 2 outdoor pools; waterslides galore; children's splash pool and a jacuzzi. If they are not into swimming then the 3 playgrounds; tennis; table tennis or archery may be for them. If all that fails to impress there is a site run children's club for 5-10 years during July and August. If you prefer to leave the park the sandy beach is only 200 metres with pedalos and water sports available. Shops and cafes in Portiragnes Plage are a short walk from the park. There is an on site restaurant and take away as well as organised evening entertainment. Sigean Safari Park is 25 miles away if you fancy something different. The vibrant town of Montpellier with shops, art and museums is 45 miles.

Pont Royal at Mallemort

Caravan parks in Riviera

You're in the heart of Provence, you have a world renowned 18 hole golf course at your disposal, and you're in a traffic free village with a huge wave pool complex. So authentic you'd swear it's always been there, Pont Royal is a wonderfully realised Provencal vision, a network of paved avenues connecting apartments, village squares, pools and parasols, all nestled within that intoxicating Provencal landscape, with its hilltop villages and wonderful cuisine. Tear yourself away for a day or two, and discover Avignon, Aix en Provence, Lacoste with their colourful markets, festivals and intoxicating architecture. You'll want to stay forever.

Camping le Clarys Plage at St Jean-Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee

Located at the entrance to Camping le Clarys Plage are the feature waterslides and jacuzzi, fountains and bridges, as well as a separate covered pool and a paddling pool for the children. The bar terrace overlooks the pool area, providing an excellent spot to relax with a cool drink, and is the venue for the evening entertainment that takes place regularly throughout the season. There is a pizzeria on site, but no shop or restaurant, however there is a supermarket and a choice of bars and restaurants just a short walk away.