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.

Bordaberry at Urugne

Caravan parks in Gascony

Wide, blue skies, sparkling waters and whitewashed villages combine to create a commute that no one would complain about. Great golf courses and restaurants, a soft, sandy beach, and horse riding schools are just a short drive away. Thoroughly Mediterranean, yet actually only a few kilometres from the Atlantic, Bordaberry is a stunning development nestling in cypress and pine woods. Wander a few kilometres north and you're in buzzing Biarritz, with its heady mix of casinos and cocktails. South and you're en route to the cultural, cosmopolitan Spanish city of San Sebastian. Bordaberry is one of the Bay of Biscay's best placed destinations. The golden sun light and azure blue seas will put a spell on you as you enjoy a sunset from the balcony of your spacious apartment, or laze away the day at the poolside.

Camping la Grenouillere at Blois

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

Camping la Grenouillere is set in countryside close to the banks of the Loire, this Castels site has a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a quiet holiday. The large pitches are positioned in both wooded and open areas. At the centre of the site is a rustic chateau surrounded by a moat, which houses a cosy bar and restaurant with a patio area overlooking the pool. The tropical pool complex offers three pools, bridges, slides and water chutes. Theres also a covered pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna. The sporting activities here are excellent. The energetic can enjoy floodlit tennis, volleyball, archery and football, while the more sedate can spend an afternoon fishing at the chateau moat.

Cap Esterel 3 Suns at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Riviera

A rocky headland, carefully transformed into a patchwork of bright blue pools, lush green parkland and red-roofed holiday homes, that's Cap Esterel. Dramatic hills sweep down to a succession of emerald waters and sandy coves. Careful planning means that, away from the main artery in and out, there are plenty of traffic free spots to unwind and play. Similarly smart is the design for this excellent holiday village divided into two distinct areas. The 'Quartier du Hameau' is situated between Cap Esterel's main beach, Dramont, and the centre of the village, while the 'Quartier du Village' is, essentially, golf-central. A shimmering mixture of sun kissed pools, bright, well-thought out accommodation with lawns sweeping down to the coast. From pony riding to flying trapeze lessons, you'll have no excuse to laze around. Well, not all the time.

Raguenes Plage at Raguenes Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany

This quiet park really is ideal for young families, with the choice of a family swimming pool or children's pool complete with its own mini water slide and water chute. There is also a small friendly bar, a shop and take-away to meet most needs. Discos and evening entertainment are occasionally organised in high summer, but this park isn't really for those seeking nightlife. Instead, why not take a short stroll through the cornfields to the quiet, secluded beach, or simply wander at will through the delightful local countryside.

Camping Aluna Vacances at Ruoms

Caravan parks in Ardeche

At the heart of the Ard?che, Aluna Vacances offers you a fun-packed environment that is perfect for a family holiday. You can spend a relaxing or fun-filled afternoon at the beautiful pool area that has several swimming pools, a paddling pool and waterslides. The campsite offers many activities for the whole family with football, basketball and tennis available on site. The surrounding areas are perfect for an adventurous holiday with canoeing, kayaking and quad biking available. A must is to enjoy a canoe ride down the Ard?che River, taking in the beautiful sight of the Pont d?Arc. Evenings on the campsite centre around the restaurant which has stunning views over the valley before enjoying entertainment in the purpose built theatre.

Biscarosse at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony

Le Domaine de Gascogne resort offers a superb 18 hole golf course, activities including horse riding for all levels and a stunning beach near by. The little ones will love the "Aventure Parc", a leisure and nature park at Biscarrosse-Plage approximately 6 km away. There are 17 hiking trails and 100km of cycle paths nearby, perfect for day trips. The apartments are pleasantly laid out around the golf course, many with attractive open views of the green, swimming pool or pine forest.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee

Not far from the town of La Tranche-sur-Mer, Camping Bel is a small site and has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The beach is nearby and is typical of the great beaches in the area and is perfect for swimming, windsurfing or just simply relaxing. The site has a number of shaded pitches and the facilities are very well maintained. There is a nice pool with a sun terrace. For those that are more energetic, the sports facilities include half tennis courts and an outdoor fitness course.

La Baume at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Its excellent range of facilities has made La Baume one of the most popular parks on the French Riviera. You'd think that the magnificent pool complex with its four lane waterslide would be the unrivalled centrepiece of this lively park. However, in addition there is a completely separate and beautifully designed lagoon pool with its own slides. And there is also a covered pool on two levels, with slides, jacuzzi and steam room. The park's first class facilities also include two bars, restaurant and tennis courts, play area, take-away and fitness room. There are also plenty of lovely beaches nearby and come the evening you can choose between live entertainment or dancing the night away in the park's own disco. Please note that road noise can sometimes be heard on site.

Camping le Neptune at Argeles

Caravan parks in Languedoc

At the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon, Le Neptune is only a short stroll away from the well-known resort of Arg?les-Plage. The campsite is small but with everything that you could need for a fantastic holiday in beautiful surroundings. The pretty pool complex is ta great spot for relaxing on the sun terrace, enjoying a dip or whizzing down the waterslide. To keep everyone active, the campsite organises many activities for the whole family and offers a mini-club for children as well as sports activities such as football and basketball. Close to the campsite you can also enjoy horse-riding and water sports. To make the most of the beautiful surroundings, why not hire a bike and explore?

Les Mouettes at Carantec

Caravan parks in Brittany

The park has a feeling of peace and spaciousness and coupled with the excellent facilities makes it popular with families. Most of the pitches are grassy and some are partly shaded; the park is looked after to a high standard with mature trees and shrubs enhancing the area. Les Mouettes offers a fantastic pool complex including a lazy river and magnificent slides and planned for 2010 is a covered pool. Morlaix is worth visiting with its pretty setting along a river estuary and its old, cobbled shopping streets.

Camping les Vignes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan parks in Aquitane

The main feature of the campsite is the fantastic pool complex, set in exotic, colourful surroundings. The heated pool, waterslides and spacious terrace means that there is something for everyone for a relaxing day by the pool. If you are seeking ultimate relaxation then you may want to enjoy a visit to the wellness centre where you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a massage. There are plenty of activities on site to keep the whole family amused including volleyball, tennis and football. As the site is set in beautiful surroundings, you can hire a bike to get out and explore. For a change of pace, during high season, catch the free shuttle to the nearby beach where you can relax on the shores of the Atlantic or enjoy some windsurfing.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany

With a fabulous location just a short stroll from the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage, Camping Les Menhirs is the ideal choice for a family beach holiday. The park itself features an excellent swimming pool complex, with a giant waterslide and water chute, covered pool and even a little slide into the children's pool. Children can also go for pony rides just off the park, while adults can hire bikes to go around the peninsula as well as enjoying the small gym, solarium and jacuzzi and a number of games such as football, basketball and boules. And if you can tear yourselves away, you'll find that Carnac Plage has a superb sandy beach with a choice of water sports and many fine restaurants and shops.

Les Mediterranees Charlemagne at Marseillan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

The M?dit?rran?es resort has the advantage of offering 3 distinct accommodation areas whilst allowing all guests access to every pool and amenity at any part of the resort. The modern resort is vibrant in high summer and nearby Cap d'Agde is even livelier still. ?At Charlemagne you have your own private accommodation annexe and a short walk to the popular water slides. Pitches are more spacious than at Nouvelle Floride and Beach Garden.?At Les Medit?rran?es Resort you have one of the finest stretches of golden sand on the south coast and the choice of camping areas to suit every family's taste.

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.

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.

Le Paradis at St Leon

Caravan parks in Dordogne

Le Paradis, it is set amidst France's loveliest countryside, close to the meandering rivers of the Dordogne. The park has superb facilities that includes two large swimming pools, surrounded by attractive trees, flowering shrubs and tennis courts. The park's focal point is the lovely little courtyard with its popular bar and restaurant. In high season, an animateur arranges a variety of sports events, soirees, weekly discos in the bar and daily canoe or kayak trips on the river, which flows right past the park.

Camping Cala Gogo at St Cyprien

Caravan parks in Languedoc

The site is large and spacious, with small emplacements bordered by flowering shrubs and mature trees and bushes. There is a large, palm fringed pool complex backed by a sun terrace, which offers stunning views of the Pyrenees as well as a cafe and shops. Whilst quiet in low season, in the summer the site is lively, with regular sports tournaments and a disco for older teenagers. The highly rated site restaurant is perfect for a quiet evening meal.

La Croix du Vieux Pont at Berny Riviere

Caravan parks in Paris

Easily reached from Calais or Paris, this park is beautifully situated in the Aisne valley beside a gently flowing river. Ideal for children thanks to a special parkland play area, it also has four lovely pools, including one with a retractable roof, one with a waterslide as well as a new outdoor pool. There is also a beauty therapy centre and gym, so you can treat yourself to some of the many services on offer from qualified professionals. The park's 3 lakes are also ideal for a spot of fishing and the nearby forest of Compiegne make for delightful walking. If you're a budding golfer, the nearby course offers reduced green fees. Paris is just a short drive and there are coach trips available from the park. Disneyland Resort Paris only 90km away.

Domaine de Kerlann at Pont-Aven

Caravan parks in Brittany

Domaine de Kerlann is a holiday park unlike any other in southern Brittany. It's a large park set among cycle-friendly woodland, and packed with family activities for non-stop entertainment. Yet it's in the heart of beautiful countryside, close to dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and picturesque chocolate-box towns.

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.