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.

Mandelieu at Mandelieu

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

Perfectly placed for water sports and golf lovers, Mandelieu is a fascinating, historic port in its own right with a large, busy harbour, sprawling castle and great restaurants. Look out to sea, and count the white sails in the bay of Cannes. From Mandelieu's teeming harbour, strike out and discover an isolated cove, or traditional seaside villages like Theoule, where development is kept strictly under control or Cannes, which is quite the opposite. Idyllically situated on a loop of the Siagne River just 800 metres from the coast, your residence is a real find.

Pont Royal at Mallemort

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

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.

Dormaine de Chalain at Lac de Chalain

Caravan parks in Jura, North East France

Ideally situated on the banks of a fabulous natural lake and surrounded by the foothills of the Jura; Domaine de Chalain is a quite spectacular park. It features a fantastic pool complex with waterslides, children's pool, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool. A wide range of sporting activities are available, although some may not be available until July. You have free access to the pool however there is a credit system in operation, 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.

Domaine du Verdon at Castellane

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

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.

Le Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura, North East France

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.

Camping le Bois de Valmarie at Argeles

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Camping le Bois de Valmarie is a relaxed campsite, unwind here with a refreshing drink from the snack bar, while the children have hours of fun whizzing down the water chutes in the three lagoon style pools linked by waterfalls. The terraced emplacements rise up the hillside towards the pool, from where there are outstanding views over the bay of Argeles. At the bottom of the site, surrounded by colourful flower beds, you will find the superb restaurant. Sample a delicious fresh fish dish from the extensive menu, and after dinner relax on the bar terrace with a refreshing glass of local wine.

Aloha Village at Serignan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

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.

Le Soleil at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

With its enviable position right next to a superb sandy beach, Le Soleil is a great choice for a family holiday. The central feature of the park itself is the impressive 'Californian style' swimming complex, which also benefits from sunbathing terraces and a shallow area of the pool for young children. Every night in high season the park's own nightclub opens for the over 15s, while more formal entertainment takes place in the bar. In low season, however, the park has a more tranquil air, making it a popular choice with young families. There are mature trees to provide welcome shade from the hot sun, a supermarket and a restaurant offering high quality cuisine and a take-away is available throughout the season to ensure your every need is catered for.

Biscarosse at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

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.

Cannes Villa Francia at Cannes

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

Its ideal location means that Cannes Villa Francia is perfect for Pimms by the pool and a good book. With the rattle and buzz of Cannes just a telephoto lens away, this is the place to head for those in search of lazy afternoons and unforgettable views over the Bay of Cannes. Eventually though, the lure of the sensual city is hard to resist. Especially when you witness the shops along the Rue Maynadier, the sexy yachts moored along Albert Edouard pier, and the people watching opportunities along the Croisette promenade.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

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.

Le Ranc Davaine at St Alban

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

At St. Alban there are two inviting swimming pools and a children's pool, with a covered pool complex, as well as tennis and mini-golf, plus activities like archery and horse riding in high season. Canoeing on the lovely River Chassezac close by is an added bonus. And at the end of the day, you can also relax over a drink in the pleasant bar. St. Alban is a lightly shaded park that enjoys a stunning setting and offers plenty to do for even the most active of families. The park becomes lively in high season too, with a full programme of entertainment that includes cabarets and a disco. Out and about, you will find Barjac and Balazuc well worth a visit.

Domaine de Drancourt at St Valery

Caravan parks in Picardy, North East France

Domaine de Drancourt is a rural campsite, surrounded by extensive wooded countryside and fields. A long, tree-lined avenue leads you to the picturesque chateau, whose grounds provide an ideal setting for your holiday. The old stables have been carefully converted to house many of the excellent on-site facilities, including the popular French bistro style restaurant. Children will enjoy splashing around in the two pools, one of which is covered, or exploring the site pathways on a hired go-kart. For adults, the relaxing sun terrace at the pool is perfect for sunbathing while tennis and a golf pitch-and-putt are also available. In the evening relax with a drink and listen to the music in the château's friendly and cosy lounge bar.

Yelloh Villages les Mouettes at Carantec

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

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 Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

The ideal choice for a family beach holiday with the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage within a 5 minute stroll. 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.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Ideal for young families in early or late summer; lively enough for everyone in high summer. It's the fantastic pool complex with its lazy river, waterslides and indoor pool that first catches your eye at La Grande Metairie. But there's so much more to do here than just splash about. There's a wide range of first class amenities available throughout the season, together with activities for children of all ages. A member of the prestigious 'Castels' chain, La Grande Metairie is situated in stunning parkland just a few miles from the coast, putting numerous splendid beaches and other attractions within easy reach. In fact, Carnac's famous standing stones are opposite the park.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

St. Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in a region where standards are high; it is the first French campsite to obtain the internationally recognised ISO9000 award for quality. Its crowning glories are the beautiful, golden stone-built Perigordin buildings which house the reception, shop, bar and traditional 'auberge', with its choice of delicious regional specialities. There is an indoor tropical-style swimming pool and even a 'lazy river' as well as a bar terrace overlooking the outdoor pool complex, which is the scene for a full programme of entertainment including disco and karaoke nights. Surrounded by verdant woodland, this Castel park is mainly shaded and extremely spacious, with lovely views across the countryside and the added bonus of luxury tent pitches arranged along the edge.

Mar Estang at Canet Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Mar Estang is close to the beach and is a favourite holiday destination. It certainly ticks all the right boxes, featuring a restaurant, gift shop and supermarket, enough to ensure you never have to wander too far. Add to this the parks fabulous leisure facilities that includes six swimming pools and waterslides and you're looking at somewhere very special indeed.

Camping la Yole at St Jean-Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Relaxing at Camping la Yole is easy; most of the pitches are surrounded by hedges, offering privacy and shade from the hot Vendee sun. The pristine pool complex is popular with children and boasts a large swimming pool, a childrens pool, waterslide, a heated indoor pool and a jacuzzi. Overlooking the pool is the spacious and welcoming restaurant and the tempting ice cream bar. Family entertainment is provided in high season and includes discos and magic shows.

Douce Quietude at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

Just 5km away are lovely sandy beaches, some of the best along the Mediterranean coastline, Camping Douce Quietude is a wonderful family run site near the lively resort of St Raphael. Whilst quieter and more peaceful during low season, the site becomes livelier in July and August when entertainment and discos are arranged for the whole family. Spend your days relaxing at the attractive campsite swimming pool, where the children will enjoy the waterchute.