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.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

L'Atlantique is just 3km from the small seaside resort of Beg-Meil, with a beautiful setting next to a nature reserve. The site is popular not least because of its swimming pool complex, with its large waterslides and spectacular pools. The beach is only a delightful ten minute walk from the site across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife. There are great children activities including an authentic fishing boat in the play area and the ocean-themed mini-golf. In peak season, the owners organise competitions, sports, evening entertainment and discos.

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.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

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.

Camping de I' Atlantique at Fouesnant

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

The bar and terrace at Camping de l'Atlantique overlook the pools allowing you to keep an eye on the youngsters as they whiz down the slides. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, magic shows and a weekly disco. Young children have a great time on site, exploring the fishing boat in the play area, or playing mini-golf on the Wizard of Oz course. Although lively in high season the site is much quieter in May and June making it ideal for young families. A path leads you through cool pine trees and over dunes to a fine sandy beach.

Chateau de l'Eperviere at Gigny-sur-Saone

Caravan parks in Burgundy, North East France

Chateau de l'Eperviere is an attractive site, situated in mature woodland in the heart of France's Burgundy region. This is a quiet haven where the generous emplacements are set amongst ancient oaks, providing plenty of space for the children to explore. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the two pools, one of which is covered, or the ultimate way to de-stress is taking a relaxing jacuzzi or sauna. There is a delightful restaurant housed in the 16th century chateau and the cosy bar hosts regular wine tasting sessions. This is an excellent area for walkers and cyclists to go exploring.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern park are its large, spacious pitches, some of which are surrounded by hedges to offer privacy. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide, with a new covered pool planned for 2010. 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.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

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.

Domaine des Ormes at Dol de Bretagne

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

This Castels site has been transformed from a run down chateau. The old watermill is now the bar and the coach house and stables are now the golf club. The fabulous pool complex includes three pools and a superb water park with chutes beside the tree-lined fishing lake, and a new covered lagoon-style pool with wave pool. Our generous, grassy emplacements are scattered throughout the campsite and our Fairytale Cottages are set in a secluded woodland setting - ideal if you are looking for something a little different. There is something for everyone here; tennis, horse riding, bicycle hire, canoeing, pedalo hire and an extensive entertainment programme.

Mar Estang Camping Club at Canet Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Mar Estang Camping Club is a large and lively campsite, set 100 metres from a beautiful sandy beach and close to the resort of Canet Plage. The facilities are modern and well kept and a real highlight of the site is the fantastic pool complex. Located at the heart of the site there are multiple pools, paddling pools for little ones and waterslides. If you prefer a calmer time at the pool then pull up a lounger and relax in the sunshine. The campsite runs a fun-filled entertainment programme to keep everyone from the youngest member of the family to the oldest entertained. In the evening enjoy a meal in one the restaurants or enjoy a drink in the bar before being treated to some great entertainment from the campsite animation team.

La Presqu'ile at St Mandrier

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

La Presqu'?le is on the edge of coastal Provence and situated facing a lovely French harbour. A seaside holiday park, La Presqu'?le is just 400 m from the white, sandy beaches of Saint Asile. The park has a heated lagoon swimming pool and a toddlers paddling pool, as well as plenty of sun loungers to relax in. There is park run fun during the high summer evenings with shows, games and karaoke. There is something for everyone in the terms of dining with a snack bar, restaurant, ice cream parlor and pizzeria. There is also a small bar with an outdoor terrace for a pleasant evening relaxing.

Camping du Golf at Barneville-Carteret

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

Just 23 miles from Cherbourg, Camping du Golf is a small and friendly parc in the Normandy region. This site is perfect for an active family holiday and with a covered, heated swimming pool surrounded by loungers you won't need to worry about the weather. There is plenty to keep the children entertained with a play area, bouncy castle, games room and organised entertainment all available in the high season. Ameneties on Camping du Golf include a bar, pizzeria, bakery, small shop and a takeaway. Beyond the park there is a sandy beach and a golf course.

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

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.

La Bien Assise at Guines

Caravan parks in Picardy, North East France

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.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

The Camping Sol-a-Gogo is a well kept park with direct access to a superb beach. Just a short stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes, the park has a fantastic swimming pool complex with water chutes, waterslides and a covered pool. A very well maintained park, including bar and a lively entertainment programme in high season. Some noise may be heard from the local road. The park is close to the lively resorts of St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts.

Les Sablines at Vendres-Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Le Sablines is just 900 metres from the nearest beach and with great weather assured in southern France, it's a great base for a sun, sea and sand vacation. Although the beach is bound to be the big draw for the family, Les Sablines does have some great activities on site including football, volleyball, basketball and table tennis. What's more, in the high summer the family focused park organizes shows and discos every night. Le Sablines has a popular pool complex includes 2 slides and a heated swimming pool. For those looking for a bigger water park experience, Aqualand in Cap d?Agde is just 30km away and offers 8 water parks, with over 20 water rides available! Le Sablines is situated just 20 minutes from Beziers airport.

Camping Acapulco at St Jean-Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

The facilities on site are superb and include a landscaped pool complex, which offers five waterslides with their own splash pool, a children's pool and a swimming pool, a new jacuzzi pool opened in 2010. Overlooking the complex is the bright and attractive bar area, housed in a white washed, terracotta tiled building typical of the Vendee. Relax here with a refreshing drink, whilst the children splash around in the water. In high season families can enjoy a good programme of lively entertainment including discos, bingo and karaoke. Children will love playing at the well equipped play area or in the large games room with pool table and computer games.

Chateau d'Olonne at Les Sables d'Olonne

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

There is much to see here the Ile de Penotte, a picturesque old quarter in the town centre with pedestrian alleys and facades decorated with shells by a local artist, not to mention the La Chaume quarter, where the city originated, the fishermen's district, with the Place Sainte Anne and its magnificent trompe l'il fresco. And don't miss the delicious food market or fishing port where you can find fish at its freshest. The historical theme park, Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou is also just 92km away. Located in the Vendee, a region famous for its long sandy beaches, close to Les Sables d'Olonne, Residence L'Estran is a hotel and residence located between the Puits d'Enfer, a deep cleft in the cliff into which the sea comes crashing at high tide, and the town centre. The swimming pool faces the sea and the sandy beaches are just 2km away. There are many activities available locally too such as golf and water sports. There is something for everyone.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

La Rive is nestled amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests on the shores of the Biscarosse Lake, four miles from the small town of Biscarosse. Apart from boasting one of the best lakeside beaches in the South West and being awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, the owner has created a superb water park that includes 4 slides, children's pool, covered pool, and Jacuzzi. Facilities are available for mooring customers' own boats. The whole family will enjoy the range of facilities from playgrounds and archery to the covered pool complex with waterslides, jacuzzi and toddler pools. The delightful bar and restaurant overlook a well equipped and spacious play area and the quaint town of Biscarosse with its bars, shops and nightlife only a short drive away. If you're bringing a boat, the small port will moor it for a small fee for the duration of your stay.

Les Mediterranees Charlemagne at Marseillan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

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.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

The first thing that will strike you about this superb parc is the wonderful space and openness of the grounds. There are simply acres and acres for you to relax in and for the children to run off their spare energy. The facilities are excellent, including an impressive pool complex with waterslides and a separate toddler pool. The family proprietors are your hosts in the attractive bar and restaurant, and their personal approach is much in evidence throughout. The location is ideal for exploring, with l'Etang de la Breche nearby as well as many outstanding chateaux.