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 Val de Cantobre at Cevennes

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

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.

Le Ranc Davaine at St Alban

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

St. Alban is a lightly shaded park that enjoys a stunning setting and offers plenty to do for even the most active of families. 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. 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.

Cap Coz at Fouesnant

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Cap Coz is situated in a sandy spit of land which makes it seem like an island. It is ideally placed for sunbathing on beaches backed with pine trees. If you are into wildlife there is a boat trip to the sanctuaries of the Glenan Islands. Cap Coz is perfectly placed as a base to explore Brittany's famous landscapes and busy market towns.

Domaine de Ker Ys at St Nic

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Domaine de Ker-Ys is just 20 metres from Pentrez beach and close to the small holiday resort of Saint-Nic. The lcoation is perfect for water sports including body boarding, kite surfing and land yachting! There is plenty of activities at the holiday park too with basketball and volleyball available at the multisport ground as well as as the impressive water park on site. With waterslides, waterfall and heated lagoon swimming pool it will keep everyone happy.

Camping la Pointe St Gilles at Benodet

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

This is a lively site with impressive facilities including an exciting pool complex and a brand new wellness centre opening in the summer 2010. Unwind on the sun terraces surrounding the pools or in the inviting jacuzzi. Most of the emplacements here are grassy and are divided by trees and tall hedges, which provide privacy, shade and plenty of space for the children to play. The friendly atmosphere of the bar is a good place to relax in the evening and throughout the season you can join in with the entertainment programme, which caters for families of all ages. Venture off site to explore the hidden coves and rock pools which adorn this rugged coastline.

Hippocampe at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

If you are looking for a fun packed holiday then Camping Hippocampe has all the right ingredients. At Argeles-sur-Mer, which is just a mile away, you have a long sandy beach. The park has a superb heated swimming pool with waterchute and waterslides, you also have access to the wide range of sports facilities, children's clubs and evening entertainment at La Sirene, its larger sister site across the road.

Parc de Fierbois at Tours

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

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.

Chateau des Ormes at Dol-de-Bretagne

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Chateau des Ormes is for you if you like water with a fantastic outdoor wave pool; two outdoor swimming pools; a tropical outdoor pool with waterslides; an indoor pool complex with water slides, lazy river and jacuzzi baths as well as a children's splash pool. Should the children bore of the water there is a children's club run by Al Fresco for 4-12 year olds. There are so many outdoor activities available you will have to work hard to find time to relax. There is the A la carte restaurant to help with the relaxing as will as the pizzeria/take away, plus the evening entertainment with a regular program of events including a disco. Near by you will find boat trips to the Channel Islands and sailing from St Malo, the chateau and lake at Combourg is 6miles away. Further afield is Mont St Michel with its beautiful abbey and museum.

Holiday Green at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

Relax at the Californian-style pool complex; there is a children's pool, a relaxing jacuzzi, waterslides and a newly built heated indoor pool. An ideal for the whole family, Camping Holiday Green has plenty of activities on offer for teenagers and in high season an extensive animations programme for younger children. In the evenings treat yourself to a meal at the Provencal restaurant, before dancing the night away in the onsite disco, or head to the bar and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

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.

La Pointe St Gilles at Benodet

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

An award winning family park, with a small beach just outside the entrance and the resort of Benodet just 15 minutes walk away. The park has great facilities including an impressive brand new pool complex, with indoor pool, waterslides, spa and jacuzzi. There's also a good supermarket and a convenient take-away for trouble-free catering. Family entertainment is organised during July and August. This site is especially popular with families that have younger children and included with the mini fun station are toddler swimming lessons. Away from the park discover Brittany's historic and rustic charms.

Club Farret at Vias Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Club Farret is a part of the Yelloh Village chain of campsites. A family run park, it offers everything that you would wish for in a sun and sand holiday, with plenty to do for the whole family. Set close to a long stretch of golden sandy beach this is a lively site with some great facilities. A lagoon style pool complex is a real suntrap, surrounded as it is by palms and shrubs. Children are well catered for with their own separate pool and seven playgrounds. For older children and adults there are also a wide range of sports activities ranging from table tennis to archery. Le Farret benefits from direct access to a wonderful sandy Mediterranean beach and the site's excellent restaurant and pirate-themed bar facilities have more than enough to entertain you for the duration of your stay, however if you can tear yourself away from the park a short 500m walk will take you directly into Vias Plage with its lively bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Green Park at Cagnes-Green

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

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.

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.

De la Baie at La Trinite-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Run by enthusiastic owners, the park offers a wide range of organised children's activities, sports tournaments, bicycle tours and walks. It also features a lovely pool with some shade and a great waterslide. Its greatest attraction though is the choice of two safe sandy beaches, both just a short, safe stroll away. There is also an excellent bar, restaurant, and crêperie, from which you can watch the children playing on the beach, or look out further to the bright sails of the windsurfers beyond. See it just once and you'll understand why Brittany's soft, sandy beaches are such a popular destination for families.

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.

Camping le Soleil at Argeles

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

There is a real holiday atmosphere here making it an ideal base for families, sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts alike, with excellent facilities and a well organised entertainment programme. The focal point is the fantastic tropical pool complex and bar, set amongst mature trees and flowering shrubs. Soak up the rays on the spacious sun deck while the children splash around in the pool. In the evenings, sample a delicious meal from the restaurant before heading to the bar for the lively evening entertainment. Every evening during July and August, there is an underground nightclub for teenagers.

Camping Lou Pignada Ondres at Ondres-Plage

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

This simple, yet charming campsite is perfect for a relaxing holiday in the heart of the beautiful pine groves of the south west of France. The campsite has an authentic French feel so be sure to try your hand at a game of boules. The site has everything that you need for a relaxing holiday but it?s the surrounding area that really is something special. The area around the campsite is perfect for cyclists. The V?lodyss?e ? a 1200km cycle route covers the west coast of France from Roscoff to Hendaye in Spain and most of the route takes you alongside the water where you can enjoy gorgeous views. If you would prefer to sit back and relax then the free shuttle to the beach during July and August will take you to to Ondres-Plage, a stunning white sandy beach where you can take a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. To get some adrenalin going there are plenty of watersports to take part in here too ? why not try surfing, windsurfing or waterskiing?

Cannes Beach at Cannes

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

The town is an internationally renowned resort and jewel of the Cote d'Azur; and is perfect for lazing on the beach, enjoying a spot of shopping or just strolling by the stunning yachts in the port. If you'd like to explore further a field, excursions to numerous attractions in the area can be booked at the resort. Cannes Beach resort holds sports tournaments, including tennis and soccer, during the afternoons and offers a jacuzzi, hammam and sauna for total relaxation.

Airotel Pyrenees at Luz St Sauveur

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

Airotel Pyrenees is set at the heart of some spectacular mountain scenery on the edge of the National Park, at the foot of some of the most spectacular Pyrenean passes. There are four swimming pools here including one small outdoor with a slide, and a small indoor pool with sauna. You'll also find a good choice of restaurants in nearby Luz St. Sauveur, an attractive mountain resort and spa town that offers not only a picturesque setting but also attractive buildings and a Templar Church. Why not enjoy a relaxing drink with the stunning backdrop of the majestic Pyrenees behind you. Some road noise may be heard.