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.

La Baume at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

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.

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.

Camping les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Tranquil surroundings and temperate conditions, combined with exciting play areas make this site a favourite for lively young children. The bar and broad sun terrace overlook the excellent pool complex, including a lagoon-style pool, paddling pool with a fun octopus fountain for toddlers, plus a spiralling water chute, four lane waterslide and a brand new indoor pool for 2010. The park owners organise sports events, treasure hunts, barbecues and lively calvados tasting evenings in high season, most of the daytime activity is on the beach.

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.

Les Chateau des Marais at Chambord

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Enjoying a peaceful location in the grounds of a lovely old manor house, the park has been developed by the friendly owners to a very high standard, with excellent facilities, especially for young families. The superb pool complex has two pools, one with a lazy river, toboggans and a retractable roof over one of the pools. There is an indoor Spa and Jacuzzi with a Hammam (Turkish bath) and massage available. The park is extremely pretty, in a lovely setting close to a small village and is also perfectly placed for sightseeing. The Loire River is just a short distance away, with opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Most importantly, the Loire is most famous for its many chateaux, two of which, Chambord and Blois, are close to hand.

Domaine de la Paille Basse at Souillac

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

This campsite really is something special. Nestled in the gorgeous green Dordogne countryside, high up on a hill sits Domaine de la Paille Basse, a 5* Castels campsite. The site is an old Medieval Village which has been entirely restored in keeping with the local and historic architecture of this region. Domaine de la Paille Baisse is a fantastic base for an active holiday with lots of activities arranged on site and plenty to do and see off site too. On site the tranquil pool area is the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine and relax. Kids can play around in the childrens pool and there are waterslides too for the more adventurous. In the evening, take a seat in the old barn that now houses the pretty restaurant to enjoy some delicious regional dishes.

Camping la Baie du Kernic at Plouescat

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

The campsite is easy to reach from both Ireland and the UK, with Roscoff port situated just 15 miles away. The site itself is perfect for enjoying a relaxing holiday in the beautiful surroundings of Northern Brittany. Onsite there are all the facilities that you need for an enjoyable holiday - a bar, a take-away and a place to get freshly-baked bread for breakfast. The heated, covered swimming pool is open all season long so whatever the weather you can enjoy a dip. The terrace around the pool has plenty of sunloungers if you fancy soaking up the summer sunshine. For those of you looking for a more active holiday, there are a few activities offered on site for the family to enjoy such as volleyball, football and table-tennis. A few miles away from the site you can also enjoy tennis, mini-golf and kayaking.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

An ideal choice for younger families, Les Ecureuils has a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. An attractive, well kept park which is landscaped with trees, hedges and flowers. You will find a great outdoor pool complex with waterslide, as well as an indoor pool and a fountain - great fun for the children. The park runs entertainment during the high season in its bar including family discos. The site is not far from several shops including a supermarket, which is open from June onwards.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

Set in beautiful woodland with fabulous views of the Dordogne countryside, St Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in the region and holds 5 red tents from the Michelin guide. The buildings are of beautiful honey-coloured stone where you'll find a shop, bar with a large terrace overlooking the pool and a restaurant serving local specialities. The modern facilities include a swimming pool complex, tropical-style indoor pool, crazy river and jacuzzi. The sports facilities are outstanding including recently built golf driving range and putting green, plus quad biking, tennis, football and gym amongst others. Six kilometres away is the busy town of Le Bugue.

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.

Yelloh Village Le Club Farret at Vias Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

There are two parks within the Farret complex with plenty of organised entertainment in high season, close to the pool and kids playground. The new chill out pool has a feel of Bali and is perfect relaxation. Guests can also use facilities at Yelloh! Village Beach Club Farret.

Belle Dune at Fort Mahon Plage

Caravan parks in Picardy, North East France

Smart apartments and Belle Epoque style houses cluster around two lakes, an indoor pool complex, sports facilities and a central square with bars and restaurants, the good life doesn't come much better than this. A really wonderful place to unwind, with a highly respected golf course and carefully selected programme of entertainment, Belle Dune will delight all your senses. Picardy's lush valleys and forests are home to peaceful nature reserves and quiet villages but water is never far away, whether it's the ponds and rivers in the Valley of the Somme, or the magnificent beaches, just a short drive away.

Paris Est-Champigny at Paris Est-Champigny

Caravan parks in Paris, North West France

If you are planning to visit Disneyland Paris or the many delights of Paris itself, the Paris Est campsite provides the perfect holiday base. Disneyland Paris is just 30 minutes from the park which means that you can not enjoy the park over more than 1 day if preferred (well worth it as it saves your feet!). The same can be said of exploring Paris to, which is just 10km from the campsite.The park itself is situated in 20 acres of wooded parkland, so a peaceful retreat after a hard days exploring. The amenities on the park are relatively simple including a basic shop. Also close by is the Tremblay Leisure Park, which has lots of sporting facilities on offer.

Le Ranolien at Perros Guirec

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Le Ranolien is really quite stunning. Colourful hedges and trees blend into the pink granite boulders of the coastline, which allows for some highly individual pitches, as well as easy access to nearby beaches. The owners are continually investing in park facilities, including a mini-cinema and there is a magnificent pool complex which features an impressive array of outdoor pools and water-slides, including a covered, heated pool that's available throughout the season. There is a state of the art spa on site providing a wide range of treatments ready when you need a little extra pampering and relaxing. Away from the site there is an excellent choice of beaches ranging from rocky inlets to sandy coves. Some traffic noise can be heard from certain parts of the park.

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.

Camping les Etangs Fleuris at Tourquin

Caravan parks in Paris, North East France

On site, the Coulple family create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, a pleasant contrast to the hustle and bustle of Paris and the theme parks. Unwind at the attractive swimming pool area or on your very spacious pitch, surrounded by mature trees. Fishermen can make full use of the small and tranquil fishing ponds, stocked with trout, perch and carp. Plan the next day's adventure at the bar terrace which hosts occasional entertainment during high season.

La Ferme de la Serraz at Lake Annecy

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

La Ferme de la Serraz, close to sparkling Lake Annecy in the French Alps, is a delightful and relaxed site. Ideally located for exploring this spectacular area, this green site is surrounded by superb mountain scenery. Soak up the stunning panoramic views from the terrace of the two swimming pools (one just for toddlers), or simply relax on your grassy pitch. There is a children's playground plus TV and games room, as well as a snack bar (high season only). This is a friendly, family run site that makes an ideal base for young families as well as keen walkers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. A lakeside beach is just under a mile from site, with swimming, boat trips and a wide choice of water sports available.

Domaine de la Bastide at Sampson

Caravan parks in Auvergne, South East France

This attractive parc has a friendly atmosphere as well as two swimming pools, tennis court, restaurant, bar and children's play area. Off-parc, visits to the nearby town of?Vallon Pont d'Arc and the Rock of Sampzon are a must for some of the most spectacular views. The amazing Pont d'Arc can also be explored by canoe, making for a memorable day out. A simply superb location for families of all ages.

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.

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.