Discover the best holiday caravan parks in France that are close to the beach.

With static caravans, mobile homes, holiday lodges and chalets to choose from you are sure to find the perfect caravan and camping holiday.

Find a selection of France caravan parks that are close to the beach suitable for active holidays, sunbathing on the beach or exploring the villages, towns and countryside of France.

Domaine de Kerlann at Pont-Aven, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Camping du Jard at La Tranche sur Mer, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

Camping du Jard is a friendly, well kept site located in a large woodland park just 700m from a gorgeous white sandy beach. The pool area is at the heart of the campsite with activities taking place here during the day. Although the Vend?e is well known for having fantastic weather, there?s a heated indoor pool and jacuzzi onsite, so whatever the weather you?re guaranteed a swim. Off site there are lots to keep you active ? the area is the premier destination in Europe for surfboarding. The area is popular with cyclists and hikers and there are lots of picturesque trails that take you through the local area where you can enjoy beaches and woodland parks.

Deauville at Deauville, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

Yet refreshingly, this is still a spot of considerable charm. A well-heeled bolt hole for Parisians in need of some bracing sea air, a boardwalk beach, stylish casino, racecourses and marinas all set the style perfectly. But simpler pleasures aren't forgotten either – beachside bars and summer festivals ensure that all members of your party will leave with happy memories. Your residence is set alongside the new Deauville golf course, just 2km from Deauville's harbour. Traditional Normandy architecture – half timbering, stone walls and red tiled roofing – sets this Pierre et Vacances development in a class of its own. Not so traditional, but possibly more essential, your residence has an invitingly large heated pool, jacuzzi and sun loungers!

Le Soleil at Argeles-sur-Mer, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

With a great position with direct access to the beach, Le Soleil is perfect for a family holiday. The parks main attraction is the impressive Californian-style swimming pool complex which is surrounded by attractive sun terraces. Every night in high season the parks 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. The wide range of organised activities in high season includes scuba diving lessons, making the site an ideal choice for water sports enthusiasts and families with teenagers. In the evening you can dine at the excellent restaurant or relax at the bar. Le Soleil is just north of the very lively holiday resort of Argeles.

Les Mediterranees Beach Garden at Marseillan Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach 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. Alongside the reserve naturelle de Bagnas, Beach Garden is quieter accommodation compared to Charlemagne and Nouvelle Floride offering but just a short walk to the `Beach Garden' beach area and amenities.

Club Farret at Vias Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

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.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

Situated in the delightful little town of La Tranche, Bel is a quiet family run park. While small and relatively quiet, it offers you a lovely swimming pool with a small water slide as well as a super Scandinavian style play area, all of which makes it especially suited to families with young children. It is also just 500m from the longest south-facing beach in the Vendee, where you can swim and sunbathe, before trying a spot of windsurfing on the 'marine lake'. The lovely town of La Tranche is right on the doorstep too, with its floral gardens, and wide choice of cafes and restaurants. A water park, which is payable, with indoor and outdoor pools is just 300m from the park.

Criques de Porteils at Collioure, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Nestled on the rocky coves that typify this small corner of France, this terraced Castels park combines unique scenery with direct access to several small pebble beaches. If you fancy learning something new, the park offers scuba diving, so you can explore the beautiful coves and rock pools under the water. With a small pool, modern facilities, Criques is ideal for a quiet family holiday or couples seeking a cultural retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nearby resorts of Argeles Plage, which itself is a short, drive away. Why not walk the coastal path into the stunning town of Collioure for a bite to eat in one of the many seafood restaurants sampling delicious local dishes. With so much to do and its stunning setting we know you'll want to go back to Criques in years to come. Some train noise can be heard.

La Chapelle at Argeles Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Situated just 50m from the bustling resort of Argeles, La Chapelle is only 200m from a long sandy beach. The pitches on the park are large and grassy and are situated to the rear of the site with mature trees providing some shade on the majority of pitches. The pool complex is a great place to meet other holidaymakers or simply top up your tan and relax with a good book. For changes of scene why not visit Perpignan, the nearest city to the park, or if you want to travel a little further, Barcelona is also within reach for a day trip.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

The facilities on this park are second to none, especially the superb aquatic area with its three pools, lazy river and triple water slide. There is a new water park planned, including indoor children's pool, spa, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Close by you can learn to surf and body board in the spectacular Atlantic waves. There are dozens of activities for kids of all ages, as well as entertainment, centred around the bar-restaurant every night in high season, with the promise that all will be quiet after midnight and the park owner is keen for all rules to be respected for the benefit and comfort of all guests. Beyond the park, Labenne offers endless forest roads and cycle paths; while the town itself has a splendid outdoor market, two petting zoos, as well as the lovely Marais d'Orx nature park.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

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.

La Reserve at Parentis-en-Born, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

As its name suggests, it feels almost like a sophisticated retreat, a place to go to unwind, relax and fully recharge the batteries. The park is packed with outstanding facilities. There are indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a stack of play facilities that will keep everyone entertained. There are concealed walks to uncover and cycle routes to explore, and those who venture further a field will discover a sprawling region that offers a new environment around every turn.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

Camping Sylvamar is part of the Yelloh! Village chain of campsites. The excellent facilities, located away from our accommodation, include a lagoon style watermark complete with waterslides and lazy river, overlooked by the modern restaurant and bar terrace. It is just a fifteen minute walk or cycle to the fine sandy beaches of this area, and water sports facilities are widely available. Whilst there is plenty to do at this well-maintained campsite, the Les Landes forest is perfect for cyclists. Campsite rules are strictly enforced for the benefit and comfort of all guests. The facilities on this park are second to none, especially the superb aquatic area with its three pools, lazy river and triple waterslide. About 900m away, you can learn to surf and body board in the spectacular Atlantic waves. There are dozens of activities for kids of all ages, as well as entertainment, cantered around the bar-restaurant every night in high season, with the promise that all will be quiet after midnight. And the park owner is keen for all rules to be respected for the benefit and comfort of all guests. Beyond the park, Labenne offers endless forest roads and cycle paths; while the town itself has a splendid outdoor market, two petting zoos, as well as the lovely Marais d'Orx nature park.

Les Mouettes at Carantec, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Les Sablons is a pleasant, good quality park with an excellent range of facilities that include a friendly bar and restaurant, as well as a pool complex with swimming and children's pools, and great waterslides. Most amenities are open in early season, but the park only becomes really lively during high season, when discos are held both indoors and out in the warm night air. Yet it's the splendid beach that you're sure to love most. With direct access from the park, its huge expanse of gently-shelving sand is a splendid place to relax. But if you can bear to tear yourselves away, you will find delightful resorts such as Cap d'Agde and Valras-Plage, which are both within easy reach.

Raguenes Plage at Raguenes Plage, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach 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.

Domaine de la Bastide at Sampson, Auvergne

Caravan parks close to the beach in Auvergne

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.

Camping le Neptune at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach 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?

Camping le Clarys Plage at St Jean-Plage, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

Located at the entrance to Camping le Clarys Plage are the feature waterslides and jacuzzi, fountains and bridges, as well as a separate covered pool and a paddling pool for the children. The bar terrace overlooks the pool area, providing an excellent spot to relax with a cool drink, and is the venue for the evening entertainment that takes place regularly throughout the season. There is a pizzeria on site, but no shop or restaurant, however there is a supermarket and a choice of bars and restaurants just a short walk away.