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.

Camping le Castellas at S?te, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Set in a fragrant pine forest close to the lovely town of S?te, this campsite is perfect for those looking for a lively holiday in beautiful surroundings. The large pool area is a real highlight of the campsite with its multiple pool and numerous waterslides. The lovely pool terrace and pool loungers are ready to welcome you if you?re looking for some relaxation under the Mediterranean sunshine. During the day there are lots of activities available onsite to keep everyone entertained. Close to the campsite there are many other options for a fun-filled day including horse-riding and watersports. In the evenings the campsite comes to life with a fabulous array of entertainment including themed evenings and karaoke.

Esterel at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

This first rate, steeply terraced park with its ochre buildings blends into the scenery so well that when you first set eyes on the glorious swimming pools, they create a quite startling contrast. The heated, jungle themed children's pool is not to be missed. Esterel really is a perfect holiday location, with an excellent restaurant and disco on the park and a night club and golf courses close by. The Esterel hills, with their wooded slopes and pink outcrops, are also truly breathtaking. It's an ideal spot for nature lovers, with many superb walks, from gentle strolls to robust hikes. For more sophisticated pleasures, you are also just a couple of miles drive through a wooded valley to Agay, with its pavement cafes and sandy beach.

L'Oceano d'Or at Jard-sur-Mer, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

A well-kept park, L'Oceano is well situated in unspoilt countryside. There is plenty of family entertainment and live music in high season in the parks special amphitheatre. The owners have kept to the traditional Vendeen style with the park buildings have been built in traditional style. The spacious bar has a relaxed atmosphere. The grassy pitches are bordered with low hedgerows or small trees providing some privacy. The swimming pool complex has a water chute and waterslides, surrounded by spacious sun terraces.

Belle Dune at Fort Mahon Plage, Picardy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Picardy

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.

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.

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.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

The superb pool complex has a roman ruins theme and features exciting waterslides, as well as a covered pool and jacuzzi. In fact the pool area is ideal for everyone, whether you want a dip, a refreshing drink on the bar terrace alongside, or just the chance to relax in the endless sunshine. In high summer the park entertainers organise a range of family activities including regular discos in the bar. And then, of course, there's the wonderful beach which is reached by a private path from the park. There are also many fine day trips to choose from, with lively resorts such as St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts both just a few kilometres away.

La Pointe St Gilles at Benodet, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

With a small beach just outside the entrance and the bustling resort of Benodet a lovely coastal walk away, this park offers you the best of both worlds. Awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, this family run park has great facilities including a superb pool complex, with waterslides, spa, jacuzzi and indoor pool. There's also an impressive new health and beauty centre, which is ideal if you fancy a bit of pampering. For the livelier there are popular discos, organised by the park owners. Nearby Benodet is well worth a visit, with its multitude of promenade cafes, creperies and restaurants. And if you want to discover Brittany's historic and rustic charms, they're also within easy to reach from here.

Camping la Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

The spacious emplacements are surrounded by mature trees and hedges, which offer some shade and privacy. The fabulous pool complex boasts a covered pool, two outdoor pools, five waterslides and a jacuzzi. Adjacent is an enclosure where children can meet some affectionate farm animals. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and a well-equipped supermarket. Evening entertainment includes discos and folk concerts in the amphitheatre.

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.

Domaine de Litteau at Litteau, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

The tranquil feel of this area will suit families and couples looking for a quieter holiday - it's particularly good for families with toddlers as the park itself is quiet and safe. Plus, Normandy is simple to reach from the UK.  Hope on the fast craft from Portsmouth and you can reach the park from Caen in around 45 minutes - hardly enough time to ask are we there yet?

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse, Aquitane

Caravan parks close to the beach in Aquitane

With direct access to the Sanguinet lake beach, Domaine de la Rive is the perfect setting for a fun-filled family holiday. Domaine de la Rive boasts an impressive pool complex equipped with several water slides, a jungle-themed water playground, an outside swimming pool and even an indoor wave pool with lazy river! At la Rive the focus is definitely on getting active and having fun. There is lots to do for the whole family onsite with plenty of activities available including archery, football and volleyball. If you prefer a slower pace of life onsite then the wellness centre is a must. Evenings on the campsite feature around the lively bar area and restaurant.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

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.

Camping le Ruisseau at Biarritz, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

Camping le Ruisseau is a well equipped, top quality family run site. Situated in the Basque country and close to the sea, the majestic peaks of the Pyrenees rise in the distance. The pitches here are set in shady oak land and the site boasts its own lake, which is ideal for a quiet spot of carp fishing. The fantastic pool complex incorporates waterslides, a jacuzzi, sauna and an expansive sun terrace. Sports opportunities are plentiful take to the tennis courts or the gymnasium, while young children will love the excellent play area and trampolines. In the evenings, entertainment is laid on during the height of the summer in the popular lively bar and on the terrace. The site lies close to a motorway but traffic noise is minimal.

Camping Douce Quietude at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

Camping Douce Quietude is highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your pitch, partially shaded by pine trees and bordered by rhododendron bushes, or head to the colourful pool area - the hub of the campsite. Here the children can play for hours in the three pools and on the waterslides, whilst you bask on the spacious sun terrace. The excellent facilities include a gym, sauna and jacuzzi. As the sun goes down, relax with friends and family in the cosy on site bar and restaurant, and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Yelloh Village la Foret at St Julien, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

Yelloh! Village la For?t, tucked away from the bustle of Les Sables d?Olonne amidst rolling meadowland, is a small site set in the grounds of a ch?teau. The campsite facilities are set in converted buildings in the courtyard ? the bar is housed in the old stables, while the restaurant with open fire and oak-beamed ceiling is in an ivy-clad outhouse. Head through the stone archway into the ch?teau gardens and to the two covered pools beyond. Here you?ll find plenty of space to relax, plus a fun water slide for the children. There is also a football pitch, badminton court and playground. Keen fishermen can unwind in peace at one of the three lakes, settling down for a spot of carp and roach fishing in idyllic surroundings.

Interlude at Ile de Re, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

This park is the perfect place to relax, unwind and get away from it all. The pool complex has something for everyone including indoor and outdoor pool areas, as well as a shallow area for toddlers. A short walk from the park is a fantastic beach; the island is surrounded by brilliant beaches perfect for swimming and wind surfing. For those who want to explore there are many cycle paths around the island, or Ile de Re can be reached via a toll bridge. The park offers a wide range of facilities including an excellent gym; sauna and jacuzzi.

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

La Plage is a most pretty park, with direct accessto the beach. It is neatly divided by trees and hedges and set amidst the well-kept gardens of an old Breton farmhouse. It boasts a popular, small swimming pool with waterslide, it's also just a short walk from a shop, take-away and bar/restaurant with lovely sea views. All sorts of activities are organised for children in high summer and older ones can also join in the fun at occasional concerts in the bar. Beyond the park, La Trinite-sur-Mer, originally a small fishing port, is now an important centre for the yachting fraternity and also has a popular market.

Le Bois Masson at Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

The park has a big personality and you can't help but be pulled in by the infectious atmosphere. Le Bois Masson is sister park to Le Bois Dormant, just a stones throw away, you can enjoy the best of both distinctive locations. Both parks offer fantastic pool complexes, Le Bois Masson having an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, a toddler pool and a 4 lane slide. The park's heart is very much around the pool and the bar complex.

Le Soleil at Argeles-sur-Mer, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

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.