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

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 watersports suitable for active holidays, sunbathing on the beach or exploring the villages, towns and countryside of France.

Les Peneyrals at Salignac, Dordogne

Caravan parks close to watersports in Dordogne

Les Peneyrals is superbly positioned just a short drive from the Dordogne valley. A friendly, family-run park with helpful owners who are always on hand. The high quality facilities include a wonderful pool complex with three swimming pools, water-slides and a heated children's pool. Best of all, everything is kept absolutely immaculate. Surrounded by lush green countryside the park enjoys plenty of shade from established trees and even has its own charming little lake, which is a popular spot for fishing. The owners arrange a variety of traditional entertainment throughout the season too, including live bands and weekly discos in high season. And as well as all the other attractions of the Dordogne, both Salignac and Sarlat are just a short drive away.

Camping Cote d'Argent at Hourtin, Aquitane

Caravan parks close to watersports in Aquitane

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Medoc area you?ll find La C?te d'Argent, a lively campsite located only 300m away from the Atlantic ocean?s beaches. The campsite is set in the middle of a stunning pine forest. Here, you will find a large heated water park complete with three pools (one covered), lots of water slides and the ?pirate?s island?- a large water playground for children. The on-site first-class facilities include several sports ground, horse riding, play areas and a large bar and restaurant, located between the entertainment stage and the supermarket. If you fancy trying your hand at watersports, surfing, windsurfing and fishing are available nearby. To explore the area by bike, miles of cycle tracks are stretching right on your doorstep, taking you to Arcachon to the south and la pointe du Medoc to the north (bike hire available on site).

Camping Acapulco at St Jean-Plage, Vendee

Caravan parks close to watersports in Vendee

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.

Serignan Plage at Serignan Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Le Serignan Plage has great facilities for a family holiday including a gigantic outdoor lagoon pool, complete with waterslides and shallow pools for the little ones. For those looking for a relaxing treat the new water spa fitness centre, which is free for our customers, offers a unique spa experience, with its hydro massage whirlpool and underwater massage path. And for those who wish to take an early or late summer holiday there is a small indoor pool. There is a fun mini-club for younger family members and disco, (which is sound proofed), arcade games and waterslides for older children. You'll also find a wealth of sports for adults, including aerobics and boules, as well as a typical Provencal restaurant, a candle-lit terrace by the bar and a broad sandy beach, with a naturist section close by.

Cannes Beach at Cannes, Riviera

Caravan parks close to watersports in Riviera

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.

Domaine de la Yole at Valras Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

With a sandy beach a short walk away and a smart pool complex on site, this park is perfect for a family holiday. Domaine de la Yole is a large, lively site, just one and a half miles from Valras Plage, and ideal for families with younger children. The site has 2 pools in a nicely landscaped area. The park benefits from some shading by poplar trees which provides welcome shade during the hottest parts of the day. There is a large bar with terrace, a popular place for rounding off the day.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in Loire Valley

Parc des Alicourts offers plenty to do within its spacious grounds. There are masses of organised activities for children, as well as an imaginative adventure play area overlooked by the bar terrace. The excellent pool complex with waterslides and a recreation building for fun and games is not to be missed. Adults are well catered for, with a Balneo therapy wellness centre, including massage, sauna, hydro-massage and Turkish bath. Customers staying in early summer for 3 days or more get 1 free session. There's a good restaurant, a 9 hole golf course and a large, clean lake with sandy beach, canoes and pedalos, you won't want to leave the park. Located just outside the sleepy village of Pierrefitte, you are still within easy reach of many of the Loire's most elegant chateaux.

Camping le Bois de Valmarie at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Camping le Bois de Valmarie is a relaxed campsite, unwind here with a refreshing drink from the snack bar, while the children have hours of fun whizzing down the water chutes in the three lagoon style pools linked by waterfalls. The terraced emplacements rise up the hillside towards the pool, from where there are outstanding views over the bay of Argeles. At the bottom of the site, surrounded by colourful flower beds, you will find the superb restaurant. Sample a delicious fresh fish dish from the extensive menu, and after dinner relax on the bar terrace with a refreshing glass of local wine.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

As well as its fantastic location, this park offers a wide range of facilities, making it popular with young and old alike. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the attractive outdoor pools and waterslide or try the indoor pool across the road in the newer part of the park, where there is a recently added spa complex. There's also a gym, sun bed, sauna and a spacious children's play area. With its hillside location overlooking a small lake, it also offers exceptional views of the Pyrenees. There are many reasons to stray from the park too. The famous beaches, body boarding, surfing, shopping and restaurants of wonderful Biarritz are just 8km away; with Bidart and Bayonne right on your doorstep, and Spain and the Pyrenees also within easy reach.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

Le Sylvamar has a huge pool complex including 2 heated pools, lagoon, lazy river with buoys and a 3 lane water slide; there is something for all the family. The children's club offers entertainment for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds but if this is not for your children there are plenty of other facilities available including games room; tennis; football; multi sports area plus many more. In the evening the whole family can enjoy the organised entertainment or a meal in the park's restaurant or pizzeria. Sightseeing in Biarritz; Bayonne or St Jean de Luz a delightful authentic fishing village could not be easier but if you want to go further afield St Pied de Port in the Pyrenees is 50 miles for the site.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in Brittany

L'Atlantique's centrepiece is undoubtedly the swimming pool complex, which has a new covered pool, jacuzzi and health and beauty centre in addition to large waterslides and spectacular pools. You will also be equally impressed by the 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 and they have also created some pitches bordered by hedges, as well as clean, modern toilet blocks. With a lovely beach right on its doorstep, l'Atlantique enjoys an idyllic setting too, ideal for families with children. The walk to the beach even takes you across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife and you will also find plenty of places to dine nearby.

Cala Gogo at St Cyprien, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

A pleasant French atmosphere awaits you at the Cala Gogo park. It is a spacious park which is ideal for a lively family holiday. The site has an attractive swimming pool complex which can even accommodate scuba-diving lessons in high season. For older children there is a games room on site and a regular disco. You can relax at the bar and eat in the excellent restaurant in the evenings. Cala Gogo is just 1.5 kilometres from St Cyprien and 26 kilometres south of Perpignan.

Camping le Soleil at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

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.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in Loire Valley

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.

Chateau de l'Eperviere at Gigny-sur-Saone, Burgundy

Caravan parks close to watersports in Burgundy

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.

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Les Mediterranees Nouvelle Floride at Marseillan Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Part of the Yelloh! Village chain, Les Part of the Yelloh! Village chain, Les Mediterranes is actually two parks, Nouvelle Floride and Charlemagne. The accommodation listed on this site are located in the Charlemagne park although you have access to facilities at each. Just a short walk from the park is a long stretch of sandy Mediterranean beach. On the park you will find a great pool complex that includes pools, with water chutes, slides and a lazy river. There is lively entertainment put on by the park operators with fun events for all the family. The nearest town of Marseillan Plage is quite lively and offers funfairs, colourful markets and a good choice of shops, restaurants and bars. is actually two parks, Nouvelle Floride and Charlemagne. The accommodation listed on this site are located in the Charlemagne park although you have access to facilities at each. Just a short walk from

Camping la Sirene at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Camping la Sirene is the perfect location for an activity filled family holiday, starting with the breathtaking pool complex with a multitude of waterslides where children can play for hours. If they tire of splashing around, then Club La Sirene offers a multitude of activities, including tennis, mini-golf and scuba diving. Mile after mile of soft sand with excellent water sports facilities await you along the coast. In the evenings on site, the entertainment team run a varied programme of events for all ages, including karaoke and late night cabarets at the open air bar and a popular disco pub for older teenagers.

La Pointe St Gilles at Benodet, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Criques de Porteils at Collioure, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.