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 Les Fontaines at Annecy Lathuile

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class park, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery. It is attractively terraced, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and excellent facilities. These include a pool and two paddling pools for the little ones; but the crowning glory has to be the aqua complex, with no less than five water chutes and slides. In the evening you can try a tasty meal in the restaurant, or a relaxing drink on the bar terrace, whilst also enjoying the breathtaking mountain vistas. And for a change of pace, you can also take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the lake.

Camping de I' Atlantique at Fouesnant

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

The bar and terrace at Camping de l'Atlantique overlook the pools allowing you to keep an eye on the youngsters as they whiz down the slides. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, magic shows and a weekly disco. Young children have a great time on site, exploring the fishing boat in the play area, or playing mini-golf on the Wizard of Oz course. Although lively in high season the site is much quieter in May and June making it ideal for young families. A path leads you through cool pine trees and over dunes to a fine sandy beach.

Chateau lez Eaux at St Pair-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

This pretty campsite is close to the main route on the Cherbourg peninsula making it ideal for stopovers or the whole holiday. A quiet, friendly Castels park it's a great place to simply relax while you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy its beautiful setting in the grounds of the manor house. There are some well maintained facilities, which include a remodelled covered swimming complex with slides and a water chute. There is also a sandy beach close to the village of St Pair-sur Mer which is just over 2 miles away. There is also fishing on the little lake, free of charge. Ideal for young families, the friendly owners work extremely hard to make your stay here enjoyable.

La Presqu'ile at St Mandrier

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

La Presqu'?le is on the edge of coastal Provence and situated facing a lovely French harbour. A seaside holiday park, La Presqu'?le is just 400 m from the white, sandy beaches of Saint Asile. The park has a heated lagoon swimming pool and a toddlers paddling pool, as well as plenty of sun loungers to relax in. There is park run fun during the high summer evenings with shows, games and karaoke. There is something for everyone in the terms of dining with a snack bar, restaurant, ice cream parlor and pizzeria. There is also a small bar with an outdoor terrace for a pleasant evening relaxing.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

With a fabulous location just a short stroll from the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage, Camping Les Menhirs is the ideal choice for a family beach holiday. The park itself features an excellent swimming pool complex, with a giant waterslide and water chute, covered pool and even a little slide into the children's pool. Children can also go for pony rides just off the park, while adults can hire bikes to go around the peninsula as well as enjoying the small gym, solarium and jacuzzi and a number of games such as football, basketball and boules. And if you can tear yourselves away, you'll find that Carnac Plage has a superb sandy beach with a choice of water sports and many fine restaurants and shops.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern park are its large, spacious pitches, some of which are surrounded by hedges to offer privacy. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide, with a new covered pool planned for 2010. If you're feeling more energetic, you can try a game of tennis, volleyball or even basketball, and in high summer the park owners organise evening entertainment in the bar, which overlooks the newly extended pool. Beyond the park, a short stroll along a shady track brings you to a safe, sandy beach and should you feel the urge to explore further, the coastline has many sandy inlets and tiny harbours to discover. You could also make the short drive to the village of Nevez, with its small selection of shops and bars.

Les Alicourts Resort at Pierrifitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Les Alicourts Resort is a Michelin awarded '4 red tent' site, set beside a glorious lake, deep within rural countryside. The pitches are generally spacious and grassy with some shaded by mature oak trees. The pool complex and luxurious spa centre are the main attractions. The fantastic pools with wave pool and water chutes will keep the children amused for hours, while adults can relax in the spa with treatments including massages, a sauna and Turkish bath. For the golfing enthusiasts the campsite boasts a 9 hole golf course. You will find an excellent range of facilities including tennis, football, fishing, pedal cars, adventure playground, archery and pony rides. In the evenings throughout the season there is a variety of well run entertainment.

La Serraz at Annecy Doussard

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

Set in the heart of the Alps, La Serraz naturally offers superb views of the mountains that surround it, which is particularly pleasant when swimming in the park's pools. Shimmering Lake Annecy is easily accessible from the park, with a lake beach just 1km away and activities that include swimming, all sorts of water sports and pleasure boat trips. The village of Doussard is only a short walk away, with shops, a restaurant and a bar, which are especially useful when the park's facilities are closed in low season. Annecy itself, with its flower-lined canals and arcaded streets is a great attraction, while both Italy and Switzerland are just a short drive away. This is a Walking and Wildlife park.

Parc de Fierbois at Tours

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Le Parc de Fierbois offers a host of activities, many of which take place in and around the park's central square. Away from the square you will find an impressive modern poolside bar complex to please all the family, with entertainment in high season. The estate also features a charming lake where you can hire pedalos and canoes in high season, or simply enjoy a stroll around it. The many possibilities for days out include a wide choice of nearby chateaux, and of course the vineyards of Chinon and Vouvray. The town of Tours, perfect for shopping and sightseeing is close by.

Camping Les Tours at Saint Amans des C?ts

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

This small friendly campsite is set in beautiful natural surroundings with direct access to Selves Lake. The lakeside beach is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. The campsite is nestled in a large green park which provides the backdrop for your perfect holiday. During high season you can try your hand at climbing trees and zip-lining. The fantastic pool complex is a highlight of the campsite with its pools and waterslides ? one of which involves a rubber ring! The site has all the amenities that you need for an enjoyable holiday including a lovely restaurant that overlooks the lake ? perfect for relaxing in the evening!

Camping des Moulins at Couze-et-Saint-Front

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

The accommodation is in a modern, light and airy mobile home with accommodation for up to 6 people. There are two bedrooms (one double, one twin) and a further double can be made up in the living area. In the months of July and August activities are organised on the site. There is a club bar with table football and pool table. Outside there are table tennis tables and an area for football/volleyball. There are a tennis court and a football pitch adjacent to the site.

Camping Interlude at Ile de Re

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

Camping Interlude is a pleasant and relaxing campsite, with sandy pitches under cooling shady pines. This is a superb location for young families, with a glorious beach right on your doorstep. You will find mile upon mile of gently shelving shore that is ideal for swimming, windsurfing or for family beach games and picnics. Back on site, there is a combined indoor/outdoor pool close to the modern restaurant and bar area. You can limber up in the gymnasium or relax in the sauna at the brand new beauty centre. The Ile de Re is very flat and there are a variety of interesting cycle tracks to enjoy (bicycles can be hired on site). This idyllic island is the perfect place to slowly unwind and relax.

La Pignade at Ronce-les-Bain

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

La Pignade has all the attractions of our larger parks but on a cosier scale!  There's the same hint of thrills and action, equal opportunity for languishing in the sun, all topped off with a heaped helping of nature that gives this park a special feel. The surrounding area is home to some of the most famous towns in France and a short journey will take you into La Rochelle, Royan and Cognac.

Dives-sur-Mer at Dives-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

At the resort, you'll find a choice of indoor and outdoor pools and if you need a spot of pampering, The Thalazur Ouistreham thalassotherapy is close by. For the thrill seekers amongst you, there's always the Roule au Vent sand-yachting school in Cabourg.

La Vallee at Houlgate

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

Situated in Normandy, La Vallee has a glorious rural setting and is not far from a sandy beach and the Edwardian seaside town of Houlgate. This pretty park is scattered with flowering hedges and fruit trees, with some of the excellent facilities. At the heart of site is a beautifully converted Norman manor house in which you will find a bar that overlooks the pool complex. In addition to the pools, one with a new slide, and well-equipped play area, there is an the park entertainment team who arrange a wide variety of activities for the whole family, including discos in the games room and Karaoke nights. Please note that some train noise can be heard in some areas.

Le Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura, North East France

Perfectly located in beautiful countryside, the jewels in Le Val de Bonnal's crown are undoubtedly its natural lakes, one of which has its own beach. Should you tire of swimming in the lakes, you will find that the park offers a fantastic pool complex, complete with water slides. Golfers will be overjoyed with the facilities in the grounds of nearby Chateau de Bournel, while the whole family will welcome the efforts of the park's entertainment with organised sporting events for children of all ages, discos for teenagers and lively evening entertainment for the whole family in high season. The magnificent 'Seigneurial' Chateau lies just 8km distant and the weekly organised trips are highly recommended.

Parc St James Oasis at Purget sur Argens

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

A large, modern parc, Parc St James Oasis is situated between the Maures and Esterel hills, at the heart of 42 hectares of woodland. This French Park provides an authentic Proven?al experience with all facilities housed in traditional buildings at the centre of the parc - surrounded by a large, friendly square. On site there is a bar and restaurant and a good shop. For the family the big attraction is the pool complex that includes 4 pools (one complete with water jets), a wave pool and brand new spray park.

Holiday Green at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

Holiday Green is a well maintained site with a large Californian pool complex which is great fun for all the family and includes a children's pool with water games. It also has a new covered heated pool, toboggans, solarium and Jacuzzi. To keep the kids happy, a whole range of activities are held throughout the season and there are aqua aerobics, water polo and water volleyball tournament and in July and August swimming lessons, fun water-skiing and even deep-sea diving instruction. The park has a restaurant, bar, supermarket, fitness room, tennis court, boules pitch, archery and mountain biking. There is also free evening entertainment and themed restaurant nights. Due to the undulating nature of the terrain on this park and the placement of some of the pitches on quite steep terraces, this park is not ideal for elderly customers or those with mobility problems.

Camping du Golf at Barneville-Carteret

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

Camping du Golf is a beautiful, small site with spacious grassy emplacements, in a perfect location for exploring the area. With the beach and town just a short walk away, there is plenty to see and do. There are also great walking and cycling paths around the coast which deliver some spectacular views of the nearby Channel Islands. The whole family will enjoy the heated indoor pool and excellent entertainment on site, with sports competitions and discos held regularly by the animation team. In the evening, the friendly bar and restaurant make an excellent place for a family meal or relaxing drink.

Domaine de Litteau at Litteau

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

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?