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 Lou Pignada Ondres at Ondres-Plage

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

This simple, yet charming campsite is perfect for a relaxing holiday in the heart of the beautiful pine groves of the south west of France. The campsite has an authentic French feel so be sure to try your hand at a game of boules. The site has everything that you need for a relaxing holiday but it?s the surrounding area that really is something special. The area around the campsite is perfect for cyclists. The V?lodyss?e ? a 1200km cycle route covers the west coast of France from Roscoff to Hendaye in Spain and most of the route takes you alongside the water where you can enjoy gorgeous views. If you would prefer to sit back and relax then the free shuttle to the beach during July and August will take you to to Ondres-Plage, a stunning white sandy beach where you can take a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. To get some adrenalin going there are plenty of watersports to take part in here too ? why not try surfing, windsurfing or waterskiing?

La Pointe St Gilles at Benodet

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

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.

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.

Holiday Green at Frejus

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

Relax at the Californian-style pool complex; there is a children's pool, a relaxing jacuzzi, waterslides and a newly built heated indoor pool. An ideal for the whole family, Camping Holiday Green has plenty of activities on offer for teenagers and in high season an extensive animations programme for younger children. In the evenings treat yourself to a meal at the Provencal restaurant, before dancing the night away in the onsite disco, or head to the bar and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Domaine d'Oleron at Ile d'Oleron

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

Domaine d?Ol?ron is a peaceful, family-run campsite. Occupying a peaceful spot close to St Georges on the Ile d?Ol?ron, this makes an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday. The emplacements are located amidst woodland, with some shaded by tall trees. There is plenty of space for relaxing at the side of the swimming pool, while children can enjoy the water slide and paddling pool. The friendly bar and takeaway are set in a poolside marquee, also the location for the evening entertainment in the height of summer. Children will also enjoy making friends at the playground. The island is a haven for cyclists ? so why not hire bikes on site and explore the island's many cycle paths.

La Palombiere at Sarlat

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

This well maintained park is set in rolling hills in unspoilt countryside this is a highly rated park by visitors. The shop, bar and restaurant are converted form lovely old farm buildings. The pretty bar terrace overlooks the swimming pool area, waterslides, tennis court, and spacious play area. Much of the accommodation can be found on pitches shaded by mature oak trees.

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

A member of the 'Castels' group, 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 its own.

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.

Ciboure at Ciboure

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

Sheltered in the calmer waters of the St Jean de Luz bay, the water sports and activities here are a degree or two more chilled out than at the larger resorts to the north. Ciboure offers all the exhilaration for those who like to take the air, or even take to the waters, in relative peace and tranquillity. On land the accent is on quiet enjoyment, Ciboure is calm compared to its busy fishing port neighbour of Saint Jean-de-Luz, but there is still plenty to keep you busy. You're not too far from the Spanish border, with the beautiful Pyrenees rising in the south.

Les Genets at St Jean Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Surrounded by attractive woodland, the excellent facilities make Les Genets ideal for a family holiday. Older children will particularly enjoy a holiday at this lively campsite. The focal point is the outstanding watermark with jacuzzi, waterslides, water chute and lazy-river as well as spacious sun terraces and a new modern bar just been added. A short stroll takes you to a beautiful sandy beach or you can explore the woods and dunes along the coast. This site is three quarters of a mile from Merlin Plage, and four miles from St Jean-de-Monts.

Le Ranc Davaine at St Alban

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

St. Alban is a lightly shaded park that enjoys a stunning setting and offers plenty to do for even the most active of families. There are two inviting swimming pools and a children's pool, with a covered pool complex, as well as tennis and mini-golf, plus activities like archery and horse riding in high season. Canoeing on the lovely River Chassezac close by is an added bonus. And at the end of the day, you can also relax over a drink in the pleasant bar. The park becomes lively in high season too, with a full programme of entertainment that includes cabarets and a disco. Out and about, you will find Barjac and Balazuc well worth a visit.

La Baie des Anges at La Ciotat

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

Everything you would want and expect from the French Riviera can be found at Le Baie des Anges. The Park name means 'the Bay of Angels' and it lives up to its name with this seaside parc being surrounded by 25 acres of pine trees and olive groves countryside and being just 3 km from Lecques beach. The holiday park has a water park with mushroom sprinklers and a double slide and paddling pool. There are lots of food options on the parc including a bar, restaurant, pizzeria and a cake shop. The park facilities are great but with the French coast offering sunbathing, swimming and exploring of the incredible Calanques ? you will not be short of things to do on this holiday.

Soleil Plage at Vitrac

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

Soleil Plage enjoys a superb setting that is perfect for a family holiday, lying on the banks of the gently flowing Dordogne. It has two small beaches, both situated on one of the loveliest stretches of the river, which are favourite spots for both swimming and canoeing. The park itself offers you an excellent heated pool complex, with waterslides for the children and a Jacuzzi for you to laze in. And at the end of the day, you'll find that the excellent restaurant, which is just one of the amenities housed in converted Parigordin farm buildings, makes for a wonderful evening. You are also perfectly situated for visiting the famous sights here. Sarlat is only a short drive from the park and the beautiful riverside towns of La Roque-Gageac and Beynac are both accessible by road or river.

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.

Normandy Garden at Branville

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

There's a generous swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi complex housed in the glasshouse while, outside, a large pool is surrounded by perfect sunbathing territory. Your home here will either be a cosy cottage with a private terrace or roomy apartment, set within Branville's peaceful gardens, deep within the folds of Normandy's intoxicating countryside. Leave your estate and you'll have no shortage of memorable day trips ahead of you. To the coast you can experience the Belle Epoque resorts of Deauville and Houlgate, with their wide, clean beaches and elegant boulevards. Inland you'll discover bustling market towns and the water meadows and marshes of Beaumont en Auge.

Les Sablines at Vendres-Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Le Sablines is just 900 metres from the nearest beach and with great weather assured in southern France, it's a great base for a sun, sea and sand vacation. Although the beach is bound to be the big draw for the family, Les Sablines does have some great activities on site including football, volleyball, basketball and table tennis. What's more, in the high summer the family focused park organizes shows and discos every night. Le Sablines has a popular pool complex includes 2 slides and a heated swimming pool. For those looking for a bigger water park experience, Aqualand in Cap d?Agde is just 30km away and offers 8 water parks, with over 20 water rides available! Le Sablines is situated just 20 minutes from Beziers airport.

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.

Domaine D'Oleron at Ile de Oleron

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

The park is located in a quiet area of St. Georges D'Oleron with good access to the many cyclist-only roads that run around the island. The 'Plaisance' beach offers a broad sweep of golden sand and the unusual sight of Fort Boyard close by. Out and about, you are just 1km from the Saumonards forest, and you will find the town itself to be a quaint little place, dedicated to fishing and the oyster industry. Domaine D'Oleron is ideal for those families who intend to visit attractions off park during their stay, with many beautiful beaches in easy reach. The small bar and takeaway service are situated in a poolside marquee.

Domaine de Massereau at Sommieres

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Part of the prestigious Castels chain, the park owners have created a unique theme, based around the stunning wine producing chateau. Guests are able to take guided tours around the chateau and vineyard and purchase a wide variety of wine that the estate produces every year. The pitches are located amongst tranquil and picturesque oak trees and the facilities including a heated swimming pool and park restaurant, will appeal to families with young children. There is also an indoor spa, jacuzzi and sauna, and in May, June and September, you will get a free 45 minute session when you spend more than 3 nights on park (small charge otherwise). Off park try trekking at the Camargue National Park or take a ride along the 25 miles of purpose built cycle track which runs from Sommieres through the park itself.

Val de Cantobre at Cantobre

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

Spectacularly positioned in the Dourbie Valley between the Tarn Gorges and the Cevennes National Park, you are assured of a warm welcome at this exceptional park. Access has never been easier due to the new Millau Viaduct. Though quite steep, the open terraced pitches offer fantastic views looking out over the nearby village of Cantobre which clings to the rock face. The park offers many amenities, including a restaurant, bar and pizzeria housed in the medieval farm buildings at the bottom of the park. Yet the real beauty of Cantobre is the breadth of outdoor activities on offer. This is also a Walking and Wildlife park.