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.

Le Clarys Plage at St Jean Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee

In a very popular family area, this excellent park is regarded as one of the best in the Vendee. It is located close to the beach, just a ten minute walk, and five miles south of the busy town of St Jean-de-Monts (which also has some great beaches). The focal point of this modern park is the swimming complex that has outdoor and indoor pools, heated pools, jacuzzi and slides/chutes. There is also an excellent children's play area, which along with the many activities makes this a popular family resort. The park runs entertainment throughout the season and there are many local restaurants close by.

La Foret at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee

Just a 10 minute walk from St Julien-des-Landes, this park has a peaceful, rural setting in the parklands of a chateau. Catering for the whole family there is plenty of space for the children to play, and two pools set either side of the chateau. There are 3 lakes for fishing and you will find the bar and many of the park facilities in an attractively converted ivy-clad stables.

Camping Mar l Sol at Toreilles Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Camping Mar I Sol has a fantastic location on the sunny Mediterranean coastline with direct access to a golden sandy beach. This five-star site has everything that you need for a holiday in the sun. On site the pool complex is a real highlight with its multiple pools, waterslides and aqua play areas for little ones. The animations team on site make sure that no one feels left out with a huge variety of activities available during the day. In the evenings take a seat and be prepared to be entertained with the great onsite cabaret shows and themed evenings. If you really want to unwind then the adult-only spa should hit the spot. Here, you can enjoy a simple relaxing sauna or treat yourself with various treatments. The surrounding area is not only filled with stunning beaches but also with a lot of history and culture too. Perpignan and Collioure are both worth a visit to explore the historic streets.

La Garangeoire at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee

Part of the prestigious Castels chain of parks, La Garangeoire is a splendid site. Although just a 15 minute drive from the Vendee beaches, the park is set in breathtakingly beautiful woods, meadows and lakes. With many generous and largely un-shaded pitches, you are able to explore many of the delightful well marked walks. There is no shortage of things to do with tennis, fishing and boating on the lake. The modern restaurant and bar overlooking the superb pool and the cosy pub style bar offer a pleasant evening.

Camping Aqua Viva at Carsac Aillac

Caravan parks in Dordogne

This small, peaceful campsite in the heart of the Dordogne is perfect for families with young children. As the site is nestled in woodland there is a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. The heated outdoor swimming pool is perfect for lazy afternoons by the pool and children can enjoy their own paddling pool with small slides. On site there are lots of activities on offer to keep the whole family happy including mini-golf. For those seeking some relaxation, the fishing lake, where you can fish for trout is popular. The surrounding area is what really makes a visit to this campsite so special. The Dordogne is home to stunning scenery and one of the best ways to explore the area is by canoe or kayak.

La Bien Assise at Guines

Caravan parks in Picardy

Although it is a popular stopover on the way further South, La Bien Assise still has much to offer for a longer stay. Set in the parklands of graceful chateau, it makes a delightful setting for the spacious pitches of this small 'Castels' park. The park has excellent facilities that include a pleasant restaurant and a covered pool, with a waterslide for the children. This relatively undiscovered area offers you the best of both worlds too, a rural setting for getting away from it all, and a coastline that teems with sandy beaches and bustling resorts. The park also organises walks in the surrounding woods and water sports enthusiasts will love nearby Lac d'Ardres.

Yelloh Village la Foret at St Julien

Caravan parks 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.

Les Prairies de la Mer at Port Grimaud

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Although the park does not have a swimming pool there is direct access to a sandy beach with jet skiing and wind surfing close by. Tennis; table tennis; volleyball; bike hire and outdoor activities (mid July to end August) are all available on site and with plenty of other outdoor activities close by there is something for everyone. You will not be stuck finding something to eat as there are 3 snack bars/take aways an Italian restaurant on site and a huge selection of restaurants in Port Grimaund a 5 minute walk from the park. Evening entertainment is catered for during high season including talent shows; live bands and a disco. Close by are the yachts and bars of St Tropez and only 21 miles away are the trendy shops and delightful promenade of St Raphael.

Cap Coz at Fouesnant

Caravan parks in Brittany

Cap Coz is situated in a sandy spit of land which makes it seem like an island. It is ideally placed for sunbathing on beaches backed with pine trees. If you are into wildlife there is a boat trip to the sanctuaries of the Glenan Islands. Cap Coz is perfectly placed as a base to explore Brittany's famous landscapes and busy market towns.

Camping du Golf at Barneville-Carteret

Caravan parks in Normandy

Just 23 miles from Cherbourg, Camping du Golf is a small and friendly parc in the Normandy region. This site is perfect for an active family holiday and with a covered, heated swimming pool surrounded by loungers you won't need to worry about the weather. There is plenty to keep the children entertained with a play area, bouncy castle, games room and organised entertainment all available in the high season. Ameneties on Camping du Golf include a bar, pizzeria, bakery, small shop and a takeaway. Beyond the park there is a sandy beach and a golf course.

Le Soleil de Landes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan parks in Gascony

Le Soleil des Landes is just 7 km from one of the C?te d'Argent?s most lovely beaches and yet is situated in 24 acres of woodlands - it really does offer the best of both worlds! So you have the choice of spending your days taking part in water sports like surfing and sailing or exploring the forest by foot or horse - but then again you could just relax by the pool. The holiday parc as an excellent water park that includes a heated swimming pool (with retractable roof), paddling pool for the kids and waterslides for the whole family.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac

Caravan parks in Brittany

This campsite is set in the beautiful parklands of an old Breton Manor just a few miles from the coast, putting numerous splendid beaches and other attractions within easy reach. The parks fantastic pool complex with its lazy river, waterslides and indoor pool that first catches your eye at La Grande Matairie. But there's so much more to do here than just splash about. There's a wide range of first class amenities available throughout the season, together with activities for children of all ages, including evening entertainment that range from Breton soirees to barbecues.

Le Val D'Ussel at Proissans

Caravan parks in Dordogne

Le Val D'Ussel is a well-preserved natural site in the Dordogne, near Sarlat. Children and adults will love the programme full of sporty, fun and festive entertainment (selected dates) on offer here in the heart of the P?rigord countryside, for a truly successful holiday. Proissans is also in the perfect location for exploring Dordogne's historic and culinary heritage. A friendly site with a family feel where you can live life to the maximum ! It is a quiet, leafy site, with great facilities making it the perfect base for exploring the region.

Chateau d'Olonne at Les Sables d'Olonne

Caravan parks in Vendee

There is much to see here the Ile de Penotte, a picturesque old quarter in the town centre with pedestrian alleys and facades decorated with shells by a local artist, not to mention the La Chaume quarter, where the city originated, the fishermen's district, with the Place Sainte Anne and its magnificent trompe l'il fresco. And don't miss the delicious food market or fishing port where you can find fish at its freshest. The historical theme park, Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou is also just 92km away. Located in the Vendee, a region famous for its long sandy beaches, close to Les Sables d'Olonne, Residence L'Estran is a hotel and residence located between the Puits d'Enfer, a deep cleft in the cliff into which the sea comes crashing at high tide, and the town centre. The swimming pool faces the sea and the sandy beaches are just 2km away. There are many activities available locally too such as golf and water sports. There is something for everyone.

La Bien Assise at Guines

Caravan parks in Picardy

A popular stopover on the way south, La Bien Assise however has much to offer for a longer stay. The wooded grounds of the mansion make a delightful setting for the spacious pitches of this small 'Castels' park and it offers excellent facilities, including a welcoming restaurant and a covered pool, with a waterslide for the children. This relatively undiscovered area offers you the best of both worlds too, a rural setting for getting away from it all, and a coastline that teems with sandy beaches and bustling resorts. The park also organises walks in the surrounding woods and water sports enthusiasts will love nearby Lac d'Ardres.

Le Rouret at Grospierres

Caravan parks in Ardeche

In the sublime southern Ardeche region, between Provence and the maze of deep valleys and soaring mountains that make up the Cevennes lies this wonderfully situated holiday resort, within 80 hectares of landscaped grounds overlooking the peaks of southern France. The climate here is warm, with sunny afternoons and mild evenings making for long, carefree summer days. The summits of the Cevennes are made up of a succession of natural plateaux, sometimes green like the Mont Aigoual or criss-crossed by lakes and rivers. The main square of your holiday village is where the fun is centred, with shops, bars and restaurants radiating outwards. At the foot of a striking terrace built of local stone there is an exhilarating complex of pools and waterchutes – there's even an artificial river - surrounded by your pastel coloured holiday villas. Inventive children's clubs and first rate sports facilities make this a hard place to leave.

Camping les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany

Tranquil surroundings and temperate conditions, combined with exciting play areas make this site a favourite for lively young children. The bar and broad sun terrace overlook the excellent pool complex, including a lagoon-style pool, paddling pool with a fun octopus fountain for toddlers, plus a spiralling water chute, four lane waterslide and a brand new indoor pool for 2010. The park owners organise sports events, treasure hunts, barbecues and lively calvados tasting evenings in high season, most of the daytime activity is on the beach.

Aloha Village at Serignan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc

Aloha Village is the ideal place for families who want to fill every moment of the day, and evening too. It offers two bars, a pizzeria, restaurant and ice-cream parlour, not to mention the large pool for swimmers as well as a fun pool complete with waterslide. There's also tennis, a gym and a multi-sport area for football, volleyball and basketball. 500m away there are stables for horse riding and pony trekking. During the day, there is a busy kids club, while most evenings are filled with lively entertainment for all. Yet despite all this, it's also a wonderful place to simply relax.

Parc St James Oasis at Purget sur Argens

Caravan parks in Riviera

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.

Domaine du Verdon at Castellane

Caravan parks in Provence

Nestled in the Provence hills, Domaine du Verdon is located near the famously beautiful Gorges du Verdon. This campsite is perfect for those seeking a fun, outdoor holiday in stunning surroundings. While there?s plenty to explore off site, the campsite has plenty of facilities and activities to keep everyone happy. The pool complex has two swimming pool and a paddling pool, plus waterslides. There?s also a wide range of activities to keep you active such as volleyball, basketball and mini-golf. This campsite is the ideal setting to spend an active holiday in a family-friendly atmosphere.