Discovering the best holiday caravan parks in South West France, a beautiful part of France, couldn't be easier.

Below we have listed lots 4 star and 5 star caravan parks in South West France all with superb static caravans, mobile homes, holiday lodges, chalets and camping for you to choose from.

Many of the South West France caravan parks are ideal for active holidays, a great base base to explore the area or the perfect place to chill out.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

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.

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.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

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.

Le Port de Limeuil at Limeuil

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

When you're seeking a really quiet and relaxing holiday, you'll find Le Port de Limeuil very much to your taste. It's a green and attractive little park, boasting countless trees and shrubs, as well as a swimming pool, children's pool and jacuzzi, not to mention lots of open space for children to play. Located at the meeting place of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers, it also gives you direct access to a riverside beach, where you can hire a canoe, swim or simply sunbathe the day away. The park affords lovely views of the surrounding countryside too, thanks to its setting in the very heart of the Dordogne valley.

Le Moulin de Paulhiac at Daglan

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

The facilities at this park are very modern, including a fabulous pool complex with three slides, covered pool, impeccable wash blocks and an excellent take-away and restaurant. Le Moulin de Paulhiac has a beautifully restored watermill that welcomes you at the entrance and is a rural park with large grassy pitches set amidst the dappled shade of walnut, oak and apple trees. The owners also organise activities in high season, which include popular canoe trips. This is the real heart of the Dordogne too, with rolling wooded hillsides, sleepy, honey-coloured villages, crumbling old farmhouses and castles galore to discover.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

Beside a small lake, this family-run park is just four miles from the elegant town of Biarritz. The Pyrenees form a magnificent backdrop to this park, which has terraced hillside pitches set amongst oak trees. A great water complex includes a four-lane waterslide, as well as a covered pool across the road in a newer part of the campsite. There is also a spa, gym, sun bed and sauna. If you head to the beach then you will find it is great for body boarding and surfing. Of course you are also on the doorstep of Spain and Pyrernees for great days out.

Camping Sen Yan at Mezos

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

At the heart of the Landes forest in M?zos, Camping Sen Yan has been developed as a fun-filled lush tropical oasis. The fantastic pool complex will provide many hours of fun for the whole family. Little ones will love the colourful aqua play area. The man-made lake with sandy beach is the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon. The facilities available on site are first-class and include a poolside bar and restaurant overlooking one of the pools. To keep everyone entertained, days on site are filled with activities for the whole family from sports to relaxation. In the evenings the site comes alive with the energetic shows delivered by a professional theatre troop.

Les Grottes de Roffey at Sarlat

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

Les Grottes de Roffy is a family favourite. It has three pools in an excellent complex which is the park's centrepiece and the facilities here are good all round, with tennis as well as a children's play area. There is also a charming and reasonably priced restaurant which is so good it's even enjoyed by the locals, despite the presence of many first rate alternatives nearby. Pitches here are on a series of terraces, some with views over the idyllic countryside that surrounds the park and the rural setting also offers many delightful walks amongst the patchwork woods and fields.

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.

Camping les Vignes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

The main feature of the campsite is the fantastic pool complex, set in exotic, colourful surroundings. The heated pool, waterslides and spacious terrace means that there is something for everyone for a relaxing day by the pool. If you are seeking ultimate relaxation then you may want to enjoy a visit to the wellness centre where you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a massage. There are plenty of activities on site to keep the whole family amused including volleyball, tennis and football. As the site is set in beautiful surroundings, you can hire a bike to get out and explore. For a change of pace, during high season, catch the free shuttle to the nearby beach where you can relax on the shores of the Atlantic or enjoy some windsurfing.

La Cote d'Argent at Hourtin Plage

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

Cote d'Argent is a fantastic?family?choice thanks to its excellent facilities and good access to many other sights and attractions nearby. Here, you're just 300m from a lovely sandy beach where you can hire surfboards and take advantage of the huge Atlantic rollers. You're also just a ten minute drive away from France's largest fresh water lake where more water sports are available, and slightly further afield are famous vineyards including Pessac and Medoc - perfect for wine lovers. On parc the superb facilities include bicycle hire, horse riding and a new waterpark?opened in 2013. There's also organised entertainment, plus popular bar, restaurant and take-away, while just a few minutes away?at Hourtin Plage there are plenty more bars and restaurants to sample.

Biscarosse at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

Le Domaine de Gascogne resort offers a superb 18 hole golf course, activities including horse riding for all levels and a stunning beach near by. The little ones will love the "Aventure Parc", a leisure and nature park at Biscarrosse-Plage approximately 6 km away. There are 17 hiking trails and 100km of cycle paths nearby, perfect for day trips. The apartments are pleasantly laid out around the golf course, many with attractive open views of the green, swimming pool or pine forest.

Les Charmettes at Les Mathes

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

The park is quiet and serene around the edges, but delve a little deeper and Les Charmettes really packs a punch. It's a perfect holiday destination that ticks all the boxes for a great holiday. An amazing array of facilities on park that keeps the whole family entertained, plenty of beaches nearby that would suit toddlers to teens, and a location that combines good weather within a manageable travelling distance.

Le Paradis at St Leon

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

Le Paradis, it is set amidst France's loveliest countryside, close to the meandering rivers of the Dordogne. The park has superb facilities that includes two large swimming pools, surrounded by attractive trees, flowering shrubs and tennis courts. The park's focal point is the lovely little courtyard with its popular bar and restaurant. In high season, an animateur arranges a variety of sports events, soirees, weekly discos in the bar and daily canoe or kayak trips on the river, which flows right past the park.

Bonne Anse Plage at La Palmyre

Caravan parks in Royan, South West France

Bonne Anse Plage is a lively park with something happening everyday in high season. Aqua aerobics in the pool in the morning to dance lessons in the afternoon will keep you occupied while the children's clubs will entertain the kids. The family orientated evening entertainment offers something for everyone with quizzes and shows put on by the entertainment staff. The Zoo at La Palmyre is worth a visit when you tire of the pool or near by beaches. Further a field Royan is a bustling city with a fantastic manmade beach

Les Roulottes des Monedieres at Correze

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

Les Roulottes des Monedieres is set in the heart of a national park and the local area offers a wealth of treasures to explore. The park is around 800 metres from the pretty town of Chamberet, with a range of useful facilities. Take a relaxing stroll though Treignac which is regularly voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The fierce river Vezere runs through the town and is perfect for watching expert canoe and kayak descents.

Moliets 4 Sun at Moliets et Maa

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

The holiday village at Moliets has to be one of your first choices if you're looking for an active family holiday set in tranquil surroundings. At the forest's edge is Moliets-Plage, the 3km wide beach resort, developed sensitively, and with great charm. Moliets is a secluded little place, sheltered by the Landes pine forest, a perfect place for a stroll. The region is just one huge, open-air deli with its foie gras, conserves and pates. There are four swimming pools, an array of sports to try, and all surrounded by the enchanting, forested coastline of southwest France.

Camping le Ruisseau at Biarritz

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

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 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.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

This park is nestled amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests. Apart from boasting one of the best lakeside beaches in the South West and being awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, the owner has created a superb water park, which is being expanded to include a wave pool, jacuzzi, spa and massage water beds, all under a retractable dome roof. If you can tear yourself away from this, then you can indulge in a spot of tennis, archery or petanque. The delightful bar and restaurant overlook a well equipped and spacious play area and the quaint town of Biscarosse with its bars, shops and nightlife only a short drive away.