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.

Domaine de Dugny at Onzain

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

The park is situated between Blois and Amboise and provides a perfect base for exploring the many beautiful chateaux of the Loire Valley. The beautiful lake offers fishing, relaxing and pedalos; while the pool complex has fantastic slides as well heated children's area. Entertainment is catered for with the children's clubs during the day and evening shows including a monthly themed evening with meal and entertainment. With all the activities available on the park you will have a fun packed holiday at Domaine du Dugny.

Camping Douce Quietude at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur

Camping Douce Quietude is highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your pitch, partially shaded by pine trees and bordered by rhododendron bushes, or head to the colourful pool area - the hub of the campsite. Here the children can play for hours in the three pools and on the waterslides, whilst you bask on the spacious sun terrace. The excellent facilities include a gym, sauna and jacuzzi. As the sun goes down, relax with friends and family in the cosy on site bar and restaurant, and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Domaine des Iscles at La Roque d'Antheron

Caravan parks in Provence

Domaine des Iscles is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the Luberon Hills. A peaceful haven for a holiday where you can enjoy the landscape and the nature that goes with it. The nearby hills are fantastic for walking, with a variety of trails suitable for everyone from the gentle rambler to the seasoned hiker. After a day of hiking or exploring the lovely surrounding villages the facilities at the campsite will ensure that you soon feel refreshed. The campsite makes the most of its location with a lovely pool complex complete with plenty of space for relaxing on a lounger under the Mediterranean sun. The lakeside beach is great for a refreshing dip or paddle.

Chateau de Drancourt at St Valery

Caravan parks in Picardy

Ideally placed for the Channel ports, this 'Castels' park enjoys a picturesque location in the gardens of Chateau de Drancourt, with many facilities that make it ideal for a great family holiday. Children will love the play areas and the three pools, one of which is covered, while the golf range is popular with absolutely everyone. There are also some beautifully converted stables, which provide a focal point for many other activities. The owners have created a great family atmosphere too, which you can sample at the cosy restaurant, in the bar of the main Chateau, or at the lively karaoke nights held in high summer. The local area offers a wealth of day trips too, with the medieval port of St. Valery just a few kilometres away.

Camping la Pointe St Gilles at Benodet

Caravan parks in Brittany

This is a lively site with impressive facilities including an exciting pool complex and a brand new wellness centre opening in the summer 2010. Unwind on the sun terraces surrounding the pools or in the inviting jacuzzi. Most of the emplacements here are grassy and are divided by trees and tall hedges, which provide privacy, shade and plenty of space for the children to play. The friendly atmosphere of the bar is a good place to relax in the evening and throughout the season you can join in with the entertainment programme, which caters for families of all ages. Venture off site to explore the hidden coves and rock pools which adorn this rugged coastline.

Pont Royal at Mallemort

Caravan parks in Riviera

You're in the heart of Provence, you have a world renowned 18 hole golf course at your disposal, and you're in a traffic free village with a huge wave pool complex. So authentic you'd swear it's always been there, Pont Royal is a wonderfully realised Provencal vision, a network of paved avenues connecting apartments, village squares, pools and parasols, all nestled within that intoxicating Provencal landscape, with its hilltop villages and wonderful cuisine. Tear yourself away for a day or two, and discover Avignon, Aix en Provence, Lacoste with their colourful markets, festivals and intoxicating architecture. You'll want to stay forever.

Les Pierres Couchees at Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

Caravan parks in Brittany

Les Pierres Couchees is surrounded by tranquil woodland, perfect for cycling, walks and picnics. During the day, park life drifts down to the golden beach, just 500m away, with the on-park pool and slides a favourite for families at the end of the day. A cosy amphitheatre at the centre of the site grabs the attention for children's clubs and much of the evening entertainment.

Le Mane Guernehue at Baden

Caravan parks in Brittany

Le Mane Guernehue is a family-run site, one and a half miles from Baden and near to the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan. Excellent facilities, although at the top of a fairly steep hill, include a swimming pool with waterslides,jacuzzi, sauna, bar and restaurant. The family will enjoy relaxing at the south facing beaches or exploring the rock pools and coves just four miles away at ÃŽle aux Moines. During July and August the campsite staff organise daytime and evening entertainment for the whole family.

Camping La Place Fleurie at Vallon Pont d'Arc

Caravan parks in Ardeche

You would be hard pushed to find a more stunning location for a campsite than La Plage Fleurie. Nestled in a gorge on the banks of the River Ardeche this campsite is perfect for a relaxing holiday on the water or simply admiring the scenery. The sandy beach welcomes you to the gentle waters of the river that are perfect for splashing around in or taking a relaxing paddle in a canoe. If you?re looking for a an active holiday, then you?re in the right place. There?s a wide range of activities available on site and close to the campsite so you 'll be spoiled for choice. Onsite the new pool complex with its pools and waterslides is one of the highlights. Close to the campsite the activities on offer really help you to make the most of the gorgeous surroundings ? why not try canyoning, climbing, hiking or caving down the gorges?

La Pergola at Lac de Chalain

Caravan parks in Jura

Situated alongside the turquoise green waters of the Lac de Chalain and awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, this steeply terraced park has a friendly, family atmosphere with a range of well-maintained facilities. These include a superb pool complex with sunbathing area and a flower decked bar restaurant terrace. The Jura is a wonderful region for exploring; the Herisson Waterfalls make for a spectacular day out. There's also a lakeside beach where you can swim or canoe and the area is a walker's paradise, with rolling countryside and cascading waterfalls just waiting to be discovered.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan parks in Dordogne

St. Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in a region where standards are high; it is the first French campsite to obtain the internationally recognised ISO9000 award for quality. Its crowning glories are the beautiful, golden stone-built Perigordin buildings which house the reception, shop, bar and traditional 'auberge', with its choice of delicious regional specialities. There is an indoor tropical-style swimming pool and even a 'lazy river' as well as a bar terrace overlooking the outdoor pool complex, which is the scene for a full programme of entertainment including disco and karaoke nights. Surrounded by verdant woodland, this Castel park is mainly shaded and extremely spacious, with lovely views across the countryside and the added bonus of luxury tent pitches arranged along the edge.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony

Situated right on the Atlantic coast, and awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, Le Vieux Port enjoys direct access to a long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. There's also a splendid adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months, when the atmosphere is extremely lively. You'll find that the park's own grill restaurant makes the ideal place to eat too, when you're not at the weekly barbecue, or occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car.

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.

Camping le Soleil at Argeles

Caravan parks 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.

Camping les Peneyrals at Sarlat

Caravan parks in Dordogne

The bar and terrace of Camping les Peneyrals overlook the pool complex allowing you to keep an eye on the children while you relax with a glass of local wine. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, live music, cabaret shows and discos. Children will have a great time on site, playing mini golf or having fun on the bouncy castle. Enjoy a meal in the welcoming restaurant, where the mouth watering menu includes local specialities fois gras and duck. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of delights to explore.

Camping la Grande Metairie at Carnac

Caravan parks in Brittany

The spacious emplacements are surrounded by mature trees and hedges, which offer some shade and privacy. The fabulous pool complex boasts a covered pool, two outdoor pools, five waterslides and a jacuzzi. Adjacent is an enclosure where children can meet some affectionate farm animals. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and a well-equipped supermarket. Evening entertainment includes discos and folk concerts in the amphitheatre.

Cala Gogo at St Cyprien

Caravan parks 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 Lou Pignada Ondres at Ondres-Plage

Caravan parks in Aquitane

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?

Chateau de Galinee at St Cast

Caravan parks in Brittany

Chateau de Galinee is a family run 'Castels' park offering well maintained modern facilities and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the play area there is acres of space for the children to run off their energy as well as a superb pool complex with water slides. St Cast is nearby and is a charming resort with a soft sandy beach perfect for soaking up the sun or strolling along the beautiful coastal walks. St Malo and Dinan are worth visiting and are within easy reach.