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 le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony

Located at the entrance to Camping le Vieux Port are the indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, jacuzzi and wave pool as well as a separate paddling pool for the children. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and well stocked supermarket. During high season the campsite run an excellent entertainment programme including live music, cabaret and theme nights.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan parks in Gascony

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.

Belle Dune at Fort Mahon Plage

Caravan parks in Picardy

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.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee

Situated in the delightful little town of La Tranche, Bel is a quiet family run park. While small and relatively quiet, it offers you a lovely swimming pool with a small water slide as well as a super Scandinavian style play area, all of which makes it especially suited to families with young children. It is also just 500m from the longest south-facing beach in the Vendee, where you can swim and sunbathe, before trying a spot of windsurfing on the 'marine lake'. The lovely town of La Tranche is right on the doorstep too, with its floral gardens, and wide choice of cafes and restaurants. A water park, which is payable, with indoor and outdoor pools is just 300m from the park.

Camping la Baie du Kernic at Plouescat

Caravan parks in Brittany

The campsite is easy to reach from both Ireland and the UK, with Roscoff port situated just 15 miles away. The site itself is perfect for enjoying a relaxing holiday in the beautiful surroundings of Northern Brittany. Onsite there are all the facilities that you need for an enjoyable holiday - a bar, a take-away and a place to get freshly-baked bread for breakfast. The heated, covered swimming pool is open all season long so whatever the weather you can enjoy a dip. The terrace around the pool has plenty of sunloungers if you fancy soaking up the summer sunshine. For those of you looking for a more active holiday, there are a few activities offered on site for the family to enjoy such as volleyball, football and table-tennis. A few miles away from the site you can also enjoy tennis, mini-golf and kayaking.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany

The ideal choice for a family beach holiday with the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage within a 5 minute stroll. 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.

Le Ranolien at Perros Guirec

Caravan parks in Brittany

Le Ranolien is really quite stunning. Colourful hedges and trees blend into the pink granite boulders of the coastline, which allows for some highly individual pitches, as well as easy access to nearby beaches. The owners are continually investing in park facilities, including a mini-cinema and there is a magnificent pool complex which features an impressive array of outdoor pools and water-slides, including a covered, heated pool that's available throughout the season. There is a state of the art spa on site providing a wide range of treatments ready when you need a little extra pampering and relaxing. Away from the site there is an excellent choice of beaches ranging from rocky inlets to sandy coves. Some traffic noise can be heard from certain parts of the park.

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.

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.

Le Val d'Ussel at Proissans

Caravan parks in Dordogne

Le Val d?Ussel is an impressive natural parc situated in the heart of the Dordgone P?rigord countryside. The park has a superb heated swimming complex that includes a family swimming pool, waterfalls, a toddler pool as well as plenty of room for everyone to relax poolside. Other facilities at Le Val d'Ussel include a multi-sports pitch (for basketball, handball, volleyball and more), a restaurant, bar and small shop. In the local area you will find the medieval town of Sarlat and the Monkey Forest at Rocamour which is home to 130 black and white Barbary Macaques.

Camping Atlantique Parc at La Palmyre

Caravan parks in Royan

Situated in 42 acres of natural landscaped grounds, this parc is ideal for a fun family holiday. With swimming pools, mini farm and playground, there is plenty to keep the young ones entertained. The pool especially is a real winner, with its natural beach surrounding the pool?s lagoon-shaped contours.?And for the water enthusiasts, the beach nearby offers a wide variety of watersports. You can also hire bikes and explore the local area, with its colourful markets, shops and the kids will love spending time at La Palmyre Zoo. There is also a little train that stops outside the parc, which will take you to the centre of La Palmyre, the lovely sandy beach and to other local attractions. Due to its location, some road noise can be heard.

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.

Camping Le Capeyrou at Beynac-et-Cazenac

Caravan parks in Dordogne

Kick off your flip-flops and dip your toes into the Dordogne River, or float around the heated swimming pool and gaze up at Beynac?s hill-top ch?teau. Or if you want to explore authentic Europe then the medieval town of Beynac, with its inviting bakeries and authentic restaurants along the narrow streets, is only a short stroll away. The atmosphere at Le Capeyrou is civilised and tranquil; the setting of the large spacious pitches, surrounded by hedgerows, is picturesque and relaxing. But there is lots of fun to be had to. You can fire some darts or have a game of snooker in the site?s friendly bar or take a canoe or boat trip out on the river.

Camping Sen Yan at Mezos

Caravan parks in Aquitane

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.

Camping Les Tours at Saint Amans des C?ts

Caravan parks in Ardeche

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!

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan parks in Brittany

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 it's own.

L'Orangie de Lanniron at Quimper

Caravan parks in Brittany

The original stone buildings have been converted to house the bar and restaurant. A fantastic new pool complex with waterslides opened in 2008 and includes a balneo spa and hydrotherapy centre. Customers can explore the park and gardens at leisure and children have acres of woods and meadows to play in, with activities organised for them in peak season. The sports centre, Creach Gwen, adjacent to the site offers a wide range of high season activities, including water sports for the more energetic. The river I'Odet hosts a wealth of water based activities and provides a stunning setting for this picturesque site.

Hippocampe at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc

If you are looking for a fun packed holiday then Camping Hippocampe has all the right ingredients. At Argeles-sur-Mer, which is just a mile away, you have a long sandy beach. The park has a superb heated swimming pool with waterchute and waterslides, you also have access to the wide range of sports facilities, children's clubs and evening entertainment at La Sirene, its larger sister site across the road.

Les Roulottes du Domaine de Dienne at Vienne

Caravan parks in Loire Valley

You will find at Les Roulottes du Domaine de Dienne tranquil surroundings with fresh bread and croissants delivered to your doorstep each morning. There is a wealth of activities on offer here including a tree-top adventure course, trampolines, bouncy castle and pony rides. To help you cool off after all that activity, there are two swimming pools (one covered), plus a sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath for the ultimate relaxation. Hire bikes and explore, or kick back and enjoy a delicious meal in the popular on-site restaurant.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire

Caravan parks in Vendee

A firm favourite with young families, Les Ecureuils could hardly be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. Les Ecureuils could hardly be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. Les Ecureuils is a family run, really attractive, well-kept park too, landscaped with trees, hedges and flowers. There's also a superb outdoor pool with waterslide, as well as an indoor pool and a fountain that children always seem to love. In the evening, you can have a relaxing drink in the bar, which is also the scene of regular family discos in high season, or perhaps enjoy a meal in the equally pleasant restaurant. There are several shops not too far from the park, including a well-stocked supermarket, which is open from June onwards.