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.

Domaine de la Yole at Valras Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

With a sandy beach a short walk away and a smart pool complex on site, this park is perfect for a family holiday. Domaine de la Yole is a large, lively site, just one and a half miles from Valras Plage, and ideal for families with younger children. The site has 2 pools in a nicely landscaped area. The park benefits from some shading by poplar trees which provides welcome shade during the hottest parts of the day. There is a large bar with terrace, a popular place for rounding off the day.

La Croix du Vieux Pont at Berny Riviere

Caravan parks in Paris, North East France

Easily reached from Calais or Paris, this park is beautifully situated in the Aisne valley beside a gently flowing river. Ideal for children thanks to a special parkland play area, it also has four lovely pools, including one with a retractable roof, one with a waterslide as well as a new outdoor pool. There is also a beauty therapy centre and gym, so you can treat yourself to some of the many services on offer from qualified professionals. The park's 3 lakes are also ideal for a spot of fishing and the nearby forest of Compiegne make for delightful walking. If you're a budding golfer, the nearby course offers reduced green fees. Paris is just a short drive and there are coach trips available from the park. Disneyland Resort Paris only 90km away.

Les Alicourts Resort at Pierrifitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Les Alicourts Resort is a Michelin awarded '4 red tent' site, set beside a glorious lake, deep within rural countryside. The pitches are generally spacious and grassy with some shaded by mature oak trees. The pool complex and luxurious spa centre are the main attractions. The fantastic pools with wave pool and water chutes will keep the children amused for hours, while adults can relax in the spa with treatments including massages, a sauna and Turkish bath. For the golfing enthusiasts the campsite boasts a 9 hole golf course. You will find an excellent range of facilities including tennis, football, fishing, pedal cars, adventure playground, archery and pony rides. In the evenings throughout the season there is a variety of well run entertainment.

La Chapelle at Argeles Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

With a long sandy beach just 200m walk from the park and a large selection of cafes, restaurants and bars only 50m away in the bustling resort of Argeles, Camping La Chapelle is a relaxing holiday destination. Located at the foothills of the Pyrenees, the park is perfectly located for both beach, countryside and town, as well as a sense of peace and privacy. If you fancy venturing further a field, a trip down the coast to the picturesque Catalan towns of Collioure or Port Vendras are well worth a visit, or you could even cross the border for an exciting day trip to Barcelona. The newly developed pool area is also a great place to meet other holidaymakers or simply top up your tan and relax with a good book.

Domaine de Drancourt at St Valery

Caravan parks in Picardy, North East France

Domaine de Drancourt is a rural campsite, surrounded by extensive wooded countryside and fields. A long, tree-lined avenue leads you to the picturesque chateau, whose grounds provide an ideal setting for your holiday. The old stables have been carefully converted to house many of the excellent on-site facilities, including the popular French bistro style restaurant. Children will enjoy splashing around in the two pools, one of which is covered, or exploring the site pathways on a hired go-kart. For adults, the relaxing sun terrace at the pool is perfect for sunbathing while tennis and a golf pitch-and-putt are also available. In the evening relax with a drink and listen to the music in the château's friendly and cosy lounge bar.

Le Brasilia at Canet Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Le Brasilia is certainly one of the best parks in the area, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a beach-based holiday in a lively area. A green and colourful park with plenty of shade, it has an excellent shopping complex with a small supermarket and shops open all season. The pool complex is excellent too, and many people like to eat in the restaurant and enjoy the nightly live music. Most importantly though, Le Brasilia offers you direct access to a beautiful sandy beach where you can sunbathe or enjoy the excellent water sports. There are also plenty of good day trip opportunities, including Perpignan and even Spain.

Les Mediterranees Beach Garden at Marseillan Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Les M?diterran?es ? Beach Garden is a first-class campsite set right on the Languedoc coast. This is an ideal retreat for families, with an excellent pool complex, plenty of on-site activities and direct access to the beach. Children will love the activities and entertainment available at the Beach Club, just five minutes from site. Once a week, a local market visits the site offering a good selection of local food and wine. Alongside the pool area you will find a large sun terrace and a modern restaurant, where delicious regional specialties are served (plus a fantastic selection of ice cream for dessert!) After your meal, relax in the lounge bar and enjoy some live music and entertainment. If you?re after a lie in, breakfast can be ordered from the restaurant and is delivered to your emplacement the next day.

Esterel at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

Esterel is the place for sun and fun with an outdoor pool complex and indoor kids play pool to keep the young ones out of the heat of the sun. The children's club caters for 4-12 years during July and August and toddlers have their own playground. Older children can enjoy squash, archery and even use the skateboard park (protective clothing and pads must be worn). Fitness classes; aqua aerobics; bike hire, horse riding and various sports tournaments means there is never a dull moment while you are on holiday. After all that activity you might want to enjoy a local speciality in the park's Bali restaurant and then sit back and enjoy the onsite entertainment program. Near by are the sandy coves of Antheor or further away you can visit Cannes or St Tropez.

Le Soleil at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

With its enviable position right next to a superb sandy beach, Le Soleil is a great choice for a family holiday. The central feature of the park itself is the impressive 'Californian style' swimming complex, which also benefits from sunbathing terraces and a shallow area of the pool for young children. Every night in high season the park's own nightclub opens for the over 15s, while more formal entertainment takes place in the bar. In low season, however, the park has a more tranquil air, making it a popular choice with young families. There are mature trees to provide welcome shade from the hot sun, a supermarket and a restaurant offering high quality cuisine and a take-away is available throughout the season to ensure your every need is catered for.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

The Camping Sol-a-Gogo is a well kept park with direct access to a superb beach. Just a short stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes, the park has a fantastic swimming pool complex with water chutes, waterslides and a covered pool. A very well maintained park, including bar and a lively entertainment programme in high season. Some noise may be heard from the local road. The park is close to the lively resorts of St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts.

Le Belledonne at Bourg d'Oisans

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

It goes without saying that many people come here simply for the exquisite scenery and clear mountain air. Yet Le Belledonne also has excellent facilities, including a pool complex, volleyball, boules, a fitness circuit and sauna; all complemented by a warm welcome from the family owners. There is a terrace bar beside the pool where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and a restaurant too; and in high season, an animateur organises activities for children. Just north of Bourg d'Oisans, with its shops and restaurants, Le Belledonne is ideally situated at the very gateway of The Oisans, with views of the beautiful peak, after which the park is named and easy access to the six valleys.

Camping Aqua Viva at Carsac Aillac

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

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.

Mar Estang Camping Club at Canet Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Mar Estang Camping Club is a large and lively campsite, set 100 metres from a beautiful sandy beach and close to the resort of Canet Plage. The facilities are modern and well kept and a real highlight of the site is the fantastic pool complex. Located at the heart of the site there are multiple pools, paddling pools for little ones and waterslides. If you prefer a calmer time at the pool then pull up a lounger and relax in the sunshine. The campsite runs a fun-filled entertainment programme to keep everyone from the youngest member of the family to the oldest entertained. In the evening enjoy a meal in one the restaurants or enjoy a drink in the bar before being treated to some great entertainment from the campsite animation team.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

As well as its fantastic location, this park offers a wide range of facilities, making it popular with young and old alike. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the attractive outdoor pools and waterslide or try the indoor pool across the road in the newer part of the park, where there is a recently added spa complex. There's also a gym, sun bed, sauna and a spacious children's play area. With its hillside location overlooking a small lake, it also offers exceptional views of the Pyrenees. There are many reasons to stray from the park too. The famous beaches, body boarding, surfing, shopping and restaurants of wonderful Biarritz are just 8km away; with Bidart and Bayonne right on your doorstep, and Spain and the Pyrenees also within easy reach.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern park are its large, spacious pitches, some of which are surrounded by hedges to offer privacy. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide, with a new covered pool planned for 2010. If you're feeling more energetic, you can try a game of tennis, volleyball or even basketball, and in high summer the park owners organise evening entertainment in the bar, which overlooks the newly extended pool. Beyond the park, a short stroll along a shady track brings you to a safe, sandy beach and should you feel the urge to explore further, the coastline has many sandy inlets and tiny harbours to discover. You could also make the short drive to the village of Nevez, with its small selection of shops and bars.

Le Val de Durance at Cadenet

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

Le Val de Durance is situated in the relaxing surroundings of the Luberon National Park in Provence. There is plent of countryisde for you to explore on this 9 acre site of lush woodland and private lake with a supervised sandy beach. The holiday park has a great pool complex with a new twisting water slide to the larger swimming pool and paddling pool. Le Val de Durance is a friendly park with childrens facilities such as a games room and playground with other useful amenities including a small shop and snack bar/ takeaway. For those looking for an active holiday, beyond the park there is lots of great cycling and hiking routes in the Natural Park.

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.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

The flamboyant cultures of Biarritz and Bayonne are easily reached by car, but for something closer the beach is within walking distance. The gigantic pool area has something for everyone with slides, Jacuzzis and an indoor heated pool as well as paddling pools for the younger ones. Children are catered for with organized activities throughout the day so mum and dad can take the time to relax by the pool or mobile home. For those more energetic the surfing capital of Europe, Hossegor, is only 15 miles away.

Yelloh Village la Petite Camargue at Aigues-Mortes

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

While the site is quiet in low season, this is a lively site in July and August that makes a great location for a family holiday. There are excellent facilities for the whole family here, including a large swimming pool (complete with shallow area for toddlers), plus a range of activities, including horse riding, bike hire and tennis. The pitches are partially shaded by tall trees, relax here with a good book, or enjoy a cooling drink at the bar terrace which overlooks the pool. As evening falls, enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant before watching the organised entertainment. Teenagers especially will enjoy the nightly disco.

Domaine de la Bastide at Sampson

Caravan parks in Auvergne, South East France

This attractive parc has a friendly atmosphere as well as two swimming pools, tennis court, restaurant, bar and children's play area. Off-parc, visits to the nearby town of?Vallon Pont d'Arc and the Rock of Sampzon are a must for some of the most spectacular views. The amazing Pont d'Arc can also be explored by canoe, making for a memorable day out. A simply superb location for families of all ages.