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.

Paris Est at Champigny sur Mame

Caravan parks in Paris, North East France

Location, location, location - just 45-60 minutes from the very heart of Paris and the fairytale kingdom of Disneyland? Paris by public transport but also just a stroll to characteristic open-air 'Guingette' restaurants and the pleasant green spaces of the Parc du Tremblay for some relaxing parklife.

Interlude at Ile de Re

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

This park is the perfect place to relax, unwind and get away from it all. The pool complex has something for everyone including indoor and outdoor pool areas, as well as a shallow area for toddlers. A short walk from the park is a fantastic beach; the island is surrounded by brilliant beaches perfect for swimming and wind surfing. For those who want to explore there are many cycle paths around the island, or Ile de Re can be reached via a toll bridge. The park offers a wide range of facilities including an excellent gym; sauna and jacuzzi.

Val de Cantobre at Cantobre

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

Spectacularly positioned in the Dourbie Valley between the Tarn Gorges and the Cevennes National Park, you are assured of a warm welcome at this exceptional park. Access has never been easier due to the new Millau Viaduct. Though quite steep, the open terraced pitches offer fantastic views looking out over the nearby village of Cantobre which clings to the rock face. The park offers many amenities, including a restaurant, bar and pizzeria housed in the medieval farm buildings at the bottom of the park. Yet the real beauty of Cantobre is the breadth of outdoor activities on offer. This is also a Walking and Wildlife park.

Camping l Ideal at Lake Annecy

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

As the name suggests, this campsite is ideal for exploring Lake Annecy and its surrounding area. The area is fantastic for those seeking an active holiday with plenty of outdoor activities to keep everyone entertained. If you?re looking for the ultimate thrill you may want to try paragliding in nearby Talloires. Lake Annecy is the one of the best places in the world for flying sports! If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there is still plenty to do. The area is popular for hikers and there are many trails just a short walk from the campsite. The campsite itself has plenty to keep everyone entertained with a fantastic pool complex and a wide range of activities to try. Just a short stroll away at Lake Annecy, there are plenty of water sports to enjoy from a sedate pedalo ride to the livelier water-skiing. During high season, in the evenings you can enjoy the onsite entertainment.

Domaine des Naiades at Port Grimaud

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

The pitches at Domaine des Naiades sit in terraces on the hillside, amidst pine, cork oak and sweet scented mimosa trees, and the facilities are housed in traditional Provencal-style buildings. The pool complex has an Olympic sized swimming pool, separate childrens pool and an exciting twin, double-spiralled water chute. In the evenings, unwind on the leafy terrace of the welcoming bar and restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal.

Lacanau 4 Sun at Lacanau Ocean

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

Aquitaine's soft and attractive countryside is all warm, wooded valleys and sun-dappled villages. At the coast, the pulse quickens slightly, with surfing, cycle tracks and swimming – in the sea, or the sheltered freshwater lake at Lacanau - on offer. You're never far from a vineyard here, too. Take a bottle back to your holiday home – a wood clad cottage or apartment near the relaxing pool. 14 kilometres of fine, golden sand means that, even in high season, Lacanau's beach has a generous amount of space to go around. Ocean, lake and forest combine to offer plenty of healthy, outdoor pursuits – whether you want to try kite surfing (hold on tight, or you could end up in America!), horse riding or golfing – and, in Lacanau, the gentler arts of shopping, eating and socialising are practised with equal enthusiasm. Within its core of pretty whitewashed, red-tiled buildings, Lacanau hosts a surprisingly vibrant array of casinos, nightclubs and bars to keep you active until the early hours.

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.

De la Baie at La Trinite-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Run by enthusiastic owners, the park offers a wide range of organised children's activities, sports tournaments, bicycle tours and walks. It also features a lovely pool with some shade and a great waterslide. Its greatest attraction though is the choice of two safe sandy beaches, both just a short, safe stroll away. There is also an excellent bar, restaurant, and crêperie, from which you can watch the children playing on the beach, or look out further to the bright sails of the windsurfers beyond. See it just once and you'll understand why Brittany's soft, sandy beaches are such a popular destination for families.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

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.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

With a fabulous location just a short stroll from the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage, Camping Les Menhirs is the ideal choice for a family beach holiday. 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.

Camping la Yole at St Jean-Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Relaxing at Camping la Yole is easy; most of the pitches are surrounded by hedges, offering privacy and shade from the hot Vendee sun. The pristine pool complex is popular with children and boasts a large swimming pool, a childrens pool, waterslide, a heated indoor pool and a jacuzzi. Overlooking the pool is the spacious and welcoming restaurant and the tempting ice cream bar. Family entertainment is provided in high season and includes discos and magic shows.

La Garangeoire at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

La Garangeoire is without a doubt one of the most prestigious members of the Castels chain. It offers you a breathtakingly beautiful setting amongst woods, meadows and lakes, yet still manages to be just a 15 minute drive from the superb Vendee beaches. The estate contains generous, mainly un-shaded pitches and you are welcome to explore a number of delightful well marked walks. There's just so much to do here, from tennis, which is free in early and late summer, to fishing and boating on the lake. Why not enjoy an evening in the modern restaurant and bar overlooking the superb pool, or a quiet drink in the cosy pub style bar which is located in the tastefully converted outbuildings of the chateau.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Ideal for young families in early or late summer; lively enough for everyone in high summer. It's the fantastic pool complex with its lazy river, waterslides and indoor pool that first catches your eye at La Grande Metairie. 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. A member of the prestigious 'Castels' chain, La Grande Metairie is situated in stunning parkland just a few miles from the coast, putting numerous splendid beaches and other attractions within easy reach. In fact, Carnac's famous standing stones are opposite the park.

Cap Marine at Le Guilvinec

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Residences Cap Marine lies in a natural, harmonious setting on the seafront with a sandy beach. Situated by the leading French fishing port, Le Guilvinec lives to the rhythm of its fishing activities all year round and a trip to see the animiated fish auctions at the end of each afternoon is well worthwhile. Le Guilvenic is also renowned for its culinary specialsts such as biscuits, crêpes, fish and shellfish, so there's plenty of reasons to go out and indulge in some local cusine. For any keen surfers this resort is the perfect location, with the beautiful fine sand beaches of the “Champions' Paradise”, the Pointe de la Torche: a major surfing centre only 10km away.

Deauville at Deauville

Caravan parks in Normandy, North West France

Yet refreshingly, this is still a spot of considerable charm. A well-heeled bolt hole for Parisians in need of some bracing sea air, a boardwalk beach, stylish casino, racecourses and marinas all set the style perfectly. But simpler pleasures aren't forgotten either – beachside bars and summer festivals ensure that all members of your party will leave with happy memories. Your residence is set alongside the new Deauville golf course, just 2km from Deauville's harbour. Traditional Normandy architecture – half timbering, stone walls and red tiled roofing – sets this Pierre et Vacances development in a class of its own. Not so traditional, but possibly more essential, your residence has an invitingly large heated pool, jacuzzi and sun loungers!

Les Prairies de la Mer at Port Grimaud

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

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.

Le Clarys Plage at St Jean Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

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.

Camping le Bois de Valmarie at Argeles

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Camping le Bois de Valmarie is a relaxed campsite, unwind here with a refreshing drink from the snack bar, while the children have hours of fun whizzing down the water chutes in the three lagoon style pools linked by waterfalls. The terraced emplacements rise up the hillside towards the pool, from where there are outstanding views over the bay of Argeles. At the bottom of the site, surrounded by colourful flower beds, you will find the superb restaurant. Sample a delicious fresh fish dish from the extensive menu, and after dinner relax on the bar terrace with a refreshing glass of local wine.

La Croix du Vieux Pont at Berny Riviere

Caravan parks in Champagne, North East France

This park offers a well equipped pool complex with an indoor and heated outdoor pool; jacuzzi; 2 waterslides and small slides for the little ones. If that is not enough there are multiple playgrounds with trampolines and go-karts; mini golf; tennis and table tennis and also archery (open from 1st May). The restaurant offers meals for those days when you do not want to cook or alternatively try the pizzeria. On site is a supermarket and separate bakery offering freshly baked bread daily. There is a weekly coach excursion to Disneyland Resort Paris, but it is about an hour's drive if you prefer to go in your own time. Compiegne is 15 miles away and Soissons is 11 miles; the sleepy village of Pierrefonds with a fairytale castle is only 9 miles away.

Camping Les Fontaines at Annecy Lathuile

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class park, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery. It is attractively terraced, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and excellent facilities. These include a pool and two paddling pools for the little ones; but the crowning glory has to be the aqua complex, with no less than five water chutes and slides. In the evening you can try a tasty meal in the restaurant, or a relaxing drink on the bar terrace, whilst also enjoying the breathtaking mountain vistas. And for a change of pace, you can also take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the lake.