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 Paille Basse at Souillac

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

This campsite really is something special. Nestled in the gorgeous green Dordogne countryside, high up on a hill sits Domaine de la Paille Basse, a 5* Castels campsite. The site is an old Medieval Village which has been entirely restored in keeping with the local and historic architecture of this region. Domaine de la Paille Baisse is a fantastic base for an active holiday with lots of activities arranged on site and plenty to do and see off site too. On site the tranquil pool area is the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine and relax. Kids can play around in the childrens pool and there are waterslides too for the more adventurous. In the evening, take a seat in the old barn that now houses the pretty restaurant to enjoy some delicious regional dishes.

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.

Le Touquet at Le Touquet

Caravan parks in Picardy, North East France

A major civic renovation programme, preserving the resort's historic heart, means that now is the ideal time to experience this historic, elegant corner of Picardy. A beach resort with a fashionable past behind it, Le Touquet's well planned streets and bracing forest tracks offer everything from dunes to dressage. The sea is never far away, not least from the Thalassotherapy centre, with its restorative spa treats. Outside, you can enjoy a swim in the sun at the beach, or a gallop at the equestrian centre nearby. France's northeast coast is wonderfully invigorating and Le Touquet is the perfect spot for exploring.

Parc St James Oasis at Purget sur Argens

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

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.

La Presqu'ile at St Mandrier

Caravan parks in Riviera, South East France

La Presqu'?le is on the edge of coastal Provence and situated facing a lovely French harbour. A seaside holiday park, La Presqu'?le is just 400 m from the white, sandy beaches of Saint Asile. The park has a heated lagoon swimming pool and a toddlers paddling pool, as well as plenty of sun loungers to relax in. There is park run fun during the high summer evenings with shows, games and karaoke. There is something for everyone in the terms of dining with a snack bar, restaurant, ice cream parlor and pizzeria. There is also a small bar with an outdoor terrace for a pleasant evening relaxing.

Yello Village Ilbarritz at Bidart

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

Yelloh! Village Ilbarritz park offers Basque country ambience for families of all ages. With Biarritz on the doorstep boasting its surf chic and magnificent art deco casino, this is a great park for exploring the region. Yet with activities galore on park as befits the prestigious Yelloh Village camping chain, there's plenty to keep families amused back at base.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

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.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan parks in Dordogne, South West France

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 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.

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.

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.

Les Genets at St Jean Plage

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Surrounded by attractive woodland, the excellent facilities make Les Genets ideal for a family holiday. Older children will particularly enjoy a holiday at this lively campsite. The focal point is the outstanding watermark with jacuzzi, waterslides, water chute and lazy-river as well as spacious sun terraces and a new modern bar just been added. A short stroll takes you to a beautiful sandy beach or you can explore the woods and dunes along the coast. This site is three quarters of a mile from Merlin Plage, and four miles from St Jean-de-Monts.

Cap Coz at Fouesnant

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

Cap Coz is situated in a sandy spit of land which makes it seem like an island. It is ideally placed for sunbathing on beaches backed with pine trees. If you are into wildlife there is a boat trip to the sanctuaries of the Glenan Islands. Cap Coz is perfectly placed as a base to explore Brittany's famous landscapes and busy market towns.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Children will love Les Alicourts with the extensive swimming pool complex, including water chutes; wave pool and paddling pool; there is also a water slide for younger children (max age 10). A park run children's club offers activities for children aged 4-12. The new indoor spa pool includes massage, sauna and fitness centre. On site activities include volleyball; football; mini golf; tennis and table tennis; pedalo; canoe and bike hire and even a 9 hole golf course. There is also fishing on the lake with equipment hire available. The restaurant and take away allows you a well earned break from cooking while the entertainment including quizzes a family disco and cabaret complete the evening. For culture Paris is 2 hours by train and there are numerous chateau open for visiting around the region.

La Foret at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

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 de Fierbois at Tours

Caravan parks in Loire Valley, North West France

Le Parc de Fierbois offers a host of activities, many of which take place in and around the park's central square. Away from the square you will find an impressive modern poolside bar complex to please all the family, with entertainment in high season. The estate also features a charming lake where you can hire pedalos and canoes in high season, or simply enjoy a stroll around it. The many possibilities for days out include a wide choice of nearby chateaux, and of course the vineyards of Chinon and Vouvray. The town of Tours, perfect for shopping and sightseeing is close by.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

L'Atlantique's centrepiece is undoubtedly the swimming pool complex, which has a new covered pool, jacuzzi and health and beauty centre in addition to large waterslides and spectacular pools. You will also be equally impressed by the authentic fishing boat in the play area and the ocean-themed mini golf. In peak season, the owners organise competitions, sports, evening entertainment and discos and they have also created some pitches bordered by hedges, as well as clean, modern toilet blocks. With a lovely beach right on its doorstep, l'Atlantique enjoys an idyllic setting too, ideal for families with children. The walk to the beach even takes you across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife and you will also find plenty of places to dine nearby.

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 Garangeoire at St Julien des Landes

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Part of the prestigious Castels chain of parks, La Garangeoire is a splendid site. Although just a 15 minute drive from the Vendee beaches, the park is set in breathtakingly beautiful woods, meadows and lakes. With many generous and largely un-shaded pitches, you are able to explore many of the delightful well marked walks. There is no shortage of things to do with tennis, fishing and boating on the lake. The modern restaurant and bar overlooking the superb pool and the cosy pub style bar offer a pleasant evening.

Les Pierres Couchees at Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

Caravan parks in Brittany, North West France

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.