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 Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan parks in Gascony, South West France

On the Atlantic coast, Le Vieux Port is close to a magnificent long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. The park is located in a beautiful pine forest and has some great facilities including a great pool complex with seven pools and excellent waterslides. Out of the pool there is also a lot to do with a fun adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months. The park has it's own grill restaurant and during the summer there is also a weekly barbecue with an occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car and the lakeside resort of Port d'Albret is a short walk away and Messanges is 3 km away.

Douce Quietude at St Raphael

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

With its covered kids splash zone, this parc will always be a hit with the young families and the newly renovated disco is sure to please the teens. With the beaches and holiday buzz of St Rapha?l on the doorstep, there's everything from boat trips and watersports on offer too in one of the Riviera's high spots.

La Pergola at Lac de Chalain

Caravan parks in Jura, North East France

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.

Le Val de Bonnal at Rougemont

Caravan parks in Jura, North East France

Set in beautiful countryside Le Val de Bonnal's is in the former estate of a chateau. A river runs by the site and there are 4 lakes which offer swimming, fishing and pedalos. You will find that the park offers an absolutely superb pool complex, complete with water slides. Golfers will be delighted with the facilities in the grounds of nearby Chateau de Bournel, while the whole family will welcome the efforts of the park entertainment who organise sporting events for children of all ages, discos for teenagers and lively evening fun for the whole family in high season. The magnificent Seigneurial Chateau lies just 8km away and the weekly organised trips are highly recommended.

Yelloh Village les Tournels at St Tropez

Caravan parks in Cote d'Azur, South East France

This family-run site is an ideal base for exploring the local area and has all the facilities you need at the end of a day's sightseeing. The terraced pitches are partially shaded from the hot sun by mature trees, with some offering stunning views over the bay and surrounding vineyards. Relax on the terrace of the huge pool area and take in the views, whilst the children enjoy splashing about in the water, or in the indoor swimming pool. The programme of entertainment includes lively comedy and cabaret shows (four nights a week) in the amphitheatre.

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.

Le Bois Dormant at Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

This beautiful parc, located in one of the best seaside resorts of the Vendee, offers both a relaxing retreat together with a lively break. Le Bois Dormant feels spacious and well-thought out.  The holiday homes are spaced out across the parc, but not too far away from the hub of activity around the pool and restaurant area. The outdoor pool complex offers something for everyone, from a main swimming pool, to waterslides, a toddler splash pool and even a spa bath.

Camping le Coteau de la Maine at Montagnac-Montpezat

Caravan parks in Provence, South East France

Located in an area of outstanding beauty, 500m above sea level, Camping Le Coteau de la Marine is a wonderful spot for a relaxing holiday in nature. The relaxing atmosphere, beautiful scenery and gentle scent of the nearby lavender fields combine for a fantastic holiday to please all of your senses. On site, the excellent facilities will keep the whole family entertained. The pool is the focal point of the campsite where kids can enjoy the paddling pool or you can cool off in the stunning green surroundings of the main pool. The location is fantastic for those that want to get out and explore. Close by are the fantastic Gorges du Verdon- often referred to as one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. The striking turquoise green water is mesmerising. Here, you can hire boats and canoes to take to the waters and enjoy the stunning surroundings.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

The holiday park is very pleasant with great facilities and direct access to a broad stretch of fine, sandy beach. Les Sablons is just half a mile from the popular resort of Portiragnes-Plage. The pool complex has swimming and children's pool with great water slides, and of course sun terraces in pleasant grounds. If you are feeling more energetic then Les Sablons has tennis and volleyball, as well as a children's play area. There is a popular bar and restaurant and there is regularly organised entertainment for all the family all season. Away from the park you will find the delightful resorts of Cap d'Agde and Valras-Plage within easy reach.

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.

Les Pins at Argeles-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

Les Pins?is found in the heart of the popular resort of Argel?s Plage. From the?wide and spacious sun terrace which wraps around the?fun pool complex and waterslides, you have the most amazing views of the Pyr?n?es - a wonderful place to relax with a book or cool off in the inviting pool. And thanks to the great location in Argel?s Plage you're never too far from shops, bars, restaurants and traditional markets. The nearby beach at Argel?s is just 300m away too. A little further afield however, why not take a short bus ride to Collioure or Port-Vendres? Or a little further still you can take in the beautiful and historic city of Perpignan and the lovely walled town of Carcassonne too.

L'Ardechois at Vallon Pont D'Arc

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

L'Ardechois is a superbly well equipped park situated alongside one of the loveliest stretches of the Ardeche River. This makes it a perfect spot for swimming and canoeing, not to mention the excursions through the magnificent gorges that are such a popular part of the park's activities. Within the park itself, the impressive range of facilities include an attractive pool complex and a poolside bar. To keep the whole family amused, the park entertainment organise sports and fun from mid June, including weekly discos which are held in the open air or the bar. You are also just a short walk from Vallon Pont d'Arc, which is something of a focal point for tourists in this fascinating region.

Le Soleil des Landes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan parks in Aquitane, South West France

Le Soleil des Landes is spread across 24 acres of century-old trees yet handily close to a Landaise village. With one of the most stunning beaches on the C?te d'Argent just 5 miles away too, here you can enjoy both the ocean and the back country which makes the area so special.

Airotel Pyrenees at Luz St Sauveur

Caravan parks in Alps, South East France

Enjoying surely the most dramatic location, Airotel Pyrenees is set in the very heart of the mountains and on the edge of a National Park, at the foot of some of the most spectacular Pyrenean passes. The park has three swimming pools and a sauna, and you'll also find a good choice of restaurants in nearby Luz St. Sauveur, which is an attractive mountain resort and spa town. Why not enjoy a relaxing drink with the stunning backdrop of the majestic Pyrenees behind you. Some road noise may be heard.

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.

Les Tours at St Amans-des-Cots

Caravan parks in Ardeche, South East France

Les Tours is an attractive park with a high standard of facilities and a great swimming pool complex and 'lazy river'. With good sized pitches laid out on a series of terraces and overlooking the gorgeous Lac de la Selves, its a lovely spot for boating and swimming. Beyond Les Tours itself, you will find that you are superbly placed between the Auvergne and the Lot Valley. The enchanting town of Espalion is just 32km south, with its 13th century red sandstone bridge and charmingly small riverside chateau making it well worth a visit.

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.

Camping Cala Gogo at St Cyprien

Caravan parks in Languedoc, South East France

The site is large and spacious, with small emplacements bordered by flowering shrubs and mature trees and bushes. There is a large, palm fringed pool complex backed by a sun terrace, which offers stunning views of the Pyrenees as well as a cafe and shops. Whilst quiet in low season, in the summer the site is lively, with regular sports tournaments and a disco for older teenagers. The highly rated site restaurant is perfect for a quiet evening meal.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer

Caravan parks in Vendee, North West France

Not far from the town of La Tranche-sur-Mer, Camping Bel is a small site and has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The beach is nearby and is typical of the great beaches in the area and is perfect for swimming, windsurfing or just simply relaxing. The site has a number of shaded pitches and the facilities are very well maintained. There is a nice pool with a sun terrace. For those that are more energetic, the sports facilities include half tennis courts and an outdoor fitness course.

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.