If you are heading to France for a short break or holiday then the popular area of North West France offers some super caravan accommodation that are close to watersports to choose from.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in North West France that are close to watersports offer mobile home (static caravan) and camping that will work for all budgets. Of course, caravan parks in North West France have excellent facilities including swimming pools, covered and heated pools, restaurants, bars and Internet WiFi.

Le Bois Dormant at Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Vendee

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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.

Chateau d'Olonne at Les Sables d'Olonne, Vendee

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There is much to see here the Ile de Penotte, a picturesque old quarter in the town centre with pedestrian alleys and facades decorated with shells by a local artist, not to mention the La Chaume quarter, where the city originated, the fishermen's district, with the Place Sainte Anne and its magnificent trompe l'il fresco. And don't miss the delicious food market or fishing port where you can find fish at its freshest. The historical theme park, Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou is also just 92km away. Located in the Vendee, a region famous for its long sandy beaches, close to Les Sables d'Olonne, Residence L'Estran is a hotel and residence located between the Puits d'Enfer, a deep cleft in the cliff into which the sea comes crashing at high tide, and the town centre. The swimming pool faces the sea and the sandy beaches are just 2km away. There are many activities available locally too such as golf and water sports. There is something for everyone.

L'Oceano d'Or at Jard-sur-Mer, Vendee

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A well-kept park, L'Oceano is well situated in unspoilt countryside. There is plenty of family entertainment and live music in high season in the parks special amphitheatre. The owners have kept to the traditional Vendeen style with the park buildings have been built in traditional style. The spacious bar has a relaxed atmosphere. The grassy pitches are bordered with low hedgerows or small trees providing some privacy. The swimming pool complex has a water chute and waterslides, surrounded by spacious sun terraces.

Camping Les Ilates at Ile de Re, Vendee

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The park is simple but friendly and features a swimming pool; children's play area, games room, snack bar and a small shop. This area of France is famous for its oysters and potatoes and there are many restaurants scattered through the islands villages where you can enjoy the authentic dishes. For the more energetic, the waters of Ile De Re are great for water sports enthusiasts where you can enjoy windsurfing, sailing and yachting. There are over 60 miles of adapted cycle tracks, which link all of the beaches and main villages; you can really enjoy this magnificent island and its slower pace of living to the full.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

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This campsite is set in the beautiful parklands of an old Breton Manor just a few miles from the coast, putting numerous splendid beaches and other attractions within easy reach. The parks fantastic pool complex with its lazy river, waterslides and indoor pool that first catches your eye at La Grande Matairie. 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, including evening entertainment that range from Breton soirees to barbecues.

Les Chateau des Marais at Chambord, Loire Valley

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With spacious grounds set in peaceful wooded surroundings, this is an ideal venue for families with young children. The park has excellent facilities including a great pool complex with waterslides, a lazy river, a covered pool and a spacious sun terrace. An indoor spa, jaccuzi and Turkish bath with massage are available. The restaurant, take-away and shop have all been built of local oak to blend in with the surroundings. Some noise may be heard from the nearby road. The site is a five minute walk from the village of Muides-sur-Loire.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

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The first thing that will strike you about this superb parc is the wonderful space and openness of the grounds. There are simply acres and acres for you to relax in and for the children to run off their spare energy. The facilities are excellent, including an impressive pool complex with waterslides and a separate toddler pool. The family proprietors are your hosts in the attractive bar and restaurant, and their personal approach is much in evidence throughout. The location is ideal for exploring, with l'Etang de la Breche nearby as well as many outstanding chateaux.

Les Mouettes at Carantec, Brittany

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The park has a feeling of peace and spaciousness and coupled with the excellent facilities makes it popular with families. Most of the pitches are grassy and some are partly shaded; the park is looked after to a high standard with mature trees and shrubs enhancing the area. Les Mouettes offers a fantastic pool complex including a lazy river and magnificent slides and planned for 2010 is a covered pool. Morlaix is worth visiting with its pretty setting along a river estuary and its old, cobbled shopping streets.

Les Mouettes at Carantec, Brittany

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Les Mouettes is situated near one of the most beautiful bays on the Breton coast. Carantec has a feeling of peace and spaciousness that makes it a popular choice with families. Mature trees and shrubs enhance the park area where most of the pitches are grassy and some are partly shaded but, there are also some large, sunny pitches. One of the main attractions is the impressive swimming pool complex overlooked by the bar terrace, where the children will enjoy floating along the lazy river surrounding the huge water chutes. They can also try their hand at the unusual 18-hole crazy-golf course, not forgetting the beach is just 1.5km away. The picturesque old port of Roscoff is near by and offers boat trips to the island of Batz.

Dives-sur-Mer at Dives-sur-Mer, Normandy

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At the resort, you'll find a choice of indoor and outdoor pools and if you need a spot of pampering, The Thalazur Ouistreham thalassotherapy is close by. For the thrill seekers amongst you, there's always the Roule au Vent sand-yachting school in Cabourg.

Chateau des Marais at Chambord, Loire Valley

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Chateau des Marais is a Michelin awarded three red tent site and it enjoys a lovely position close to the river Loire and the stunning Chateau de Chambord. The grassy pitches are shaded by mature trees, with plenty of space for children to run around. Families with young children will particularly enjoy this peaceful setting. The pool complex will be popular with children of all ages; it includes a covered pool, a lagoon pool, lazy river and waterslides. The popular bar and restaurant make an excellent place for a family meal or cooling drink.

Raguenes Plage at Raguenes Plage, Brittany

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This quiet park really is ideal for young families, with the choice of a family swimming pool or children's pool complete with its own mini water slide and water chute. There is also a small friendly bar, a shop and take-away to meet most needs. Discos and evening entertainment are occasionally organised in high summer, but this park isn't really for those seeking nightlife. Instead, why not take a short stroll through the cornfields to the quiet, secluded beach, or simply wander at will through the delightful local countryside.

Cap Marine at Le Guilvinec, Brittany

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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.

Parc de Fierbois at Tours, Loire Valley

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Set in 250 acres of glorious wooded parkland and surrounding a private chateau this site is just one mile from the village of St Catherine de Fierbois. At this park you will find an impressive modern poolside bar complex to please all the family, with entertainment in high season. You are also close to a lakeside beach where you can hire pedalos and canoes. It is ideally situated for exploring the Chateau of the Loire region and the vineyards of Chinon and Vouvray. The town of Tours is also close by and is ideal for shopping and sightseeing.

La Roche-Posay Vacances at La Roche-Posay, Loire Valley

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La Roche-Posay Vacances is a delightful campsite, north of Poitiers in the Vienne region of France. The site is set on the banks of the river Vienne where you can hire a canoe or a small fishing boat and take to the water. Active holidaymakers will not be disappointed with what?s on offer. You can swim or splash about in either the covered swimming pool or the open-air pool with integrated children?s pool and water slides. Or why not try out a sport in the activity area, which offers space for joggers, mountain bike trails and a football pitch? The playground will keep children happy, and further entertainment comes from activities organised during high season.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

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Just five miles from the market town of Saumur, the most striking thing about this park is the wonderful space and openness of the grounds. There are acres of space for you to relax in and for the children to explore. The site is extremely well maintained by the owners, including an impressive pool complex with waterslides and a separate pool for youngsters and a superb play area. The park has an attractive bar and restaurant. Situated in the Loire, the location is ideal for exploring the many outstanding chateaux.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire, Vendee

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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.

Camping la Grenouillere at Blois, Loire Valley

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Camping la Grenouillere is set in countryside close to the banks of the Loire, this Castels site has a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a quiet holiday. The large pitches are positioned in both wooded and open areas. At the centre of the site is a rustic chateau surrounded by a moat, which houses a cosy bar and restaurant with a patio area overlooking the pool. The tropical pool complex offers three pools, bridges, slides and water chutes. Theres also a covered pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna. The sporting activities here are excellent. The energetic can enjoy floodlit tennis, volleyball, archery and football, while the more sedate can spend an afternoon fishing at the chateau moat.

Domaine des Ormes at Dol de Bretagne, Brittany

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This Castels site has been transformed from a run down chateau. The old watermill is now the bar and the coach house and stables are now the golf club. The fabulous pool complex includes three pools and a superb water park with chutes beside the tree-lined fishing lake, and a new covered lagoon-style pool with wave pool. Our generous, grassy emplacements are scattered throughout the campsite and our Fairytale Cottages are set in a secluded woodland setting - ideal if you are looking for something a little different. There is something for everyone here; tennis, horse riding, bicycle hire, canoeing, pedalo hire and an extensive entertainment programme.

Camping Acapulco at St Jean-Plage, Vendee

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The facilities on site are superb and include a landscaped pool complex, which offers five waterslides with their own splash pool, a children's pool and a swimming pool, a new jacuzzi pool opened in 2010. Overlooking the complex is the bright and attractive bar area, housed in a white washed, terracotta tiled building typical of the Vendee. Relax here with a refreshing drink, whilst the children splash around in the water. In high season families can enjoy a good programme of lively entertainment including discos, bingo and karaoke. Children will love playing at the well equipped play area or in the large games room with pool table and computer games.