If you are heading to France for a short break or holiday then South West France in the Dordogne offers some super caravan accommodation to choose from.

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

Domaine de la Paille Basse at Souillac

Caravan holidays 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.

Camping Aqua Viva at Carsac Aillac

Caravan holidays 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.

Camping Eurolac at Aureilhan

Caravan holidays in Aquitane, South West France

This four star campsite is located in the heart of stunning countryside close to the Atlantic Ocean. A holiday at this campsite puts a real focus on getting active with lots of activities to choose from including football, volleyball and tennis. There?s also a horse-riding school just a short walk away. For those that love to get ou t on the water, there is a sailing school just over 3 miles away. The campsite is right on the banks of Aureilhan lake which is perfect for a spot of fishing or a refreshing dip. Of course, there?s plenty of opportunity to relax on site too with the pretty pool complex providing a great spot to soak up the sunshine. The waterslides, heated pool, outdoor ?bubble bath? and childrens paddling pool will keep everyone happy. During peak season the campsite animators get everyone in a good mood with lively evening entertainment.

Le Moulin de Paulhiac at Daglan

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

The facilities at this park are very modern, including a fabulous pool complex with three slides, covered pool, impeccable wash blocks and an excellent take-away and restaurant. Le Moulin de Paulhiac has a beautifully restored watermill that welcomes you at the entrance and is a rural park with large grassy pitches set amidst the dappled shade of walnut, oak and apple trees. The owners also organise activities in high season, which include popular canoe trips. This is the real heart of the Dordogne too, with rolling wooded hillsides, sleepy, honey-coloured villages, crumbling old farmhouses and castles galore to discover.

Yello Village Ilbarritz at Bidart

Caravan holidays 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 Roulottes des Monedieres at Correze

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

Les Roulottes des Monedieres is set in the heart of a national park and the local area offers a wealth of treasures to explore. The park is around 800 metres from the pretty town of Chamberet, with a range of useful facilities. Take a relaxing stroll though Treignac which is regularly voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The fierce river Vezere runs through the town and is perfect for watching expert canoe and kayak descents.

Camping des Moulins at Couze-et-Saint-Front

Caravan holidays 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.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

Set in beautiful woodland with fabulous views of the Dordogne countryside, St Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in the region and holds 5 red tents from the Michelin guide. The buildings are of beautiful honey-coloured stone where you'll find a shop, bar with a large terrace overlooking the pool and a restaurant serving local specialities. The modern facilities include a swimming pool complex, tropical-style indoor pool, crazy river and jacuzzi. The sports facilities are outstanding including recently built golf driving range and putting green, plus quad biking, tennis, football and gym amongst others. Six kilometres away is the busy town of Le Bugue.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan holidays in Aquitane, South West France

With direct access to the Sanguinet lake beach, Domaine de la Rive is the perfect setting for a fun-filled family holiday. Domaine de la Rive boasts an impressive pool complex equipped with several water slides, a jungle-themed water playground, an outside swimming pool and even an indoor wave pool with lazy river! At la Rive the focus is definitely on getting active and having fun. There is lots to do for the whole family onsite with plenty of activities available including archery, football and volleyball. If you prefer a slower pace of life onsite then the wellness centre is a must. Evenings on the campsite feature around the lively bar area and restaurant.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

Situated right on the Atlantic coast, and awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, Le Vieux Port enjoys direct access to a long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. There's also a splendid adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months, when the atmosphere is extremely lively. You'll find that the park's own grill restaurant makes the ideal place to eat too, when you're not at the weekly barbecue, or occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car.

La Cote d'Argent at Hourtin Plage

Caravan holidays in Royan, South West France

Cote d'Argent is a fantastic?family?choice thanks to its excellent facilities and good access to many other sights and attractions nearby. Here, you're just 300m from a lovely sandy beach where you can hire surfboards and take advantage of the huge Atlantic rollers. You're also just a ten minute drive away from France's largest fresh water lake where more water sports are available, and slightly further afield are famous vineyards including Pessac and Medoc - perfect for wine lovers. On parc the superb facilities include bicycle hire, horse riding and a new waterpark?opened in 2013. There's also organised entertainment, plus popular bar, restaurant and take-away, while just a few minutes away?at Hourtin Plage there are plenty more bars and restaurants to sample.

Le Port de Limeuil at Limeuil

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

When you're seeking a really quiet and relaxing holiday, you'll find Le Port de Limeuil very much to your taste. It's a green and attractive little park, boasting countless trees and shrubs, as well as a swimming pool, children's pool and jacuzzi, not to mention lots of open space for children to play. Located at the meeting place of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers, it also gives you direct access to a riverside beach, where you can hire a canoe, swim or simply sunbathe the day away. The park affords lovely views of the surrounding countryside too, thanks to its setting in the very heart of the Dordogne valley.

Camping les Peneyrals at Sarlat

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

The bar and terrace of Camping les Peneyrals overlook the pool complex allowing you to keep an eye on the children while you relax with a glass of local wine. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, live music, cabaret shows and discos. Children will have a great time on site, playing mini golf or having fun on the bouncy castle. Enjoy a meal in the welcoming restaurant, where the mouth watering menu includes local specialities fois gras and duck. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of delights to explore.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

The facilities on this park are second to none, especially the superb aquatic area with its three pools, lazy river and triple water slide. There is a new water park planned, including indoor children's pool, spa, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Close by you can learn to surf and body board in the spectacular Atlantic waves. There are dozens of activities for kids of all ages, as well as entertainment, centred around the bar-restaurant every night in high season, with the promise that all will be quiet after midnight and the park owner is keen for all rules to be respected for the benefit and comfort of all guests. Beyond the park, Labenne offers endless forest roads and cycle paths; while the town itself has a splendid outdoor market, two petting zoos, as well as the lovely Marais d'Orx nature park.

Camping les Granges at Grolejac

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

The oak beamed bar and excellent restaurant at Camping les Granges is housed in old ivy clad buildings; in total contrast to the superb modern pool complex with its swimming pools and three water chutes. The bar terrace, overlooking the pool, is an ideal spot for listening to live music in high season and for sipping one of the delicious cocktails on offer. The active can hire a bicycle or put on their boots to explore the many walking and cycling routes.

Moliets 4 Sun at Moliets et Maa

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

The holiday village at Moliets has to be one of your first choices if you're looking for an active family holiday set in tranquil surroundings. At the forest's edge is Moliets-Plage, the 3km wide beach resort, developed sensitively, and with great charm. Moliets is a secluded little place, sheltered by the Landes pine forest, a perfect place for a stroll. The region is just one huge, open-air deli with its foie gras, conserves and pates. There are four swimming pools, an array of sports to try, and all surrounded by the enchanting, forested coastline of southwest France.

Le Val d'Ussel at Proissans

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

Le Val d?Ussel is an impressive natural parc situated in the heart of the Dordgone P?rigord countryside. The park has a superb heated swimming complex that includes a family swimming pool, waterfalls, a toddler pool as well as plenty of room for everyone to relax poolside. Other facilities at Le Val d'Ussel include a multi-sports pitch (for basketball, handball, volleyball and more), a restaurant, bar and small shop. In the local area you will find the medieval town of Sarlat and the Monkey Forest at Rocamour which is home to 130 black and white Barbary Macaques.

Biscarosse at Biscarosse

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

Le Domaine de Gascogne resort offers a superb 18 hole golf course, activities including horse riding for all levels and a stunning beach near by. The little ones will love the "Aventure Parc", a leisure and nature park at Biscarrosse-Plage approximately 6 km away. There are 17 hiking trails and 100km of cycle paths nearby, perfect for day trips. The apartments are pleasantly laid out around the golf course, many with attractive open views of the green, swimming pool or pine forest.

Camping le Vieux Port at Messanges

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

Located at the entrance to Camping le Vieux Port are the indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, jacuzzi and wave pool as well as a separate paddling pool for the children. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and well stocked supermarket. During high season the campsite run an excellent entertainment programme including live music, cabaret and theme nights.

Soleil Plage at Vitrac

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

Soleil Plage enjoys a superb setting that is perfect for a family holiday, lying on the banks of the gently flowing Dordogne. It has two small beaches, both situated on one of the loveliest stretches of the river, which are favourite spots for both swimming and canoeing. The park itself offers you an excellent heated pool complex, with waterslides for the children and a Jacuzzi for you to laze in. And at the end of the day, you'll find that the excellent restaurant, which is just one of the amenities housed in converted Parigordin farm buildings, makes for a wonderful evening. You are also perfectly situated for visiting the famous sights here. Sarlat is only a short drive from the park and the beautiful riverside towns of La Roque-Gageac and Beynac are both accessible by road or river.