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.

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.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue

Caravan holidays 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.

Ciboure at Ciboure

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

Sheltered in the calmer waters of the St Jean de Luz bay, the water sports and activities here are a degree or two more chilled out than at the larger resorts to the north. Ciboure offers all the exhilaration for those who like to take the air, or even take to the waters, in relative peace and tranquillity. On land the accent is on quiet enjoyment, Ciboure is calm compared to its busy fishing port neighbour of Saint Jean-de-Luz, but there is still plenty to keep you busy. You're not too far from the Spanish border, with the beautiful Pyrenees rising in the south.

Le Soleil des Landes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan holidays 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.

Atlantic Club Montalivet at Vendays Montalivet

Caravan holidays in Aquitane, South West France

This 5* campsite is ideally located to explore the vast sandy beaches of France?s West Coast. Located in a large park and with direct access to the beach, this campsite enjoyed a renovation in 2012.The excellent pool complex including a heated pool and waterslides, as well as the wide range of activites make this campsite a perfect choice for active familes.Children of all ages are catered for onsite with a pool area specially dedicated to the youngest members of the family. Sports lovers are well catered for with tennis, horseriding, a gym, bike rental and surfing all on the menu amongst others. For some relaxation time, the campsite spa provides the perfect escape, or if sunbathing is more your thing, the sandy beach is only a short walk away through the pine forest.The onsite bar and restaurant offers a great range of regional delights as well as some excellent local wine of course!

Camping la Palombiere at Sarlat

Caravan holidays in Dordogne, South West France

The enthusiastic owners of Camping La Palombiere have created an impressive four red tent Michelin rated wooded parkland campsite, which is an ideal location for a relaxing family holiday. The well stocked shop, oak beamed bar and gourmet restaurant are housed in old stone farm buildings which have been tastefully restored whilst maintaining their original rustic charm. Stone paths take you through the site and past colourful flower beds to your pitch which are scattered amongst mature oak trees. Relax by the swimming pool with two twisting water chutes or join one of the canoe excursions from site.

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.

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.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

This park is nestled amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests. Apart from boasting one of the best lakeside beaches in the South West and being awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, the owner has created a superb water park, which is being expanded to include a wave pool, jacuzzi, spa and massage water beds, all under a retractable dome roof. If you can tear yourself away from this, then you can indulge in a spot of tennis, archery or petanque. The delightful bar and restaurant overlook a well equipped and spacious play area and the quaint town of Biscarosse with its bars, shops and nightlife only a short drive away.

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.

Camping les Vignes at Lit et Mixe

Caravan holidays in Aquitane, South West France

The main feature of the campsite is the fantastic pool complex, set in exotic, colourful surroundings. The heated pool, waterslides and spacious terrace means that there is something for everyone for a relaxing day by the pool. If you are seeking ultimate relaxation then you may want to enjoy a visit to the wellness centre where you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a massage. There are plenty of activities on site to keep the whole family amused including volleyball, tennis and football. As the site is set in beautiful surroundings, you can hire a bike to get out and explore. For a change of pace, during high season, catch the free shuttle to the nearby beach where you can relax on the shores of the Atlantic or enjoy some windsurfing.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean

Caravan holidays in Gascony, South West France

Le Sylvamar has a huge pool complex including 2 heated pools, lagoon, lazy river with buoys and a 3 lane water slide; there is something for all the family. The children's club offers entertainment for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds but if this is not for your children there are plenty of other facilities available including games room; tennis; football; multi sports area plus many more. In the evening the whole family can enjoy the organised entertainment or a meal in the park's restaurant or pizzeria. Sightseeing in Biarritz; Bayonne or St Jean de Luz a delightful authentic fishing village could not be easier but if you want to go further afield St Pied de Port in the Pyrenees is 50 miles for the site.

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.

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.

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.