If you are heading to France for a short break or holiday then you will find a super selection of caravan holidays to choose from that are close to watersports.

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

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

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.

La Ravoire at Annecy Doussard, Alps

Caravan parks close to watersports in South East France

La Ravoire is a park with genuine charm and excellent facilities. The pool complex offers all the family somewhere to swim as well as a great water slide; however it is the mountains and the azure waters of the lake surrounding Annecy that make it so special. La Ravoire is close to the southern tip of the lake and there are beaches just a short drive away for swimming and water sports.

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

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

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.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire, Vendee

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

The Camping Sol-a-Gogo is a well kept park with direct access to a superb beach. Just a short stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes, the park has a fantastic swimming pool complex with water chutes, waterslides and a covered pool. A very well maintained park, including bar and a lively entertainment programme in high season. Some noise may be heard from the local road. The park is close to the lively resorts of St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts.

L'Orangie de Lanniron at Quimper, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

The original stone buildings have been converted to house the bar and restaurant. A fantastic new pool complex with waterslides opened in 2008 and includes a balneo spa and hydrotherapy centre. Customers can explore the park and gardens at leisure and children have acres of woods and meadows to play in, with activities organised for them in peak season. The sports centre, Creach Gwen, adjacent to the site offers a wide range of high season activities, including water sports for the more energetic. The river I'Odet hosts a wealth of water based activities and provides a stunning setting for this picturesque site.

La Pointe St Gilles at Benodet, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

An award winning family park, with a small beach just outside the entrance and the resort of Benodet just 15 minutes walk away. The park has great facilities including an impressive brand new pool complex, with indoor pool, waterslides, spa and jacuzzi. There's also a good supermarket and a convenient take-away for trouble-free catering. Family entertainment is organised during July and August. This site is especially popular with families that have younger children and included with the mini fun station are toddler swimming lessons. Away from the park discover Brittany's historic and rustic charms.

Le Clarys Plage at St Jean Plage, Vendee

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

The high point of many people's holiday here is the wonderful swimming pool complex with its sun terraces, outdoor pool, choice of water-slides, heated indoor pool and even a jacuzzi. And yet, the magnificent beach at Merlin Plage is just a short stroll away, with the beaches of St Jeande- Monts just a little further. Even so, superb swimming facilities and wonderful beaches are only a small part of the reason for coming to this super park. There is an excellent children's play area here, and activities are first class too, with lively regular entertainment in the bar throughout the season, sometimes going on quite late in high summer. There are also several restaurants open nearby in the height of the season. Some of our pitches are across a road from the main park facilities.

Camping la Pachacaid at Canadel, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to watersports in South East France

The pitches at Camping la Pachacaid sit on steep terraces up the hillside with many offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The facilities here are modern and well kept; there is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace and a bar, the location for the nightly entertainment in high season. The Niagara water park is located at the centre of the site and comprises of five pools (including one just for the children) and seven twisting waterslides, which wind through the pine trees. Relax on the sunbathing terrace, or indulge in a soothing jacuzzi or Turkish bath.