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

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in North West France 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.

La Foret at St Julien des Landes

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

Just a 10 minute walk from St Julien-des-Landes, this park has a peaceful, rural setting in the parklands of a chateau. Catering for the whole family there is plenty of space for the children to play, and two pools set either side of the chateau. There are 3 lakes for fishing and you will find the bar and many of the park facilities in an attractively converted ivy-clad stables.

Chateau d'Olonne at Les Sables d'Olonne

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

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.

Cap Coz at Fouesnant

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

Cap Coz is situated in a sandy spit of land which makes it seem like an island. It is ideally placed for sunbathing on beaches backed with pine trees. If you are into wildlife there is a boat trip to the sanctuaries of the Glenan Islands. Cap Coz is perfectly placed as a base to explore Brittany's famous landscapes and busy market towns.

Yello Village Cote de Nacre at St Aubin-sur-Mer

Caravan holidays in Normandy, North West France

Within 1/2 a mile of a sandy beach Cote de Nacre is a site with plenty to do including a tropical pool complex with swimming pool, water slides and chutes. There is a covered pool which is heated and a childrens splash pool. For those looking to relax there is a sauna and Hammam, There is a playground for smaller children and organised activities for children aged 7-10 years from mid July to August. For older children there is table tennis and table football as well as outdoor fun including a synthetic outdoor ice rink, multi sport pitch for football, basketball, volleyball and tennis. There is a bar, restaurant, takeaway on site. There is evening entertainment from mid July to August including weekly disco, live music, quizzes and karaoke.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan holidays in Loire Valley, North West France

Alicourts is a family run site that is perfect if you are looking for a holiday that is a little off the beaten track. Located just outside the sleepy village of Pierrefitte this park has some great facilities and you will find lots of organised activities to keep the children amused. There is an imaginative adventure play area which is conveniently overlooked by the bar terrace and an excellent pool complex with waterslides. Swimming in the large lake is allowed or if you want something more leisurely then you can hire a pedalo. You can also relax on the sandy lakeside beach and you will find that the beach bar has some outstanding views across the lake and pool complex. On the park there is also a good restaurant, a 9 hole golf course and a Balneo therapy wellness centre, including sauna, massage, Turkish bath and hydro-massage.

Les Mouettes at Carantec

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

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.

Yelloh Village la Foret at St Julien

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

Yelloh! Village la For?t, tucked away from the bustle of Les Sables d?Olonne amidst rolling meadowland, is a small site set in the grounds of a ch?teau. The campsite facilities are set in converted buildings in the courtyard ? the bar is housed in the old stables, while the restaurant with open fire and oak-beamed ceiling is in an ivy-clad outhouse. Head through the stone archway into the ch?teau gardens and to the two covered pools beyond. Here you?ll find plenty of space to relax, plus a fun water slide for the children. There is also a football pitch, badminton court and playground. Keen fishermen can unwind in peace at one of the three lakes, settling down for a spot of carp and roach fishing in idyllic surroundings.

Cap Marine at Le Guilvinec

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

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.

Camping la Yole at St Jean-Plage

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

Relaxing at Camping la Yole is easy; most of the pitches are surrounded by hedges, offering privacy and shade from the hot Vendee sun. The pristine pool complex is popular with children and boasts a large swimming pool, a childrens pool, waterslide, a heated indoor pool and a jacuzzi. Overlooking the pool is the spacious and welcoming restaurant and the tempting ice cream bar. Family entertainment is provided in high season and includes discos and magic shows.

Les Genets at St Jean Plage

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

Surrounded by attractive woodland, the excellent facilities make Les Genets ideal for a family holiday. Older children will particularly enjoy a holiday at this lively campsite. The focal point is the outstanding watermark with jacuzzi, waterslides, water chute and lazy-river as well as spacious sun terraces and a new modern bar just been added. A short stroll takes you to a beautiful sandy beach or you can explore the woods and dunes along the coast. This site is three quarters of a mile from Merlin Plage, and four miles from St Jean-de-Monts.

Chateau des Ormes at Dol-de-Bretagne

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

Chateau des Ormes is for you if you like water with a fantastic outdoor wave pool; two outdoor swimming pools; a tropical outdoor pool with waterslides; an indoor pool complex with water slides, lazy river and jacuzzi baths as well as a children's splash pool. Should the children bore of the water there is a children's club run by Al Fresco for 4-12 year olds. There are so many outdoor activities available you will have to work hard to find time to relax. There is the A la carte restaurant to help with the relaxing as will as the pizzeria/take away, plus the evening entertainment with a regular program of events including a disco. Near by you will find boat trips to the Channel Islands and sailing from St Malo, the chateau and lake at Combourg is 6miles away. Further afield is Mont St Michel with its beautiful abbey and museum.

Camping Les Ilates at Ile de Re

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

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.

Les Alicourts Resort at Pierrifitte

Caravan holidays in Loire Valley, North West France

Les Alicourts Resort is a Michelin awarded '4 red tent' site, set beside a glorious lake, deep within rural countryside. The pitches are generally spacious and grassy with some shaded by mature oak trees. The pool complex and luxurious spa centre are the main attractions. The fantastic pools with wave pool and water chutes will keep the children amused for hours, while adults can relax in the spa with treatments including massages, a sauna and Turkish bath. For the golfing enthusiasts the campsite boasts a 9 hole golf course. You will find an excellent range of facilities including tennis, football, fishing, pedal cars, adventure playground, archery and pony rides. In the evenings throughout the season there is a variety of well run entertainment.

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

La Plage is a most pretty park, with direct accessto the beach. It is neatly divided by trees and hedges and set amidst the well-kept gardens of an old Breton farmhouse. It boasts a popular, small swimming pool with waterslide, it's also just a short walk from a shop, take-away and bar/restaurant with lovely sea views. All sorts of activities are organised for children in high summer and older ones can also join in the fun at occasional concerts in the bar. Beyond the park, La Trinite-sur-Mer, originally a small fishing port, is now an important centre for the yachting fraternity and also has a popular market.

Camping de I' Atlantique at Fouesnant

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

The bar and terrace at Camping de l'Atlantique overlook the pools allowing you to keep an eye on the youngsters as they whiz down the slides. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, magic shows and a weekly disco. Young children have a great time on site, exploring the fishing boat in the play area, or playing mini-golf on the Wizard of Oz course. Although lively in high season the site is much quieter in May and June making it ideal for young families. A path leads you through cool pine trees and over dunes to a fine sandy beach.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire

Caravan holidays in Vendee, 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. In high summer the park entertainers organise a range of family activities including regular discos in the bar. 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.

Le Pin Parasol at Lac de Jaunay

Caravan holidays in Vendee, North West France

Le Pin Parasol is situated in?gorgeous woodland on the banks of Lake Jaunay, where fishing, canoeing and pedaloing are popular with the parc guests. The site itself is immaculate and boasts a great swimming pool with giant waterslides, a tennis court and large play areas. There's plenty to do for both children and adults with a lively animation programme. Top-class facilities include a popular bar, as well as the on-site take-away and bakery, and off parc, attractions such as Puy de Fou and Les Sables d'Olonne are very easy to get to.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte

Caravan holidays in Loire Valley, North West France

Children will love Les Alicourts with the extensive swimming pool complex, including water chutes; wave pool and paddling pool; there is also a water slide for younger children (max age 10). A park run children's club offers activities for children aged 4-12. The new indoor spa pool includes massage, sauna and fitness centre. On site activities include volleyball; football; mini golf; tennis and table tennis; pedalo; canoe and bike hire and even a 9 hole golf course. There is also fishing on the lake with equipment hire available. The restaurant and take away allows you a well earned break from cooking while the entertainment including quizzes a family disco and cabaret complete the evening. For culture Paris is 2 hours by train and there are numerous chateau open for visiting around the region.

Ty Nadan at Arzano

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

Ty Nadan offers excellent facilities, not least of which are three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and spa with an impressive waterslide and twisting water chute. With an indoor complex for badminton and rock climbing this park is perfect for active families, with evening entertainment for everyone organised throughout the season. Its wooded parkland setting is ideal for exploring on foot or on horseback and more energetic activities such as river canoeing, sea kayaking and guided mountain bike tours are also available. Despite these varied activities it's still a relaxing setting. In fact, in early and late summer the park is especially suited to those wanting a quiet holiday with small children and having direct access to the sandy banks of the river Elle it really comes into it's own.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes

Caravan holidays in Brittany, North West France

Les Deux Fontaines, 2km from the village of Nevez, is a spacious site set in peaceful countryside. The attractive pool area, prettily edged with laurel hedges, is an ideal spot for relaxing with the family. The bar opens out onto a pleasant terrace overlooking the recently extended pool and water chute. 900m away is the beautiful sandy beach. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide. If you're feeling more energetic, you can try a game of tennis, volleyball or even basketball, and in high summer the park owners organise evening entertainment in the bar, which overlooks the newly extended pool. Beyond the park, a short stroll along a shady track brings you to a safe, sandy beach and should you feel the urge to explore further, the coastline has many sandy inlets and tiny harbours to discover. You could also make the short drive to the village of Nevez, with its small selection of shops and bars.