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 the beach.

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

Esterel at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

Esterel is the place for sun and fun with an outdoor pool complex and indoor kids play pool to keep the young ones out of the heat of the sun. The children's club caters for 4-12 years during July and August and toddlers have their own playground. Older children can enjoy squash, archery and even use the skateboard park (protective clothing and pads must be worn). Fitness classes; aqua aerobics; bike hire, horse riding and various sports tournaments means there is never a dull moment while you are on holiday. After all that activity you might want to enjoy a local speciality in the park's Bali restaurant and then sit back and enjoy the onsite entertainment program. Near by are the sandy coves of Antheor or further away you can visit Cannes or St Tropez.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

L'Atlantique is just 3km from the small seaside resort of Beg-Meil, with a beautiful setting next to a nature reserve. The site is popular not least because of its swimming pool complex, with its large waterslides and spectacular pools. The beach is only a delightful ten minute walk from the site across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife. There are great children activities including an authentic fishing boat in the play area and the ocean-themed mini-golf. In peak season, the owners organise competitions, sports, evening entertainment and discos.

Camping la Baie du Kernic at Plouescat, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

The campsite is easy to reach from both Ireland and the UK, with Roscoff port situated just 15 miles away. The site itself is perfect for enjoying a relaxing holiday in the beautiful surroundings of Northern Brittany. Onsite there are all the facilities that you need for an enjoyable holiday - a bar, a take-away and a place to get freshly-baked bread for breakfast. The heated, covered swimming pool is open all season long so whatever the weather you can enjoy a dip. The terrace around the pool has plenty of sunloungers if you fancy soaking up the summer sunshine. For those of you looking for a more active holiday, there are a few activities offered on site for the family to enjoy such as volleyball, football and table-tennis. A few miles away from the site you can also enjoy tennis, mini-golf and kayaking.

La Sirene at Argeles-sur-Mer, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

This large, family run park simply bustles with activities and offers an exceptional range of amenities, including a large and highly appealing tropical pool complex. Unusually, Scuba diving lessons are available in the pool, free windsurfing, tennis, mini golf and even a free bus service to the beach. Evenings here are often spent in the open air bar, which doubles as the venue for regular late night cabaret and karaoke throughout the season. While beyond the park, you will enjoy the spectacular Pyrenees that form the dramatic backdrop to the spacious, sandy beaches and the park itself.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Les Sablons is a pleasant, good quality park with an excellent range of facilities that include a friendly bar and restaurant, as well as a pool complex with swimming and children's pools, and great waterslides. Most amenities are open in early season, but the park only becomes really lively during high season, when discos are held both indoors and out in the warm night air. Yet it's the splendid beach that you're sure to love most. With direct access from the park, its huge expanse of gently-shelving sand is a splendid place to relax. But if you can bear to tear yourselves away, you will find delightful resorts such as Cap d'Agde and Valras-Plage, which are both within easy reach.

La Yole at St Jean Plage, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

La Yole is one of the most popular sites in the region. It is located just two miles from the beach of Les Mouettes in a restful setting and family atmosphere. There are a number of pools including an indoor pool, water-slide, paddling pool and play area - lots to entertain all the family. The restaurant, offers a varied menu, and pleasant bar overlook the swimming pools. Evening entertainment, held at the bar can get quite lively during high season and may be heard from some parts of the site.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

The flamboyant cultures of Biarritz and Bayonne are easily reached by car, but for something closer the beach is within walking distance. The gigantic pool area has something for everyone with slides, Jacuzzis and an indoor heated pool as well as paddling pools for the younger ones. Children are catered for with organized activities throughout the day so mum and dad can take the time to relax by the pool or mobile home. For those more energetic the surfing capital of Europe, Hossegor, is only 15 miles away.

Le Brasilia at Canet Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Le Brasilia is certainly one of the best parks in the area, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a beach-based holiday in a lively area. A green and colourful park with plenty of shade, it has an excellent shopping complex with a small supermarket and shops open all season. The pool complex is excellent too, and many people like to eat in the restaurant and enjoy the nightly live music. Most importantly though, Le Brasilia offers you direct access to a beautiful sandy beach where you can sunbathe or enjoy the excellent water sports. There are also plenty of good day trip opportunities, including Perpignan and even Spain.

Bois de Valmarie at Argeles-sur-Mer, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Bois de Valmarie is a popular park. Set on a hillside close to the beach of Le Racou, and a short walk from lively Argeles with many restaurants and bars. The great tropical pool complex has a stunning array of waterslides and water chutes linked by waterfalls and a childrens pool. The watermark has fantastic views of the Bay of Argeles. The restaurant and bar on this small site are the ideal location for relaxing at the end of the day. There's a shingle beach close by as well as water sports at nearby Argeles Plage. Situated between the lovely Argeles harbour and the`Cote Rocheuse', Bois de Valmarie not only enjoys breathtaking views, but is also just a five minute drive from the restaurants and shops of Argeles. Why not visit picturesque Collioure, and Perpignan, or perhaps even cross the border into Spain.

Camping Mar l Sol at Toreilles Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Camping Mar I Sol has a fantastic location on the sunny Mediterranean coastline with direct access to a golden sandy beach. This five-star site has everything that you need for a holiday in the sun. On site the pool complex is a real highlight with its multiple pools, waterslides and aqua play areas for little ones. The animations team on site make sure that no one feels left out with a huge variety of activities available during the day. In the evenings take a seat and be prepared to be entertained with the great onsite cabaret shows and themed evenings. If you really want to unwind then the adult-only spa should hit the spot. Here, you can enjoy a simple relaxing sauna or treat yourself with various treatments. The surrounding area is not only filled with stunning beaches but also with a lot of history and culture too. Perpignan and Collioure are both worth a visit to explore the historic streets.

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

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

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.

L'Etoile D'Argens at St Aygulf, Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in Riviera

L'Etoile d'Argenshas a lovely pool complex with adjoining bar and restaurant is popular with all the guests, as is the animation programme which runs from May to August, offering organised activities for the whole family. The parc is set next to a vineyard and the tranquil River Argens which, in high summer, is a sail route for the parc's 44-seater boat down to the golden beaches of St. Aygulf - some of the best beaches on the C?te d'Azur. Also off parc, just across the bay is popular Fr?jus and fashionable St. Rapha?l.

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

Caravan parks close to the beach in Vendee

The park has a big personality and you can't help but be pulled in by the infectious atmosphere. Le Bois Masson is sister park to Le Bois Dormant, just a stones throw away, you can enjoy the best of both distinctive locations. Both parks offer fantastic pool complexes, Le Bois Masson having an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, a toddler pool and a 4 lane slide. The park's heart is very much around the pool and the bar complex.

Camping le Neptune at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

At the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon, Le Neptune is only a short stroll away from the well-known resort of Arg?les-Plage. The campsite is small but with everything that you could need for a fantastic holiday in beautiful surroundings. The pretty pool complex is ta great spot for relaxing on the sun terrace, enjoying a dip or whizzing down the waterslide. To keep everyone active, the campsite organises many activities for the whole family and offers a mini-club for children as well as sports activities such as football and basketball. Close to the campsite you can also enjoy horse-riding and water sports. To make the most of the beautiful surroundings, why not hire a bike and explore?

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

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.

La Vallee at Houlgate, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

One of the premier parks in Normandy, La Vallee enjoys a glorious rural setting not far from a sandy beach and the seaside town of Houlgate. This park is scattered with flowering hedges and fruit trees, with some of the excellent facilities housed in a beautifully converted Norman building and a wealth of activities to keep children occupied. There are superb pools, one of which has a retractable roof, waterslide, well-equipped play area, and even park entertainment who arrange a wide variety of activities for the whole family, including discos in the games room and Karaoke nights. The parc managers are very proud of their park and are keen for regulations to be respected; all in all, this is a superb family park.

Six Four les Plages at Six Four les Plages, Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in Riviera

Coastal trails meander along hidden inlets and creeks all the way to the lovely fishing port of Le Brusc, with its animated nightlife. Coudouliere, situated on the coast between Sanary sur Mer and Le Brusc, features shady woodland, freshwater lakes and lily ponds. Grand and imposing, it consists of modern apartments facing onto a large swimming pool. Despite its mediaeval architecture and quiet churches, Six Fours is a vibrant sports resort with scuba diving, deep sea fishing, kayaking and windsurfing. The traditions and crafts of Provence can be seen in the local festivals and markets.

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

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

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.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in Gascony

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.

Domaine des Naiades at Port Grimaud, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

The pitches at Domaine des Naiades sit in terraces on the hillside, amidst pine, cork oak and sweet scented mimosa trees, and the facilities are housed in traditional Provencal-style buildings. The pool complex has an Olympic sized swimming pool, separate childrens pool and an exciting twin, double-spiralled water chute. In the evenings, unwind on the leafy terrace of the welcoming bar and restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal.