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.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

This park is defiantly for you if you enjoy activities as there is so much to do there will be little time for sitting and relaxing. There are however 2 bars and a restaurant as well as plenty of space to sit around the pool if you want a break from all the excitement. The children have a play area; club with organised activities and even their own disco. Park run sports tournaments; basketball; badminton; climbing wall and archery will give the older children something to think about and a 16+ disco just for good measure. There are family discos during July and August. Sightseeing has not been left from the list of things connected with this busy park with Cannes only 16 miles; St Tropez 22 miles and Nice 40 miles.

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.

Les Mediterranees Charlemagne at Marseillan Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

The M?dit?rran?es resort has the advantage of offering 3 distinct accommodation areas whilst allowing all guests access to every pool and amenity at any part of the resort. The modern resort is vibrant in high summer and nearby Cap d'Agde is even livelier still. ?At Charlemagne you have your own private accommodation annexe and a short walk to the popular water slides. Pitches are more spacious than at Nouvelle Floride and Beach Garden.?At Les Medit?rran?es Resort you have one of the finest stretches of golden sand on the south coast and the choice of camping areas to suit every family's taste.

Deauville at Deauville, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

Yet refreshingly, this is still a spot of considerable charm. A well-heeled bolt hole for Parisians in need of some bracing sea air, a boardwalk beach, stylish casino, racecourses and marinas all set the style perfectly. But simpler pleasures aren't forgotten either – beachside bars and summer festivals ensure that all members of your party will leave with happy memories. Your residence is set alongside the new Deauville golf course, just 2km from Deauville's harbour. Traditional Normandy architecture – half timbering, stone walls and red tiled roofing – sets this Pierre et Vacances development in a class of its own. Not so traditional, but possibly more essential, your residence has an invitingly large heated pool, jacuzzi and sun loungers!

Camping la Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

The spacious emplacements are surrounded by mature trees and hedges, which offer some shade and privacy. The fabulous pool complex boasts a covered pool, two outdoor pools, five waterslides and a jacuzzi. Adjacent is an enclosure where children can meet some affectionate farm animals. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and a well-equipped supermarket. Evening entertainment includes discos and folk concerts in the amphitheatre.

Camping Cala Gogo at St Cyprien, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

The site is large and spacious, with small emplacements bordered by flowering shrubs and mature trees and bushes. There is a large, palm fringed pool complex backed by a sun terrace, which offers stunning views of the Pyrenees as well as a cafe and shops. Whilst quiet in low season, in the summer the site is lively, with regular sports tournaments and a disco for older teenagers. The highly rated site restaurant is perfect for a quiet evening meal.

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?

Domaine de Litteau at Litteau, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

The tranquil feel of this area will suit families and couples looking for a quieter holiday - it's particularly good for families with toddlers as the park itself is quiet and safe. Plus, Normandy is simple to reach from the UK.  Hope on the fast craft from Portsmouth and you can reach the park from Caen in around 45 minutes - hardly enough time to ask are we there yet?

Yelloh Villages les Mouettes at Carantec, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

The pool complex is just one of the amazing features of this Yelloh site. Little ones will love splashing around by the fountains and under the bridges, meanwhile can relax on the large sun terraces. In addition a new indoor pool is planned for 2010. Short tennis and mini-golf are ideal for children, while adults can unwind in the bubbling jacuzzi. In the evening you can relax on the bar terrace while the children migrate to the indoor games room or to the disco. A road leads you down from the site to a small beach where children can explore the rock pools with their nets at low tide.

Ville Franche at Villefranche, Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in Riviera

A beautiful, pastel-painted town at the head of the French Riveria, Villefranche is a small town of only 8,000 inhabitants but, within its limits you'll discover a walled citadel, Gothic churches, and ancient harbour, all a delight. For a change of pace, the glamour and pulse of Monte Carlo is just a short drive away. Drive inland over rolling hills to St. Paul de Vence, a walled hill fort which dates back to the middle ages. Back in Villefranche, take your pick from a string of harbourside restaurants, offering decidedly Italian-influenced meals, each more inviting than the next.

Mar Estang at Canet Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Mar Estang is close to the beach and is a favourite holiday destination. It certainly ticks all the right boxes, featuring a restaurant, gift shop and supermarket, enough to ensure you never have to wander too far. Add to this the parks fabulous leisure facilities that includes six swimming pools and waterslides and you're looking at somewhere very special indeed.

Les Mediterranees Beach Garden at Marseillan Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

The M?dit?rran?es resort has the advantage of offering 3 distinct accommodation areas whilst allowing all guests access to every pool and amenity at any part of the resort. The modern resort is vibrant in high summer and nearby Cap d'Agde is even livelier still. Alongside the reserve naturelle de Bagnas, Beach Garden is quieter accommodation compared to Charlemagne and Nouvelle Floride offering but just a short walk to the `Beach Garden' beach area and amenities.

Camping la Sirene at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Camping la Sirene is the perfect location for an activity filled family holiday, starting with the breathtaking pool complex with a multitude of waterslides where children can play for hours. If they tire of splashing around, then Club La Sirene offers a multitude of activities, including tennis, mini-golf and scuba diving. Mile after mile of soft sand with excellent water sports facilities await you along the coast. In the evenings on site, the entertainment team run a varied programme of events for all ages, including karaoke and late night cabarets at the open air bar and a popular disco pub for older teenagers.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in Cote d'Azur

Close to the Esterel forest, la Baume has an excellent range of facilities which makes it one of the most popular parks on the French Riviera. This large, lively park has a Californian-style pool complex that includes a covered pool and tropical palm tree islands. There is also a completely separate and beautifully designed lagoon pool with still more slides, providing wonderful facilities for all. The park's first class facilities also include two bars, restaurant and tennis courts, play area, take-away and fitness room. There are plenty of lovely beaches nearby and come the evening you can choose between live entertainment or dancing the night away in the park's own disco. It really is a site to suit everyone, with a full and varied entertainment programme and a lively disco. The Roman town of Frajus is 4km away, with its broad sandy beach, bars and restaurants. Traffic from the nearby motorway can be heard.

Chateau lez Eaux at St Pair-sur-Mer, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in Normandy

This pretty campsite is close to the main route on the Cherbourg peninsula making it ideal for stopovers or the whole holiday. A quiet, friendly Castels park it's a great place to simply relax while you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy its beautiful setting in the grounds of the manor house. There are some well maintained facilities, which include a remodelled covered swimming complex with slides and a water chute. There is also a sandy beach close to the village of St Pair-sur Mer which is just over 2 miles away. There is also fishing on the little lake, free of charge. Ideal for young families, the friendly owners work extremely hard to make your stay here enjoyable.

Cala Gogo at St Cyprien, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

A pleasant French atmosphere awaits you at the Cala Gogo park. It is a spacious park which is ideal for a lively family holiday. The site has an attractive swimming pool complex which can even accommodate scuba-diving lessons in high season. For older children there is a games room on site and a regular disco. You can relax at the bar and eat in the excellent restaurant in the evenings. Cala Gogo is just 1.5 kilometres from St Cyprien and 26 kilometres south of Perpignan.

Camping le Bois de Valmarie at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Camping le Bois de Valmarie is a relaxed campsite, unwind here with a refreshing drink from the snack bar, while the children have hours of fun whizzing down the water chutes in the three lagoon style pools linked by waterfalls. The terraced emplacements rise up the hillside towards the pool, from where there are outstanding views over the bay of Argeles. At the bottom of the site, surrounded by colourful flower beds, you will find the superb restaurant. Sample a delicious fresh fish dish from the extensive menu, and after dinner relax on the bar terrace with a refreshing glass of local wine.

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.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in Brittany

Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern park are its large, spacious pitches, some of which are surrounded by hedges to offer privacy. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide, with a new covered pool planned for 2010. 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.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in Languedoc

Families are more than catered for at Les Sablons, there is something for everyone. The amazing swimming pool complex has 2 outdoor pools; waterslides galore; children's splash pool and a jacuzzi. If they are not into swimming then the 3 playgrounds; tennis; table tennis or archery may be for them. If all that fails to impress there is a site run children's club for 5-10 years during July and August. If you prefer to leave the park the sandy beach is only 200 metres with pedalos and water sports available. Shops and cafes in Portiragnes Plage are a short walk from the park. There is an on site restaurant and take away as well as organised evening entertainment. Sigean Safari Park is 25 miles away if you fancy something different. The vibrant town of Montpellier with shops, art and museums is 45 miles.