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 horseriding.

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

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

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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.

La Serraz at Annecy Doussard, Alps

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Set in the heart of the Alps, La Serraz naturally offers superb views of the mountains that surround it, which is particularly pleasant when swimming in the park's pools. Shimmering Lake Annecy is easily accessible from the park, with a lake beach just 1km away and activities that include swimming, all sorts of water sports and pleasure boat trips. The village of Doussard is only a short walk away, with shops, a restaurant and a bar, which are especially useful when the park's facilities are closed in low season. Annecy itself, with its flower-lined canals and arcaded streets is a great attraction, while both Italy and Switzerland are just a short drive away. This is a Walking and Wildlife park.

La Croix du Vieux Pont at Berny Riviere, Paris

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Easily reached from Calais or Paris, this park is beautifully situated in the Aisne valley beside a gently flowing river. Ideal for children thanks to a special parkland play area, it also has four lovely pools, including one with a retractable roof, one with a waterslide as well as a new outdoor pool. There is also a beauty therapy centre and gym, so you can treat yourself to some of the many services on offer from qualified professionals. The park's 3 lakes are also ideal for a spot of fishing and the nearby forest of Compiegne make for delightful walking. If you're a budding golfer, the nearby course offers reduced green fees. Paris is just a short drive and there are coach trips available from the park. Disneyland Resort Paris only 90km away.

Camping les Peneyrals at Sarlat, Dordogne

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The bar and terrace of Camping les Peneyrals overlook the pool complex allowing you to keep an eye on the children while you relax with a glass of local wine. The lively bar hosts a variety of entertainment in high season, including karaoke, live music, cabaret shows and discos. Children will have a great time on site, playing mini golf or having fun on the bouncy castle. Enjoy a meal in the welcoming restaurant, where the mouth watering menu includes local specialities fois gras and duck. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of delights to explore.

Holiday Green at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

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Relax at the Californian-style pool complex; there is a children's pool, a relaxing jacuzzi, waterslides and a newly built heated indoor pool. An ideal for the whole family, Camping Holiday Green has plenty of activities on offer for teenagers and in high season an extensive animations programme for younger children. In the evenings treat yourself to a meal at the Provencal restaurant, before dancing the night away in the onsite disco, or head to the bar and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz, Gascony

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Beside a small lake, this family-run park is just four miles from the elegant town of Biarritz. The Pyrenees form a magnificent backdrop to this park, which has terraced hillside pitches set amongst oak trees. A great water complex includes a four-lane waterslide, as well as a covered pool across the road in a newer part of the campsite. There is also a spa, gym, sun bed and sauna. If you head to the beach then you will find it is great for body boarding and surfing. Of course you are also on the doorstep of Spain and Pyrernees for great days out.

Cap Marine at Le Guilvinec, Brittany

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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.

Le Brasilia at Canet Plage, Languedoc

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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.

Holiday Marina at Port Grimaud, Cote d'Azur

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Situated just 15 minutes walk from the lovely town of Port Grimaud, Holiday Marina is the perfect choice for a family beach holiday. There?s two lovely pools, including a great children?s pool complete with watergames, a Jacuzzi and room to sunbathe too, plus a modern?Wellness Centre offering a range of beauty treatments. You can even bring your own boat and moor it at the parc?s marina. Food and wine lovers will enjoy the wonderful restaurant offering freshly-cooked produce, or you can take the short stroll into Port Grimaud, which has plenty of bars and restaurants to try. You can spend your days relaxing on the beautiful beach, try your hand at windsurfing or jet-skiing or for a spot of culture, why not visit one of the local vineyards and sample the Ros? wine that the region is famous for?

Camping Douce Quietude at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

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Camping Douce Quietude is highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your pitch, partially shaded by pine trees and bordered by rhododendron bushes, or head to the colourful pool area - the hub of the campsite. Here the children can play for hours in the three pools and on the waterslides, whilst you bask on the spacious sun terrace. The excellent facilities include a gym, sauna and jacuzzi. As the sun goes down, relax with friends and family in the cosy on site bar and restaurant, and enjoy the lively evening entertainment.

La Pergola at Lac de Chalain, Jura

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This award winning park is situated on the shoreline of the Lac de Chalain and is a great place to explore the lakes and mountains of this wonderful area. Lac de Chalain has a superb family atmosphere with a good range of facilities including a superb pool complex with sunbathing area and a flower decked bar and restaurant terrace. In high season the site becomes very lively, with plenty of organised entertainment. There's also a lakeside beach where you can swim, canoe and windsurf. The area is great for walkers, with rolling countryside and cascading waterfalls just waiting to be discovered. The Jura is a wonderful region for exploring; the Herisson Waterfalls make for a spectacular day out, while the French Alps are also close by.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

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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.

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

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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.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes, Brittany

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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.

Chateau d'Olonne at Les Sables d'Olonne, Vendee

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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.

Camping la Garangeoire at St Julien, Vendee

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At Camping la Garangeoire nestled in the woodland are very spacious, grassy pitches which have some shade and offer privacy. The quiet surroundings of the on site lake are ideal for a spot of boating or fishing. There is plenty here to keep the children happy too, a great pool complex with waterslides, a playroom and archery to name a few. Evenings here are spent at the convivial bar and restaurant, housed in the outbuildings of the chateau, some entertainment is on offer in high season.

Camping le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

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Located at the entrance to Camping le Vieux Port are the indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, jacuzzi and wave pool as well as a separate paddling pool for the children. The site offers all you need during your stay, with a friendly restaurant, lively bar and well stocked supermarket. During high season the campsite run an excellent entertainment programme including live music, cabaret and theme nights.

Camping la Foret at St Jean de Monts, Vendee

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With a friendly atmosphere and good facilities, Camping la Foret is popular holiday park. The pool area has a lovely sunbathing terrace and is the ideal place to laze in the sun while the children enjoy the heated pools. The long sandy beach is just a short walk away and there are a number of other beaches close by. The site is also not far from the busy seaside town of St. Jean-de-Monts to which has an excellent range of restaurants. The resort of Notre-Dame-de-Monts is also just a few kilometres away.

Camping la Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

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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.

Le Mane Guernehue at Baden, Brittany

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Le Mane Guernehue is a family-run site, one and a half miles from Baden and near to the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan. Excellent facilities, although at the top of a fairly steep hill, include a swimming pool with waterslides,jacuzzi, sauna, bar and restaurant. The family will enjoy relaxing at the south facing beaches or exploring the rock pools and coves just four miles away at ÃŽle aux Moines. During July and August the campsite staff organise daytime and evening entertainment for the whole family.