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.

Chateau de l'Eperviere at Gigny-sur-Saone, Burgundy

Caravan parks close to watersports in Burgundy

Chateau de l'Eperviere is an attractive site, situated in mature woodland in the heart of France's Burgundy region. This is a quiet haven where the generous emplacements are set amongst ancient oaks, providing plenty of space for the children to explore. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the two pools, one of which is covered, or the ultimate way to de-stress is taking a relaxing jacuzzi or sauna. There is a delightful restaurant housed in the 16th century chateau and the cosy bar hosts regular wine tasting sessions. This is an excellent area for walkers and cyclists to go exploring.

Six Four les Plages at Six Four les Plages, Riviera

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Criques de Porteils at Collioure, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Nestled on the rocky coves that typify this small corner of France, this terraced Castels park combines unique scenery with direct access to several small pebble beaches. If you fancy learning something new, the park offers scuba diving, so you can explore the beautiful coves and rock pools under the water. With a small pool, modern facilities, Criques is ideal for a quiet family holiday or couples seeking a cultural retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nearby resorts of Argeles Plage, which itself is a short, drive away. Why not walk the coastal path into the stunning town of Collioure for a bite to eat in one of the many seafood restaurants sampling delicious local dishes. With so much to do and its stunning setting we know you'll want to go back to Criques in years to come. Some train noise can be heard.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Les Peneyrals at Salignac, Dordogne

Caravan parks close to watersports in Dordogne

Les Peneyrals is superbly positioned just a short drive from the Dordogne valley. A friendly, family-run park with helpful owners who are always on hand. The high quality facilities include a wonderful pool complex with three swimming pools, water-slides and a heated children's pool. Best of all, everything is kept absolutely immaculate. Surrounded by lush green countryside the park enjoys plenty of shade from established trees and even has its own charming little lake, which is a popular spot for fishing. The owners arrange a variety of traditional entertainment throughout the season too, including live bands and weekly discos in high season. And as well as all the other attractions of the Dordogne, both Salignac and Sarlat are just a short drive away.

La Carabasse at Vias Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

There really is so much to do in and around La Carabasse. There's a giant pool on park, the Med and the resort of Vias Plage are close by and the great thing is everything is accessible by foot. Vias Plage has everything from bars and restaurants to discos, shops and even a fun fair. Stretch your legs a little further and you'll arrive at places like the old town of Vias and the beautiful Canal du Midi.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in Brittany

L'Atlantique's centrepiece is undoubtedly the swimming pool complex, which has a new covered pool, jacuzzi and health and beauty centre in addition to large waterslides and spectacular pools. You will also be equally impressed by the 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 and they have also created some pitches bordered by hedges, as well as clean, modern toilet blocks. With a lovely beach right on its doorstep, l'Atlantique enjoys an idyllic setting too, ideal for families with children. The walk to the beach even takes you across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife and you will also find plenty of places to dine nearby.

Le Belledonne at Bourg d'Oisans, Alps

Caravan parks close to watersports in Alps

It goes without saying that many people come here simply for the exquisite scenery and clear mountain air. Yet Le Belledonne also has excellent facilities, including a pool complex, volleyball, boules, a fitness circuit and sauna; all complemented by a warm welcome from the family owners. There is a terrace bar beside the pool where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and a restaurant too; and in high season, an animateur organises activities for children. Just north of Bourg d'Oisans, with its shops and restaurants, Le Belledonne is ideally situated at the very gateway of The Oisans, with views of the beautiful peak, after which the park is named and easy access to the six valleys.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue, Dordogne

Caravan parks close to watersports in Dordogne

Set in beautiful woodland with fabulous views of the Dordogne countryside, St Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in the region and holds 5 red tents from the Michelin guide. The buildings are of beautiful honey-coloured stone where you'll find a shop, bar with a large terrace overlooking the pool and a restaurant serving local specialities. The modern facilities include a swimming pool complex, tropical-style indoor pool, crazy river and jacuzzi. The sports facilities are outstanding including recently built golf driving range and putting green, plus quad biking, tennis, football and gym amongst others. Six kilometres away is the busy town of Le Bugue.

De la Baie at La Trinite-sur-Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in Brittany

De la Baie is a relaxing site with a welcoming family atmosphere that is neatly laid out and very well looked after. It has a magical setting on a quiet wooded peninsula, beside a sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and calm shallow waters, ideal for younger children. The park offers a wide range of organised children's activities, sports tournaments, bicycle tours and walks. It also features a lovely pool with some shade and a great waterslide. There is also an excellent bar, restaurant, and creperie, from which you can watch the children playing on the beach, or look out further to the bright sails of the windsurfers beyond. See it just once and you'll understand why Brittany's soft, sandy beaches are such a popular destination for families.

Le Brasilia at Canet Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Domaine de Massereau at Sommieres, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Domaine de Massereau has a great countryside view amongst the vines of the famous Massereau estate ideally situated for exploring the many attractions of the Languedoc region. The park owners provide a warm and friendly welcome and the site has a quiet rural France feel. Set in the heart of the Massereau estate of 40 hectares of vines, grown by the owner, the park has a swimming pool with slides, a children's pool, trampoline, mini golf, running track, bike track, tennis, shop, playroom, bar and a restaurant offering grills done on a wood fire, pizzas around the swimming pool and take away snacks.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

On the Atlantic coast, Le Vieux Port is close to a magnificent long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. The park is located in a beautiful pine forest and has some great facilities including a great pool complex with seven pools and excellent waterslides. Out of the pool there is also a lot to do with a fun adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months. The park has it's own grill restaurant and during the summer there is also a weekly barbecue with an occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car and the lakeside resort of Port d'Albret is a short walk away and Messanges is 3 km away.

Camping le Soleil at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

There is a real holiday atmosphere here making it an ideal base for families, sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts alike, with excellent facilities and a well organised entertainment programme. The focal point is the fantastic tropical pool complex and bar, set amongst mature trees and flowering shrubs. Soak up the rays on the spacious sun deck while the children splash around in the pool. In the evenings, sample a delicious meal from the restaurant before heading to the bar for the lively evening entertainment. Every evening during July and August, there is an underground nightclub for teenagers.

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

Caravan parks close to watersports in Vendee

This beautiful parc, located in one of the best seaside resorts of the Vendee, offers both a relaxing retreat together with a lively break. Le Bois Dormant feels spacious and well-thought out.  The holiday homes are spaced out across the parc, but not too far away from the hub of activity around the pool and restaurant area. The outdoor pool complex offers something for everyone, from a main swimming pool, to waterslides, a toddler splash pool and even a spa bath.

Le Sables du Midi at Valras Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports in Languedoc

Enjoying some of the best weather in France, the site is idyllically situated on the Mediterranean coast surrounded by vineyards. The location of this park is second to none and makes Les Sables du Midi great for your family holiday. If ever there was a place to don your beret and polish up your petanque skills then Les Sables du Midi is the place to be.

Ville Franche at Villefranche, Riviera

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

Situated right on the Atlantic coast, and awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, Le Vieux Port enjoys direct access to a long, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, which shelves steeply into the lively waves. There's also a splendid adventure playground, tennis, table tennis, and all sorts of games and sports events during the busy summer months, when the atmosphere is extremely lively. You'll find that the park's own grill restaurant makes the ideal place to eat too, when you're not at the weekly barbecue, or occasional disco held in high season. Delightful Bordeaux and bustling Bayonne are also both within easy reach by car.

Dormaine de Chalain at Lac de Chalain, Jura

Caravan parks close to watersports in Jura

Ideally situated on the banks of a fabulous natural lake and surrounded by the foothills of the Jura; Domaine de Chalain is a quite spectacular park. It features a fantastic pool complex with waterslides, children's pool, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool. A wide range of sporting activities are available, although some may not be available until July. You have free access to the pool however there is a credit system in operation, please ask at time of booking. The adjoining lakeside beach is a great place to soak up the sun, but you can also fish, swim, or hire a pedalo or canoe. There are also many beautiful walks and gorgeous wine villages to be explored and the many attractions of Switzerland are within easy reach.

Les Roulottes du Domaine de Dienne at Vienne, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in Loire Valley

You will find at Les Roulottes du Domaine de Dienne tranquil surroundings with fresh bread and croissants delivered to your doorstep each morning. There is a wealth of activities on offer here including a tree-top adventure course, trampolines, bouncy castle and pony rides. To help you cool off after all that activity, there are two swimming pools (one covered), plus a sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath for the ultimate relaxation. Hire bikes and explore, or kick back and enjoy a delicious meal in the popular on-site restaurant.