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.

Les Restanques at Grimaud, Riviera

Caravan parks close to watersports in Riviera

Set in 25 acres of enclosed parkland, with mimosa trees and pine woods adding to your privacy. Les Restanques has wonderful panoramic views over the sea and the town of St Tropez. Just 3km from the Mediterranean beaches, this village is the ideal base to explore the innumerable charms of this part of the south of France. The park boasts an exceptional pool complex with waterslide and wave pool surrounded by grassy slopes and a manmade beach. The accommodation is of the highest standard and an unrivalled choice of activities for all the family is on offer. With St Tropez just a drive away, and walks to the Venetian-styled fishing village of Port Grimaud, it's hard to fault Les Restanques.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports in Brittany

Ideal for young families in early or late summer; lively enough for everyone in high summer. It's the fantastic pool complex with its lazy river, waterslides and indoor pool that first catches your eye at La Grande Metairie. But there's so much more to do here than just splash about. There's a wide range of first class amenities available throughout the season, together with activities for children of all ages. A member of the prestigious 'Castels' chain, La Grande Metairie is situated in stunning parkland just a few miles from the coast, putting numerous splendid beaches and other attractions within easy reach. In fact, Carnac's famous standing stones are opposite the park.

Camping Chateau de Boisson at St Ambroix, Ardeche

Caravan parks close to watersports in Ardeche

The facilities on this small site are housed in the buildings and courtyard of the old chateau. There is a swimming pool with waterslide and paddling pool, plus a heated indoor pool, as well as tennis courts and a sports area for those feeling more active. The delightful restaurant is popular with both tourists and locals alike. There is an attractive terrace perfect for al fresco dining, while the enthusiastic staff put on an entertainment programme in high season, including discos, quizzes and cabaret evenings.

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Camping le Bois de Valmarie at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

La Reserve at Parentis-en-Born, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

As its name suggests, it feels almost like a sophisticated retreat, a place to go to unwind, relax and fully recharge the batteries. The park is packed with outstanding facilities. There are indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a stack of play facilities that will keep everyone entertained. There are concealed walks to uncover and cycle routes to explore, and those who venture further a field will discover a sprawling region that offers a new environment around every turn.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in Loire Valley

Parc des Alicourts offers plenty to do within its spacious grounds. There are masses of organised activities for children, as well as an imaginative adventure play area overlooked by the bar terrace. The excellent pool complex with waterslides and a recreation building for fun and games is not to be missed. Adults are well catered for, with a Balneo therapy wellness centre, including massage, sauna, hydro-massage and Turkish bath. Customers staying in early summer for 3 days or more get 1 free session. There's a good restaurant, a 9 hole golf course and a large, clean lake with sandy beach, canoes and pedalos, you won't want to leave the park. Located just outside the sleepy village of Pierrefitte, you are still within easy reach of many of the Loire's most elegant chateaux.

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

Caravan parks close to watersports in Brittany

Run by enthusiastic owners, 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. Its greatest attraction though is the choice of two safe sandy beaches, both just a short, safe stroll away. There is also an excellent bar, restaurant, and crêperie, 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.

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.

Camping la Garangeoire at St Julien, Vendee

Caravan parks close to watersports in Vendee

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.

Mandelieu at Mandelieu, Riviera

Caravan parks close to watersports in Riviera

Perfectly placed for water sports and golf lovers, Mandelieu is a fascinating, historic port in its own right with a large, busy harbour, sprawling castle and great restaurants. Look out to sea, and count the white sails in the bay of Cannes. From Mandelieu's teeming harbour, strike out and discover an isolated cove, or traditional seaside villages like Theoule, where development is kept strictly under control or Cannes, which is quite the opposite. Idyllically situated on a loop of the Siagne River just 800 metres from the coast, your residence is a real find.

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.

Camping le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to watersports in Gascony

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.

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

Caravan parks close to watersports in Vendee

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.

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.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to watersports 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.

Dormaine de Chalain at Lac de Chalain, Jura

Caravan parks close to watersports in Jura

A superb lakeside setting, make this park ideal for water sport enthusiasts as well as sun worshippers. This spectacular park that is ideally situated on the banks of a natural lake and it is surrounded by the wooded foothills of the Jura. It features a fantastic pool complex with waterslides, children's pool, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool, not to mention a wide range of sporting activities, though some may not be available until July. Park residents are entitled to free access to the pool according to a credit system for entry, 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.

Yelloh Village le Littoral at Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendee

Caravan parks close to watersports in Vendee

The campsite is situated next to a grassy headland with rock pools and coastal paths to explore. The facilities on site are superb and include a fantastic pool complex, which offers an outdoor pool with a large sun terrace, waterslides and jacuzzi, as well as a heated indoor pool. In high season families can enjoy a good programme of lively entertainment in the campsite bar or take one of the excursions to local attractions, such as the picturesque port of Pornic and the island nature reserve of Ile de Re. Please note that some noise from a nearby road may be heard from some of the pitches.

Domaine de Litteau at Litteau, Normandy

Caravan parks close to watersports 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?

Camping le Coteau de la Maine at Montagnac-Montpezat, Provence

Caravan parks close to watersports in Provence

Located in an area of outstanding beauty, 500m above sea level, Camping Le Coteau de la Marine is a wonderful spot for a relaxing holiday in nature. The relaxing atmosphere, beautiful scenery and gentle scent of the nearby lavender fields combine for a fantastic holiday to please all of your senses. On site, the excellent facilities will keep the whole family entertained. The pool is the focal point of the campsite where kids can enjoy the paddling pool or you can cool off in the stunning green surroundings of the main pool. The location is fantastic for those that want to get out and explore. Close by are the fantastic Gorges du Verdon- often referred to as one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. The striking turquoise green water is mesmerising. Here, you can hire boats and canoes to take to the waters and enjoy the stunning surroundings.