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.

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

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

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.

Camping du Golf at Barneville-Carteret, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Camping du Golf is a beautiful, small site with spacious grassy emplacements, in a perfect location for exploring the area. With the beach and town just a short walk away, there is plenty to see and do. There are also great walking and cycling paths around the coast which deliver some spectacular views of the nearby Channel Islands. The whole family will enjoy the heated indoor pool and excellent entertainment on site, with sports competitions and discos held regularly by the animation team. In the evening, the friendly bar and restaurant make an excellent place for a family meal or relaxing drink.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

Le Sylvamar has a huge pool complex including 2 heated pools, lagoon, lazy river with buoys and a 3 lane water slide; there is something for all the family. The children's club offers entertainment for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds but if this is not for your children there are plenty of other facilities available including games room; tennis; football; multi sports area plus many more. In the evening the whole family can enjoy the organised entertainment or a meal in the park's restaurant or pizzeria. Sightseeing in Biarritz; Bayonne or St Jean de Luz a delightful authentic fishing village could not be easier but if you want to go further afield St Pied de Port in the Pyrenees is 50 miles for the site.

Camping Cala Gogo at St Cyprien, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

La Plage at La Trinite Sur Mer, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

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.

Chateau de Galinee at St Cast, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Chateau de Galinee is a family run 'Castels' park offering well maintained modern facilities and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the play area there is acres of space for the children to run off their energy as well as a superb pool complex with water slides. St Cast is nearby and is a charming resort with a soft sandy beach perfect for soaking up the sun or strolling along the beautiful coastal walks. St Malo and Dinan are worth visiting and are within easy reach.

Camping le Soleil at Argeles, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

Six Four les Plages at Six Four les Plages, Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

Normandy Garden at Branville, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

There's a generous swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi complex housed in the glasshouse while, outside, a large pool is surrounded by perfect sunbathing territory. Your home here will either be a cosy cottage with a private terrace or roomy apartment, set within Branville's peaceful gardens, deep within the folds of Normandy's intoxicating countryside. Leave your estate and you'll have no shortage of memorable day trips ahead of you. To the coast you can experience the Belle Epoque resorts of Deauville and Houlgate, with their wide, clean beaches and elegant boulevards. Inland you'll discover bustling market towns and the water meadows and marshes of Beaumont en Auge.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

The holiday park is very pleasant with great facilities and direct access to a broad stretch of fine, sandy beach. Les Sablons is just half a mile from the popular resort of Portiragnes-Plage. The pool complex has swimming and children's pool with great water slides, and of course sun terraces in pleasant grounds. If you are feeling more energetic then Les Sablons has tennis and volleyball, as well as a children's play area. There is a popular bar and restaurant and there is regularly organised entertainment for all the family all season. Away from the park you will find the delightful resorts of Cap d'Agde and Valras-Plage within easy reach.

La Foret at St Julien des Landes, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Just a 10 minute walk from St Julien-des-Landes, this park has a peaceful, rural setting in the parklands of a chateau. Catering for the whole family there is plenty of space for the children to play, and two pools set either side of the chateau. There are 3 lakes for fishing and you will find the bar and many of the park facilities in an attractively converted ivy-clad stables.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

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.

Biscarosse at Biscarosse, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

Le Domaine de Gascogne resort offers a superb 18 hole golf course, activities including horse riding for all levels and a stunning beach near by. The little ones will love the "Aventure Parc", a leisure and nature park at Biscarrosse-Plage approximately 6 km away. There are 17 hiking trails and 100km of cycle paths nearby, perfect for day trips. The apartments are pleasantly laid out around the golf course, many with attractive open views of the green, swimming pool or pine forest.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

The Camping Sol-a -Gogo is a well kept park with direct access to a superb beach. Just a short stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes, the park has a fantastic swimming pool complex with water chutes, waterslides and a covered pool. In high summer the park entertainers organise a range of family activities including regular discos in the bar. Some noise may be heard from the local road. The park is close to the lively resorts of St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

The superb pool complex has a roman ruins theme and features exciting waterslides, as well as a covered pool and jacuzzi. In fact the pool area is ideal for everyone, whether you want a dip, a refreshing drink on the bar terrace alongside, or just the chance to relax in the endless sunshine. In high summer the park entertainers organise a range of family activities including regular discos in the bar. And then, of course, there's the wonderful beach which is reached by a private path from the park. There are also many fine day trips to choose from, with lively resorts such as St Hilaire and St Jean de Monts both just a few kilometres away.

La Chapelle at Argeles Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

With a long sandy beach just 200m walk from the park and a large selection of cafes, restaurants and bars only 50m away in the bustling resort of Argeles, Camping La Chapelle is a relaxing holiday destination. Located at the foothills of the Pyrenees, the park is perfectly located for both beach, countryside and town, as well as a sense of peace and privacy. If you fancy venturing further a field, a trip down the coast to the picturesque Catalan towns of Collioure or Port Vendras are well worth a visit, or you could even cross the border for an exciting day trip to Barcelona. The newly developed pool area is also a great place to meet other holidaymakers or simply top up your tan and relax with a good book.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

As well as its fantastic location, this park offers a wide range of facilities, making it popular with young and old alike. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the attractive outdoor pools and waterslide or try the indoor pool across the road in the newer part of the park, where there is a recently added spa complex. There's also a gym, sun bed, sauna and a spacious children's play area. With its hillside location overlooking a small lake, it also offers exceptional views of the Pyrenees. There are many reasons to stray from the park too. The famous beaches, body boarding, surfing, shopping and restaurants of wonderful Biarritz are just 8km away; with Bidart and Bayonne right on your doorstep, and Spain and the Pyrenees also within easy reach.

Camping les Vignes at Lit et Mixe, Aquitane

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

The main feature of the campsite is the fantastic pool complex, set in exotic, colourful surroundings. The heated pool, waterslides and spacious terrace means that there is something for everyone for a relaxing day by the pool. If you are seeking ultimate relaxation then you may want to enjoy a visit to the wellness centre where you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a massage. There are plenty of activities on site to keep the whole family amused including volleyball, tennis and football. As the site is set in beautiful surroundings, you can hire a bike to get out and explore. For a change of pace, during high season, catch the free shuttle to the nearby beach where you can relax on the shores of the Atlantic or enjoy some windsurfing.

Camping la Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

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 Soleil des Landes at Lit et Mixe, Aquitane

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

Le Soleil des Landes is spread across 24 acres of century-old trees yet handily close to a Landaise village. With one of the most stunning beaches on the C?te d'Argent just 5 miles away too, here you can enjoy both the ocean and the back country which makes the area so special.