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.

Parc des Alicourts at Pierrefitte, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Children will love Les Alicourts with the extensive swimming pool complex, including water chutes; wave pool and paddling pool; there is also a water slide for younger children (max age 10). A park run children's club offers activities for children aged 4-12. The new indoor spa pool includes massage, sauna and fitness centre. On site activities include volleyball; football; mini golf; tennis and table tennis; pedalo; canoe and bike hire and even a 9 hole golf course. There is also fishing on the lake with equipment hire available. The restaurant and take away allows you a well earned break from cooking while the entertainment including quizzes a family disco and cabaret complete the evening. For culture Paris is 2 hours by train and there are numerous chateau open for visiting around the region.

Holiday Marina at Port Grimaud, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

Holiday Marina is a small, modern campsite just 900m from the beach and set on the banks of the River Giscle. The campsite is set in a wonderful location within walking distance of picturesque Port Grimaud. The site has a spacious swimming pool with a separate pool for children, plus a jacuzzi. There is also a fantastic bar terrace which overlooks the pool and marina. Children will love the large play area while teenagers will never get bored with the sporting activities including football, basketball and archery. In the evening relax in the restaurant and sample some regional specialities or enjoy the entertainment in the lively bar.

Les Restanques at Grimaud, Riviera

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse, Aquitane

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

With direct access to the Sanguinet lake beach, Domaine de la Rive is the perfect setting for a fun-filled family holiday. Domaine de la Rive boasts an impressive pool complex equipped with several water slides, a jungle-themed water playground, an outside swimming pool and even an indoor wave pool with lazy river! At la Rive the focus is definitely on getting active and having fun. There is lots to do for the whole family onsite with plenty of activities available including archery, football and volleyball. If you prefer a slower pace of life onsite then the wellness centre is a must. Evenings on the campsite feature around the lively bar area and restaurant.

Camping Douce Quietude at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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 Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

Its excellent range of facilities has made La Baume one of the most popular parks on the French Riviera. You'd think that the magnificent pool complex with its four lane waterslide would be the unrivalled centrepiece of this lively park. However, in addition there is a completely separate and beautifully designed lagoon pool with its own slides. And there is also a covered pool on two levels, with slides, jacuzzi and steam room. The park's first class facilities also include two bars, restaurant and tennis courts, play area, take-away and fitness room. There are also 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. Please note that road noise can sometimes be heard on site.

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.

Camping Chateau de Boisson at St Ambroix, Ardeche

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Not far from the town of La Tranche-sur-Mer, Camping Bel is a small site and has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The beach is nearby and is typical of the great beaches in the area and is perfect for swimming, windsurfing or just simply relaxing. The site has a number of shaded pitches and the facilities are very well maintained. There is a nice pool with a sun terrace. For those that are more energetic, the sports facilities include half tennis courts and an outdoor fitness course.

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.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Caravan parks close to the beach in South West France

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 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.

Club Farret at Vias Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

This family run park offers everything you could need for a sun and sand holiday with plenty to do for the whole family. The lagoon style pool complex, surrounded by palms and shrubs, is a real sun trap and even better a newly planned spa and extended pool. The park also offers no less than seven playgrounds, while adults can enjoy sports that range from table tennis to archery. Le Farret benefits from direct access to a wonderful sandy Mediterranean beach and the site's excellent restaurant and pirate themed bar facilities have more than enough to entertain you for the duration of your stay, however if you can tear yourself away from the park, a short 500m walk will take you directly into Vias Plage with its lively bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Mar Estang at Canet Plage, Languedoc

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

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.

Dives-sur-Mer at Dives-sur-Mer, Normandy

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

At the resort, you'll find a choice of indoor and outdoor pools and if you need a spot of pampering, The Thalazur Ouistreham thalassotherapy is close by. For the thrill seekers amongst you, there's always the Roule au Vent sand-yachting school in Cabourg.

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.

Les Menhirs at Carnac Plage, Brittany

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

The ideal choice for a family beach holiday with the bustling seaside resort of Carnac Plage within a 5 minute stroll. The park itself features an excellent swimming pool complex, with a giant waterslide and water chute, covered pool and even a little slide into the children's pool. Children can also go for pony rides just off the park, while adults can hire bikes to go around the peninsula as well as enjoying the small gym, solarium and jacuzzi and a number of games such as football, basketball and boules. And if you can tear yourselves away, you'll find that Carnac Plage has a superb sandy beach with a choice of water sports and many fine restaurants and shops.

Holiday Green at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Caravan parks close to the beach in South East France

The huge Californian pool complex is great fun for all the family and includes a children's pool with water games, and a covered heated pool, toboggans, solarium and jacuzzi. Throughout the season there are aqua aerobics, water polo and water volleyball tournament and in July and August swimming lessons, fun waterskiing and even deep-sea diving instruction. The park has a restaurant, bar, supermarket, fitness room, tennis court, boules pitch, archery and mountain biking. There is also free evening entertainment and themed restaurant nights. Due to the undulating nature of the terrain on this park and the placement of some of the pitches on quite steep terraces, this park is not ideal for those with mobility problems.

Camping le Clarys Plage at St Jean-Plage, Vendee

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

Located at the entrance to Camping le Clarys Plage are the feature waterslides and jacuzzi, fountains and bridges, as well as a separate covered pool and a paddling pool for the children. The bar terrace overlooks the pool area, providing an excellent spot to relax with a cool drink, and is the venue for the evening entertainment that takes place regularly throughout the season. There is a pizzeria on site, but no shop or restaurant, however there is a supermarket and a choice of bars and restaurants just a short walk away.

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

Caravan parks close to the beach in North West France

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.