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.

La Baule 4 Sun at La Baule, Brittany

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A 19th century creation, La Baule once rivalled Biarritz with its glamorous villas and its fashionable hotels. Tradition is still very important around here – the lively health resort of La Baule has a reputation for recharging even the weariest of traveller. Maybe it's the crisp Atlantic light. Maybe it's the fresh sea air. Or maybe it's the elegantly designed residences, just yards from a sheltered beach? For well over a hundred years, La Baule has been welcoming those in search of fun, relaxation and simple, seaside pleasures. With its 9km beach, its famous casino and elegant promenade, the same can be said today. But times change, even in La Baule, and now the resort is home to this stylish Pierre and Vacances residence with its white, four storeyed buildings clustered around a decent sized pool. Backed by pine trees in the appropriately named 'Les Pins' district, it is wonderfully private, yet just a few hundred metres from that glorious beach.

Le Port de Limeuil at Limeuil, Dordogne

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When you're seeking a really quiet and relaxing holiday, you'll find Le Port de Limeuil very much to your taste. It's a green and attractive little park, boasting countless trees and shrubs, as well as a swimming pool, children's pool and jacuzzi, not to mention lots of open space for children to play. Located at the meeting place of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers, it also gives you direct access to a riverside beach, where you can hire a canoe, swim or simply sunbathe the day away. The park affords lovely views of the surrounding countryside too, thanks to its setting in the very heart of the Dordogne valley.

Cap Esterel 3 Suns at St Raphael, Riviera

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A rocky headland, carefully transformed into a patchwork of bright blue pools, lush green parkland and red-roofed holiday homes, that's Cap Esterel. Dramatic hills sweep down to a succession of emerald waters and sandy coves. Careful planning means that, away from the main artery in and out, there are plenty of traffic free spots to unwind and play. Similarly smart is the design for this excellent holiday village divided into two distinct areas. The 'Quartier du Hameau' is situated between Cap Esterel's main beach, Dramont, and the centre of the village, while the 'Quartier du Village' is, essentially, golf-central. A shimmering mixture of sun kissed pools, bright, well-thought out accommodation with lawns sweeping down to the coast. From pony riding to flying trapeze lessons, you'll have no excuse to laze around. Well, not all the time.

Holiday Green at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

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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.

Cap Esterel 3 Suns at St Raphael, Riviera

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Dramatic hills sweep down to a succession of emerald waters and sandy coves. A rocky headland, carefully transformed into a patchwork of bright blue pools, lush green parkland and red-roofed holiday homes, that's Cap Esterel. Careful planning means that, away from the main artery in and out, there are plenty of traffic free spots to unwind and play. Similarly smart is the design for this excellent holiday village divided into two distinct areas. The 'Quartier du Hameau' is situated between Cap Esterel's main beach, Dramont, and the centre of the village, while the 'Quartier du Village' is, essentially, golf-central. From pony riding to flying trapeze lessons, you'll have no excuse to laze around. A shimmering mixture of sun kissed pools, bright, well-thought out accommodation with lawns sweeping down to the coast.

La Garangeoire at St Julien des Landes, Vendee

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Part of the prestigious Castels chain of parks, La Garangeoire is a splendid site. Although just a 15 minute drive from the Vendee beaches, the park is set in breathtakingly beautiful woods, meadows and lakes. With many generous and largely un-shaded pitches, you are able to explore many of the delightful well marked walks. There is no shortage of things to do with tennis, fishing and boating on the lake. The modern restaurant and bar overlooking the superb pool and the cosy pub style bar offer a pleasant evening.

Conguel at Quiberon, Brittany

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Three miles from Quiberon, Conguel is a nice park with a relaxed atmosphere. Combining first-class facilities with a lively high season entertainment programme. Although the pitches are quite small, some of them are grassy; the site does enjoy a truly magnificent location at the tip of the Quiberon peninsula. Spend your days by the swimming pool with its impressive water chute, or on the beach soaking up the sun. At the end of an active day, relax over a drink on the bar terrace.

La Pachacaid at Canadel, Cote d'Azur

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Offering you the best of both worlds, this comprehensively equipped park is set on a pretty wooded hillside, and though it's just a short drive from St Tropez and the beaches of the Riviera coast, you are pleasantly insulated from the bustle of the Riviera here. Despite the all round splendor of its facilities, it is the Niagara pool complex, which opens from mid June to the end of August, that really takes your breath away. This fantastic complex is great fun; you are entitled to free access at certain times, so check with your courier on park for dates and times. Once you've splashed about to your heart's content, there are many other activities to try here, and if you're feeling particularly energetic there's a nightly disco in high season.

Saint Avit Loisirs at Le Bugue, Dordogne

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St. Avit Loisirs is one of the premier parks in a region where standards are high; it is the first French campsite to obtain the internationally recognised ISO9000 award for quality. Its crowning glories are the beautiful, golden stone-built Perigordin buildings which house the reception, shop, bar and traditional 'auberge', with its choice of delicious regional specialities. There is an indoor tropical-style swimming pool and even a 'lazy river' as well as a bar terrace overlooking the outdoor pool complex, which is the scene for a full programme of entertainment including disco and karaoke nights. Surrounded by verdant woodland, this Castel park is mainly shaded and extremely spacious, with lovely views across the countryside and the added bonus of luxury tent pitches arranged along the edge.

Cannes Beach at Cannes, Riviera

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The town is an internationally renowned resort and jewel of the Cote d'Azur; and is perfect for lazing on the beach, enjoying a spot of shopping or just strolling by the stunning yachts in the port. If you'd like to explore further a field, excursions to numerous attractions in the area can be booked at the resort. Cannes Beach resort holds sports tournaments, including tennis and soccer, during the afternoons and offers a jacuzzi, hammam and sauna for total relaxation.

La Yole at St Jean Plage, Vendee

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La Yole is one of the most popular sites in the region. It is located just two miles from the beach of Les Mouettes in a restful setting and family atmosphere. There are a number of pools including an indoor pool, water-slide, paddling pool and play area - lots to entertain all the family. The restaurant, offers a varied menu, and pleasant bar overlook the swimming pools. Evening entertainment, held at the bar can get quite lively during high season and may be heard from some parts of the site.

Lacanau 4 Sun at Lacanau Ocean, Gascony

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Ocean, lake and forest combine to offer plenty of healthy, outdoor pursuits; whether you want to try kite surfing, horse riding or golfing. Aquitaine's soft and attractive countryside is all warm, wooded valleys and sun-dappled villages. You're never far from a vineyard here. Take a bottle back to your holiday home. – a wood clad cottage or apartment near the relaxing pool. 14 kilometres of fine, golden sand means that, even in high season, Lacanau's beach has a generous amount of space to go around. Within its core of pretty whitewashed, red-tiled buildings, Lacanau hosts a surprisingly vibrant array of casinos, nightclubs and bars to keep you active until the early hours.

Domaine de la Yole at Valras Plage, Languedoc

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With a sandy beach a short walk away and a smart pool complex on site, this park is perfect for a family holiday. Domaine de la Yole is a large, lively site, just one and a half miles from Valras Plage, and ideal for families with younger children. The site has 2 pools in a nicely landscaped area. The park benefits from some shading by poplar trees which provides welcome shade during the hottest parts of the day. There is a large bar with terrace, a popular place for rounding off the day.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse, Gascony

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This park is nestled amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests. Apart from boasting one of the best lakeside beaches in the South West and being awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, the owner has created a superb water park, which is being expanded to include a wave pool, jacuzzi, spa and massage water beds, all under a retractable dome roof. If you can tear yourself away from this, then you can indulge in a spot of tennis, archery or petanque. The delightful bar and restaurant overlook a well equipped and spacious play area and the quaint town of Biscarosse with its bars, shops and nightlife only a short drive away.

Les Peneyrals at Salignac, Dordogne

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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.

International at Paris, Paris

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Paris offers so many famous sights; the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur, to name but a few. Camping International makes it all easy, situated as it does on an island of the Seine in the lovely Paris suburb of Maison-Laffitte. The beauty of this park is the ease with which it brings you into Paris Gard du Nord via the nearby railway station with its rapid, frequent service day or night. You should note however, that you may hear trains and barges from your accommodation. Opening at Easter, this is an ideal destination for a short break in its own right, or as a memorable stop during your main holiday.

La Ravoire at Annecy Doussard, Alps

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La Ravoire is a park with genuine charm and excellent facilities. The pool complex offers all the family somewhere to swim as well as a great water slide; however it is the mountains and the azure waters of the lake surrounding Annecy that make it so special. La Ravoire is close to the southern tip of the lake and there are beaches just a short drive away for swimming and water sports.

Le Lac des Reves at Lattes, Languedoc

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If it is relaxation and a mental recharge that you are after, then this sun-basked rustic location is a must-visit destination. The pace of life slows down at Le Lac des Rêves, and it's impossible not to wind down with it. The park has real character and feels at one with nature, and will leave you refreshed and ready to face the world.

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.

Chateau de Drancourt at St Valery, Picardy

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Ideally placed for the Channel ports, this 'Castels' park enjoys a picturesque location in the gardens of Chateau de Drancourt, with many facilities that make it ideal for a great family holiday. Children will love the play areas and the three pools, one of which is covered, while the golf range is popular with absolutely everyone. There are also some beautifully converted stables, which provide a focal point for many other activities. The owners have created a great family atmosphere too, which you can sample at the cosy restaurant, in the bar of the main Chateau, or at the lively karaoke nights held in high summer. The local area offers a wealth of day trips too, with the medieval port of St. Valery just a few kilometres away.