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.

L'Oceano d'Or at Jard-sur-Mer, Vendee

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A well-kept park, L'Oceano is well situated in unspoilt countryside. There is plenty of family entertainment and live music in high season in the parks special amphitheatre. The owners have kept to the traditional Vendeen style with the park buildings have been built in traditional style. The spacious bar has a relaxed atmosphere. The grassy pitches are bordered with low hedgerows or small trees providing some privacy. The swimming pool complex has a water chute and waterslides, surrounded by spacious sun terraces.

La Chapelle at Argeles Plage, Languedoc

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Situated just 50m from the bustling resort of Argeles, La Chapelle is only 200m from a long sandy beach. The pitches on the park are large and grassy and are situated to the rear of the site with mature trees providing some shade on the majority of pitches. The pool complex is a great place to meet other holidaymakers or simply top up your tan and relax with a good book. For changes of scene why not visit Perpignan, the nearest city to the park, or if you want to travel a little further, Barcelona is also within reach for a day trip.

Aloha Village at Serignan Plage, Languedoc

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Aloha Village is the ideal place for families who want to fill every moment of the day, and evening too. It offers two bars, a pizzeria, restaurant and ice-cream parlour, not to mention the large pool for swimmers as well as a fun pool complete with waterslide. There's also tennis, a gym and a multi-sport area for football, volleyball and basketball. 500m away there are stables for horse riding and pony trekking. During the day, there is a busy kids club, while most evenings are filled with lively entertainment for all. Yet despite all this, it's also a wonderful place to simply relax.

Chateau le Brevedent at Pont L'Eveque, Normandy

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Chateau le Brevedent nestles in the orchards surrounding the lake and overlooked by the chateau itself. It is a glorious setting for a family holiday, a well run park with immaculate facilities where you will receive a very warm welcome from the friendly Anglo-French owner who gives the park a special feel. The stunning location in the heart of Calvados Country isn't the only reason this 'Castels' park is in demand, it offers every diversion, from excursions to Paris, to a spot of lake fishing. Of course, you are also within easy reach of super beaches, picturesque Norman villages and some quite exquisite countryside, so much to see and do in this much favoured region of France.

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

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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 Val de Bonnal at Rougemont, Jura

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Perfectly located in beautiful countryside, the jewels in Le Val de Bonnal's crown are undoubtedly its natural lakes, one of which has its own beach. Should you tire of swimming in the lakes, you will find that the park offers a fantastic pool complex, complete with water slides. Golfers will be overjoyed with the facilities in the grounds of nearby Chateau de Bournel, while the whole family will welcome the efforts of the park's entertainment with organised sporting events for children of all ages, discos for teenagers and lively evening entertainment for the whole family in high season. The magnificent 'Seigneurial' Chateau lies just 8km distant and the weekly organised trips are highly recommended.

Les Charmettes at Les Mathes, Royan

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The park is quiet and serene around the edges, but delve a little deeper and Les Charmettes really packs a punch. It's a perfect holiday destination that ticks all the boxes for a great holiday. An amazing array of facilities on park that keeps the whole family entertained, plenty of beaches nearby that would suit toddlers to teens, and a location that combines good weather within a manageable travelling distance.

Domaine de la Rive at Biscarosse, Gascony

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La Rive is nestled amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests on the shores of the Biscarosse Lake, four miles from the small town of Biscarosse. 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 that includes 4 slides, children's pool, covered pool, and Jacuzzi. Facilities are available for mooring customers' own boats. The whole family will enjoy the range of facilities from playgrounds and archery to the covered pool complex with waterslides, jacuzzi and toddler pools. 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. If you're bringing a boat, the small port will moor it for a small fee for the duration of your stay.

La Baume at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

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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.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

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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.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendee

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Situated in the delightful little town of La Tranche, Bel is a quiet family run park. While small and relatively quiet, it offers you a lovely swimming pool with a small water slide as well as a super Scandinavian style play area, all of which makes it especially suited to families with young children. It is also just 500m from the longest south-facing beach in the Vendee, where you can swim and sunbathe, before trying a spot of windsurfing on the 'marine lake'. The lovely town of La Tranche is right on the doorstep too, with its floral gardens, and wide choice of cafes and restaurants. A water park, which is payable, with indoor and outdoor pools is just 300m from the park.

Bel at La Tranche-sur-Mer, Vendee

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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.

Camping la Foret at St Jean de Monts, Vendee

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With a friendly atmosphere and good facilities, Camping la Foret is popular holiday park. The pool area has a lovely sunbathing terrace and is the ideal place to laze in the sun while the children enjoy the heated pools. The long sandy beach is just a short walk away and there are a number of other beaches close by. The site is also not far from the busy seaside town of St. Jean-de-Monts to which has an excellent range of restaurants. The resort of Notre-Dame-de-Monts is also just a few kilometres away.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

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Camping Sylvamar is part of the Yelloh! Village chain of campsites. The excellent facilities, located away from our accommodation, include a lagoon style watermark complete with waterslides and lazy river, overlooked by the modern restaurant and bar terrace. It is just a fifteen minute walk or cycle to the fine sandy beaches of this area, and water sports facilities are widely available. Whilst there is plenty to do at this well-maintained campsite, the Les Landes forest is perfect for cyclists. Campsite rules are strictly enforced for the benefit and comfort of all guests. The facilities on this park are second to none, especially the superb aquatic area with its three pools, lazy river and triple waterslide. About 900m away, you can learn to surf and body board in the spectacular Atlantic waves. There are dozens of activities for kids of all ages, as well as entertainment, cantered around the bar-restaurant every night in high season, with the promise that all will be quiet after midnight. And the park owner is keen for all rules to be respected for the benefit and comfort of all guests. Beyond the park, Labenne offers endless forest roads and cycle paths; while the town itself has a splendid outdoor market, two petting zoos, as well as the lovely Marais d'Orx nature park.

Esterel at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

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Esterel is set on a hillside and is a first rate park. With ochre buildings it blends into the scenery so well that when you first set eyes on the glorious swimming pools, they create a quite startling contrast. Esterel really is a perfect family holiday location, with an excellent restaurant and disco on the park and a night club and golf courses close by. The Esterel hills are truly breathtaking and the area is ideal place for nature lovers, with many superb walks, from gentle strolls to robust hikes. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the tennis and volleyball courts. In high season there are discos for the whole family. The beach and town at Agay are only 4km away.

Les Sablons at Portiragnes Plage, Languedoc

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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.

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

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Just five miles from the market town of Saumur, the most striking thing about this park is the wonderful space and openness of the grounds. There are acres of space for you to relax in and for the children to explore. The site is extremely well maintained by the owners, including an impressive pool complex with waterslides and a separate pool for youngsters and a superb play area. The park has an attractive bar and restaurant. Situated in the Loire, the location is ideal for exploring the many outstanding chateaux.

Les Ecureuils at St Hilaire, Vendee

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A firm favourite with young families, Les Ecureuils could hardly be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. Les Ecureuils could hardly be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road, where golden sands stretch for miles. Les Ecureuils is a family run, really attractive, well-kept park too, landscaped with trees, hedges and flowers. There's also a superb outdoor pool with waterslide, as well as an indoor pool and a fountain that children always seem to love. In the evening, you can have a relaxing drink in the bar, which is also the scene of regular family discos in high season, or perhaps enjoy a meal in the equally pleasant restaurant. There are several shops not too far from the park, including a well-stocked supermarket, which is open from June onwards.

L'Ardechois at Vallon Pont D'Arc, Ardeche

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L'Ardechois is a superbly well equipped park situated alongside one of the loveliest stretches of the Ardeche River. This makes it a perfect spot for swimming and canoeing, not to mention the excursions through the magnificent gorges that are such a popular part of the park's activities. Within the park itself, the impressive range of facilities include an attractive pool complex and a poolside bar. To keep the whole family amused, the park entertainment organise sports and fun from mid June, including weekly discos which are held in the open air or the bar. You are also just a short walk from Vallon Pont d'Arc, which is something of a focal point for tourists in this fascinating region.

Gassin at Gassin, Riviera

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Long, lazy days can be spent around the spacious 650-m² swimming pool or for the more active, visit the Cogolin Water sports Centre just 50m away. There's also tennis at the resort, horse riding 4km away Beauvallon Golf Course (18 holes) 5 km away. Les Marines de Gassin lies 6 km from Gassin with its narrow winding streets and preserved Provencal character. The resort is located in a private park with direct access to a sandy beach.