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 dog friendly.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, holiday parks in France that are dog friendly offer mobile home (static caravan) and camping that will work for all budgets. Of course, caravan parks in France that are dog friendly have excellent facilities including swimming pools, covered and heated pools, restaurants, bars and Internet WiFi.

La Serraz at Annecy Doussard, Alps

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

Set in the heart of the Alps, La Serraz naturally offers superb views of the mountains that surround it, which is particularly pleasant when swimming in the park's pools. Shimmering Lake Annecy is easily accessible from the park, with a lake beach just 1km away and activities that include swimming, all sorts of water sports and pleasure boat trips. The village of Doussard is only a short walk away, with shops, a restaurant and a bar, which are especially useful when the park's facilities are closed in low season. Annecy itself, with its flower-lined canals and arcaded streets is a great attraction, while both Italy and Switzerland are just a short drive away. This is a Walking and Wildlife park.

Sol a Gogo at St Hilaire, Vendee

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Le Mane Guernehue at Baden, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

Le Mane Guernehue is a family-run site, one and a half miles from Baden and near to the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan. Excellent facilities, although at the top of a fairly steep hill, include a swimming pool with waterslides,jacuzzi, sauna, bar and restaurant. The family will enjoy relaxing at the south facing beaches or exploring the rock pools and coves just four miles away at ÃŽle aux Moines. During July and August the campsite staff organise daytime and evening entertainment for the whole family.

Les Ranchisses at Largentiere, Ardeche

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

With an abundance of activities such as canoeing, walking, archery and a full children's entertainment programme, Les Ranchisses has something for every one. If relaxation is in order, the new heated outdoor pools have plenty of loungers or why not indulge in a massage in the new wellness centre which also features a fitness room. Please be aware that due to the landscape, a lot of pitches are located on steep terraces.

La Ferme de la Serraz at Annecy Doussard, Alps

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

La Serraz combines a beautiful alpine setting with a friendly atmosphere that is ideal for young families. Spend your days relaxing at the park’s pools which offer spectacular views, or get out and about in the local area. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy exploring the mountains surrounding the park, whilst water lovers can take part in the numerous watersports available on Lake Annecy, just 1.5 km away.

Criques de Porteils at Collioure, Languedoc

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

Nestled on the rocky coves that typify this small corner of France, this terraced Castels park combines unique scenery with direct access to several small pebble beaches. If you fancy learning something new, the park offers scuba diving, so you can explore the beautiful coves and rock pools under the water. With a small pool, modern facilities, Criques is ideal for a quiet family holiday or couples seeking a cultural retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nearby resorts of Argeles Plage, which itself is a short, drive away. Why not walk the coastal path into the stunning town of Collioure for a bite to eat in one of the many seafood restaurants sampling delicious local dishes. With so much to do and its stunning setting we know you'll want to go back to Criques in years to come. Some train noise can be heard.

Colombier at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

Colombier is a stylish site on the seductive south coast of France. A four star resort with a huge pool complex, waterslides is the centrepiece of a sparkling set of leisure facilities. The park has a full range of sports to explore by day including Les Milles, a very high quality fitness programme. There is also a busy entertainment programme to enjoy by night. If you're looking for even more distractions, the delightful beach of Frejus/Saint Raphael is just 4km away. Due to its location, some road noise can be heard around the site. The site also has a fantastic fitness centre, offering a selection of programmes, run by Les Milles.

Domaine de la Yole at Valras Plage, Languedoc

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

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.

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

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

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.

Le Rouret at Grospierres, Ardeche

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

In the sublime southern Ardeche region, between Provence and the maze of deep valleys and soaring mountains that make up the Cevennes lies this wonderfully situated holiday resort, within 80 hectares of landscaped grounds overlooking the peaks of southern France. The climate here is warm, with sunny afternoons and mild evenings making for long, carefree summer days. The summits of the Cevennes are made up of a succession of natural plateaux, sometimes green like the Mont Aigoual or criss-crossed by lakes and rivers. The main square of your holiday village is where the fun is centred, with shops, bars and restaurants radiating outwards. At the foot of a striking terrace built of local stone there is an exhilarating complex of pools and waterchutes – there's even an artificial river - surrounded by your pastel coloured holiday villas. Inventive children's clubs and first rate sports facilities make this a hard place to leave.

Ty Nadan at Arzano, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

A member of the 'Castels' group, Ty Nadan offers excellent facilities, not least of which are three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and spa with an impressive waterslide and twisting water chute. With an indoor complex for badminton and rock climbing this park is perfect for active families, with evening entertainment for everyone organised throughout the season. Its wooded parkland setting is ideal for exploring on foot or on horseback and more energetic activities such as river canoeing, sea kayaking and guided mountain bike tours are also available. Despite these varied activities it's still a relaxing setting. In fact, in early and late summer the park is especially suited to those wanting a quiet holiday with small children and having direct access to the sandy banks of the river Elle it really comes into its own.

Le Ruisseau at Biarritz, Gascony

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Les Deux Fontaines at Raguenes, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern park are its large, spacious pitches, some of which are surrounded by hedges to offer privacy. The pool complex features both a water chute and a four lane waterslide, with a new covered pool planned for 2010. If you're feeling more energetic, you can try a game of tennis, volleyball or even basketball, and in high summer the park owners organise evening entertainment in the bar, which overlooks the newly extended pool. Beyond the park, a short stroll along a shady track brings you to a safe, sandy beach and should you feel the urge to explore further, the coastline has many sandy inlets and tiny harbours to discover. You could also make the short drive to the village of Nevez, with its small selection of shops and bars.

Les Mouettes at Carantec, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

Les Mouettes is situated near one of the most beautiful bays on the Breton coast. Carantec has a feeling of peace and spaciousness that makes it a popular choice with families. Mature trees and shrubs enhance the park area where most of the pitches are grassy and some are partly shaded but, there are also some large, sunny pitches. One of the main attractions is the impressive swimming pool complex overlooked by the bar terrace, where the children will enjoy floating along the lazy river surrounding the huge water chutes. They can also try their hand at the unusual 18-hole crazy-golf course, not forgetting the beach is just 1.5km away. The picturesque old port of Roscoff is near by and offers boat trips to the island of Batz.

Esterel at St Raphael, Cote d'Azur

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

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.

La Sirene at Argeles-sur-Mer, Languedoc

Dog friendly holiday parks in South East France

La Sirene is located just north of Argeles-sur-Mer which is famed for its five mile stretch of golden sand. This is a large family park that has lots of activities to keep the whole family busy including a large tropical pool complex. Scuba diving lessons are available in the pool, windsurfing, tennis, mini golf and even a free bus service to the beach. As you would expect most evenings are often spent in the open air bar, which is also the venue for regular late night cabaret and karaoke throughout the season. While beyond the park, you will enjoy the spectacular Pyrenees that form the dramatic backdrop to the spacious, sandy beaches and the park itself.

Holiday Green at Frejus, Cote d'Azur

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

La Grande Metairie at Carnac, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

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.

Le Vieux Port at Messanges, Gascony

Dog friendly holiday parks 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.

Ty Nadan at Arzano, Brittany

Dog friendly holiday parks in North West France

Ty Nadan offers excellent facilities, not least of which are three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and spa with an impressive waterslide and twisting water chute. With an indoor complex for badminton and rock climbing this park is perfect for active families, with evening entertainment for everyone organised throughout the season. Its wooded parkland setting is ideal for exploring on foot or on horseback and more energetic activities such as river canoeing, sea kayaking and guided mountain bike tours are also available. Despite these varied activities it's still a relaxing setting. In fact, in early and late summer the park is especially suited to those wanting a quiet holiday with small children and having direct access to the sandy banks of the river Elle it really comes into it's own.