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 watersports.

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

L'Etang de la Breche at Saumur, Loire Valley

Caravan parks close to watersports in North West France

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.

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.

Raguenes Plage at Raguenes Plage, Brittany

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This quiet park really is ideal for young families, with the choice of a family swimming pool or children's pool complete with its own mini water slide and water chute. There is also a small friendly bar, a shop and take-away to meet most needs. Discos and evening entertainment are occasionally organised in high summer, but this park isn't really for those seeking nightlife. Instead, why not take a short stroll through the cornfields to the quiet, secluded beach, or simply wander at will through the delightful local countryside.

La Yole at St Jean Plage, Vendee

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Offering an array of swimming pools that includes an indoor pool, waterslide, paddling pool and spacious play area, this is very much a park for families. The park owners are very proud of their park and are keen for park regulations to be respected. Just a little way from the coast road, La Yole also offers you a beautiful beach nearby and two super resorts just down the road. Out and about, you'll find chic St. Jean de Monts just up the coast which offers a nice change of pace. There's a lovely air of relaxation about this part of the Vendee too, with its myriad of cosy cafes and seaside stalls selling local wine and produce. And should you just want to explore, you'll find that the whole area is covered with fragrant pine forests.

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.

Mandelieu at Mandelieu, Riviera

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Perfectly placed for water sports and golf lovers, Mandelieu is a fascinating, historic port in its own right with a large, busy harbour, sprawling castle and great restaurants. Look out to sea, and count the white sails in the bay of Cannes. From Mandelieu's teeming harbour, strike out and discover an isolated cove, or traditional seaside villages like Theoule, where development is kept strictly under control or Cannes, which is quite the opposite. Idyllically situated on a loop of the Siagne River just 800 metres from the coast, your residence is a real find.

Cap d'Agde at Cap d'Agde, Languedoc

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The apartment is situated 50m from the sea front and is a lively resort with its own private swimming pool. Nearby are many cycle routes which are a perfect way to explore, as well as scuba diving and hiking trials. Agde is one of France's oldest towns and boasts 14km of beautiful fine sandy beaches, with scattered basalt cliffs and small rocky islands. Cap d'Agde is an ideal starting point for exploring the hinterland's rich cultural heritage, including its outstanding archaeological heritage where at the heart of the town is the impressive fortified Romanesque cathedral built of volcanic stone.

L'Atlantique at Beg Meil, Brittany

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L'Atlantique is just 3km from the small seaside resort of Beg-Meil, with a beautiful setting next to a nature reserve. The site is popular not least because of its swimming pool complex, with its large waterslides and spectacular pools. The beach is only a delightful ten minute walk from the site across a stream and through a nature reserve with all kinds of wildlife. There are great children activities including an authentic fishing boat in the play area and the ocean-themed mini-golf. In peak season, the owners organise competitions, sports, evening entertainment and discos.

Port du Crouesty 3 Sun at Arzon, Brittany

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A modern marina created within a natural hook in Brittany's wild coastline, Port Du Crouesty should be high on the holiday list of those who love the sea: whether it's sailing, beachcombing, fishing or simply enjoying the fruits de la mer. From headland to harbour, Port Du Crouesty owes its very existence to the wild, unpredictable force of the Atlantic – sometimes bracing, often balmy, but always invigorating. But there is more here, too. The dramatic, ancient landscapes of Brittany – its megalithic monuments, and patchwork of farms, are close enough to enjoy. At your resort, though, all is peaceful – boats jostle in the harbour, the smell of fresh croissants fills the morning air. In your Pierre et Vacances holiday village you can work off those buttery pastries with a swim in the pool. Your studio or apartment is carefully designed to offer maximum comfort, with good kitchenettes and most having balconies or terraces on which to enjoy the Breton air.

La Serraz at Annecy Doussard, Alps

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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.

Cannes Villa Francia at Cannes, Riviera

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Its ideal location means that Cannes Villa Francia is perfect for Pimms by the pool and a good book. With the rattle and buzz of Cannes just a telephoto lens away, this is the place to head for those in search of lazy afternoons and unforgettable views over the Bay of Cannes. Eventually though, the lure of the sensual city is hard to resist. Especially when you witness the shops along the Rue Maynadier, the sexy yachts moored along Albert Edouard pier, and the people watching opportunities along the Croisette promenade.

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.

Sylvamar at Labenne Ocean, Gascony

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The facilities on this park are second to none, especially the superb aquatic area with its three pools, lazy river and triple water slide. There is a new water park planned, including indoor children's pool, spa, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Close by 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, centred 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.

L'Orangie de Lanniron at Quimper, Brittany

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The original stone buildings have been converted to house the bar and restaurant. A fantastic new pool complex with waterslides opened in 2008 and includes a balneo spa and hydrotherapy centre. Customers can explore the park and gardens at leisure and children have acres of woods and meadows to play in, with activities organised for them in peak season. The sports centre, Creach Gwen, adjacent to the site offers a wide range of high season activities, including water sports for the more energetic. The river I'Odet hosts a wealth of water based activities and provides a stunning setting for this picturesque site.

Dormaine de Chalain at Lac de Chalain, Jura

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A superb lakeside setting, make this park ideal for water sport enthusiasts as well as sun worshippers. This spectacular park that is ideally situated on the banks of a natural lake and it is surrounded by the wooded foothills of the Jura. It features a fantastic pool complex with waterslides, children's pool, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool, not to mention a wide range of sporting activities, though some may not be available until July. Park residents are entitled to free access to the pool according to a credit system for entry, please ask at time of booking. The adjoining lakeside beach is a great place to soak up the sun, but you can also fish, swim, or hire a pedalo or canoe. There are also many beautiful walks and gorgeous wine villages to be explored and the many attractions of Switzerland are within easy reach.

Serignan Plage at Serignan Plage, Languedoc

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Le Serignan Plage has great facilities for a family holiday including a gigantic outdoor lagoon pool, complete with waterslides and shallow pools for the little ones. For those looking for a relaxing treat the new water spa fitness centre, which is free for our customers, offers a unique spa experience, with its hydro massage whirlpool and underwater massage path. And for those who wish to take an early or late summer holiday there is a small indoor pool. There is a fun mini-club for younger family members and disco, (which is sound proofed), arcade games and waterslides for older children. You'll also find a wealth of sports for adults, including aerobics and boules, as well as a typical Provencal restaurant, a candle-lit terrace by the bar and a broad sandy beach, with a naturist section close by.

Bonne Anse Plage at La Palmyre, Royan

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Bonne Anse Plage is a lively park with something happening everyday in high season. Aqua aerobics in the pool in the morning to dance lessons in the afternoon will keep you occupied while the children's clubs will entertain the kids. The family orientated evening entertainment offers something for everyone with quizzes and shows put on by the entertainment staff. The Zoo at La Palmyre is worth a visit when you tire of the pool or near by beaches. Further a field Royan is a bustling city with a fantastic manmade beach

Les Restanques at Grimaud, Riviera

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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.

Criques de Porteils at Collioure, Languedoc

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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.

Le Mane Guernehue at Baden, Brittany

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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.