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10 best caravan holiday parks in France - 2021
Visiting a French holiday park isn't actually all that difficult, particularly if you're in the South East of England near to one of the main ferry ports or the Eurotunnel at Folkestone.
France has some very large caravan holiday parks with several swimming pools and a busy programme of activities for children. There are also plenty of quieter ones for those who can't think of anything worse than endless kids' clubs and splash parks.
You'll find an abundance of choice around Brittany but there are some other good ones in other parts of France, such as the Dordogne, Vendee, Normandy and Corsica.
Prices are broadly similar to UK holiday parks, though bear in mind that the exchange rate may change, and you'll need to pay for a ferry or flights. To give you a very rough idea, during August, you can expect to pay about £175 to £450 to take a car across via the Eurotunnel or about £350 - £650 to take a car from Portsmouth to Caen with four passengers (those are very, very rough return prices which will be affected by when you book, what day and time you travel and whether you have trailers etc). Other ferry options include Dover to Calais, Newhaven in Sussex to Dieppe in Normandy and Dover to Dunkirk which is just along the coast from Calais.
We've picked out 10 of the best holiday parks in France by looking at reviews, facilities and locations. For a rough price comparison we looked for the cheapest accommodation for a family of four for a week in early August 2021.
France has some very large caravan holiday parks with several swimming pools and a busy programme of activities for children. There are also plenty of quieter ones for those who can't think of anything worse than endless kids' clubs and splash parks.
You'll find an abundance of choice around Brittany but there are some other good ones in other parts of France, such as the Dordogne, Vendee, Normandy and Corsica.
Prices are broadly similar to UK holiday parks, though bear in mind that the exchange rate may change, and you'll need to pay for a ferry or flights. To give you a very rough idea, during August, you can expect to pay about £175 to £450 to take a car across via the Eurotunnel or about £350 - £650 to take a car from Portsmouth to Caen with four passengers (those are very, very rough return prices which will be affected by when you book, what day and time you travel and whether you have trailers etc). Other ferry options include Dover to Calais, Newhaven in Sussex to Dieppe in Normandy and Dover to Dunkirk which is just along the coast from Calais.
We've picked out 10 of the best holiday parks in France by looking at reviews, facilities and locations. For a rough price comparison we looked for the cheapest accommodation for a family of four for a week in early August 2021.
1. Domaine des Ormes Campsite, Brittany (large resort, waterpark)
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If you like your holiday parks on the larger side, I would take a look at Domaine des Ormes Campsite which is in Brittany. It covers a similar size as one of the UK's Center Parcs and has a range of different caravans/static homes.
The rather impressive 'dome aquatic complex' opened in 2019. As well as that, there's golf, tennis, fishing, pony rides, basketball, boules and volleyball. If you don't want to cook, there are a couple of bars as well as a creperie, pizzeria and a restaurant with the golf course. Overall, customers give it a score of 4/5 on TripAdvisor. It's about a 20 minute drive to the beach or the famous island at Mont St Michael is about 40 minutes away. From the UK, it's half an hour from St Malo which connects with ferries to Portsmouth. If you prefer the Eurotunnel, it's about five hours drive from Calais. Price: £1269 for a family of four staying for a week in a 'classic' static home in early August 2021. |
Domaine des Ormes campsite in Brittany has this impressive 'dome aquatic complex'...
...as well as outdoor pools
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2. La Garangeoire Campsite, Vendee (large park, several swimming pools, near beach)
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Flying may be your best bet for La Garangeoire on France's west coast, unless you have a high tolerance for impatient children and long ferry crossings.
A flight from London to Nantes is about 90 minutes and then it's just over an hour to the holiday park. Meanwhile, a ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo is 9 hours and then you've got a 3 hour drive. Eurotunnel is quicker than the ferry, but it's a 7 hour drive in France. Once you've finally arrived you'll be treated to a holiday park with very good reviews (9/10 mostly) and an abundance of onsite facilities. There are five swimming pools to splash around in (mostly outdoors) as well as a 'lagoon pool' next to a beach. Other options include kids' clubs, horse riding, playgrounds, cycling, archery, pedalos, table tennis and fishing. The local area is the Vendee which has a good choice of beaches. Price: £2065 for a week in a four person 2 bedroom Azure Plus static home/caravan in August 2021. |
You can choose from several outdoor swimming pools at La Garangeoire...
...and you don't have to stay in a tent, despite the word 'campsite'
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3. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims, Vienne (big name resort, great waterpark)
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There are several Center Parcs resorts in France, but Le Boix Aux Daims usually gets the best reviews, with an average of 4/5 on most sites.
As with the UK Center Parcs, it has a large waterpark ('aqua mundo') and about 100 activities, many of which you pay extra for. It's a bit more of a drive than a lot of the French Center Parcs. You can either fly to Tours in about 90 minutes and then drive for an hour, or drive from Calais in about 5 hours 30 minutes. It's worth realising that Center Parcs Europe is a difference company to Center Parcs UK. The European parks can be a lot cheaper, although Le Boix Aux Daims isn't their cheapest. If you're looking for a cheap Center Parcs, check out our guide to the top 5 Center Parcs in France. Price: £1499 for a family of four staying for a week in August 2021 in the cheapest lodge available. |
Le Bois Aux Daims is a Center Parcs resort with positive reviews...
...and lots to do without leaving the site
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4. La Plage Campsite, Brittany - (beach access, two swimming pools and slides)
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La Plage Campsite is another good quality caravan holiday park competing for your attention in Brittany. Don't be put off by the word 'campsite', it's got proper accommodation which won't fall over in the wind.
It ticks a lot of boxes for me despite not being massive, with easy walking access to the beach, waterslides, two outdoor swimming pools, kids' clubs in peak season, a restaurant (just off site, but overlooks the sea), tennis courts, table tennis, boules, crazy golf and a playground. If you want to bring the car, it's a 9 hour ferry from Portsmouth followed by a 2hr 30m car drive from St Malo. If you fly, it's 90 minutes from London to Rennes and then two hours in the car. There are static homes, or you can camp. Dogs are allowed at this one too. Price: £1081 for a week in a 'classic' mobile home for a family of four in August 2021. |
You won't be surprised to hear that La Plage Campsite is near a beach...
...and it has a modest range of activities onsite as well
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5. Village Les Mouettes, Brittany (20 minutes from the ferry, swimming pools)
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The swimming pools and water park are probably the trump card at Village Les Mouettes in Brittany. There are outdoor pools with slides and flumes, as well as an indoor pool for younger children (presumably they're more likely to complain about being cold). There's also a jacuzzi and sauna for grown ups and you can even book in for a facial if you aren't too busy stopping the children from splashing strangers.
If you don't want to spend the whole week in your trunks, there are plenty of other options on what is a fairly large site. Highlights include a restaurant and two bars, a programme of activities (karaoke, quizzes etc), table tennis, basketball, boules (the French love a bit of boules), volleyball, pony rides, crazy golf and a couple of playgrounds. If you get around to leaving the site, the nearest beach is about a mile away. Another plus point is that it's easy to get to, as long as you don't mind a few hours on a ferry. You can get from Plymouth to Roscoff in 6 to 8 hours and then it's only 20 minutes in the car to the holiday park. Price: £1615 for a week in August 2021 for a family of four. It's actually a three bedroom static home, so good value if you're travelling with a larger group. |
Village Les Mouettes in Brittany has a great range of swimming pools...
...although you may prefer to just sit down in the sunshine
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Check out our guides to Center Parcs Europe or holiday parks near Disneyland Paris
6. La Baie Campsite, Brittany (small park, outdoor swimming pools)
**Winner: best value holiday park**
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La Baie Campsite's location is its best feature, with two sandy beaches within walking distance.
The park is relatively small, but it does have a couple of outdoor swimming pools. There are various sports on offer, including basketball, badminton and the obligatory boules. There are also a couple of playgrounds and you can hire bikes for doing a bit of local exploring. Again, don't get put off by the word 'campsite' - the site has a plenty of static homes for hire. Customer reviews are very positive, averaging 4.5/5 on most sites that we looked at. It's not quite as easy to get to as some French holiday parks. Most people go for a 9 hour ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo, followed by a 2hr 30m drive. If that sounds too much then the alternative is a 90 minute flight from London to Rennes and then two hours in the car. Price: £1008 for a week for a family of four in August 2021 in a two bedroom 'classic' static home. |
La Baie Campsite is well located near to two beaches...
...which are good for a day of sandcastle building
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7. Sole di Sari Campsite, Corsica (simple park for exploring, great scenery)
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I'm sure it was just me that didn't actually know Corsica is a region of France.
The Sole di Sari holiday park makes our top 10 mostly on location, as it combines beaches, forests and mountains (e.g. Monte Cinto). The park is quite a small one, but there is somewhere for a swim, as well as table tennis, a kids' club, a playground and somewhere to eat onsite during the high season. It's a couple of hours flight from London, and you will probably want to hire a car to get exploring. The local area has things like watersports to try out. When we checked, reviews were averaging between 8 and 9 out of 10. Price: £1326 for a week in August 2021 in a two bedroom 'Vista' static home/caravan for a family of four. |
Sole di Sari Campsite is well located near forests, mountains and beaches...
...and it has somewhere for a swim
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8. Les Ranchisses Campsite, Ardeche (swimming pools, canoeing and spa)
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Brace yourself for a long car journey if you go for Les Ranchisses in the south of France. You'll need to drive for 9 hours from the Eurotunnel at Folkestone. Alternatively, you can fly to Lyon or Montpellier and then drive for a couple of hours.
The park is relatively small but it has lots onsite including three outdoor swimming pools and a covered pool in the 'wellness centre'. There are also spa type things on offer, such as a jacuzzi and massage which you'll pay extra for. During the summer months there are kids' clubs on offer and the site also has places you can eat. Other things to do include tennis, table tennis, boules (of course), three playgrounds and volleyball. I guess the main downside is that you're a long way from the coastline, but the South of France does tend to get better weather at least. You can also try out canoeing at Les Ranchisses. Reviews average 4.5/5 on most sites, including Trip Advisor. Again, they have plenty of static homes to hire, despite being called a 'Campsite'. Price: £1298 for a week in a two bedroom ''comfort' home, for two adults and two children in August 2021. |
Les Ranchisses Campsite is a longer drive than most French holiday parks...
...but it gets great reviews thanks to things like kayaking on the river
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9. Le Paradis Campsite, Dordogne (riverside park, strong reviews, mid-sized facilities)
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We dithered for ages before picking out Le Paradis Campsite in the Dordogne for our top 10, because there are several holiday parks in the region which get decent reviews.
This one ticks most boxes for what we look for in a holiday park. It's not huge, but it's got swimming pools, tennis, boules, table tennis and volleyball onsite. There's also bike hire and somewhere to eat. Sure, it's a long, long way from the beach but it is near to the River Vézère where you can show off your canoeing skills. Overall, reviews are around 9/10. Bergerac airport is about 90 minutes from the UK and then you need to drive about an hour. Driving all the way from the UK involves an 11 hour ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo and then a 7 hour drive. Price: £1733 for a week staying in a three bedroom caravan/mobile home for a family of four in August 2021. |
You'll probably want to fly to this holiday park in the Dordogne...
...but it gets very strong reviews
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10. Le Ranolien Campsite, Brittany (six swimming pools, coastal location, great reviews)
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Le Ranolien is a big and busy holiday park with plenty to do onsite. It's in Brittany so you can get across the water in about six hours from Plymouth and then it's another 1hr 20m in the car. You could fly to Brest (heehee) but the car is the simpler option for most people.
The park itself has (count 'em) six swimming pools, some indoor and some outdoor. The nearby coastline is rockier than Sylvester Stallone but is nice for a walk. Other time-filling entertainments include badminton, crazy golf, volleyball, table tennis, adventure playgrounds, discos, a creperie and pizzeria. You'll also find it referred to as 'Yelloh! Village Le Ranolien' with most reviews giving it a very impressive 9/10 Price: £901 for a family of four staying for a week in August 2021 in a two bedroom 'cottage' |
Le Ranolien in Brittany is a popular holiday park with several pools...
...and it's not far from a rocky stretch of the French coastline
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Price comparison of 10 of France's best caravan holiday parks
For our price comparison we looked for the cheapest week available in August 2021 for a family of four, in the cheapest accommodation available. We did notice quite a lot of variation in pricing throughout August, with the end of the month generally being cheaper than the start.
Images from Eurocamp, Center Parcs and VacanceSelect.
- Le Ranolien Campsite, Brittany - £901
- La Baie Campsite, Brittany - £1008 **Winner: best value holiday park**
- La Plage Campsite, Brittany - £1081
- Domaine des Ormes Campsite, Brittany - £1269
- Les Ranchisses, Ardeche - £1298
- Sole di Sari Campsite, Corsica - £1326
- Center Parcs Le Boix Aux Daims, Vienne - £1499
- Village Les Mouettes, Brittany - £1615
- Le Paradis Campsite, Dordogne - £1733
- La Garangeoire Campsite, Vendee - £2065
Images from Eurocamp, Center Parcs and VacanceSelect.
