Better still, with a caravan in tow (or by driving a motorhome), you get to explore the country on your own terms, often staying in some of the most scenic places the country has to offer, including:

• The romance and glamour of Paris
• The natural beauty of the Cote d’Azur
• 41 UNESCO world heritage sites scattered across the country

So with so many reasons to book your camping holidays in France, you might be wondering where’s best to visit?

Put together by Bailey, this article showcases some of the holiday parks in France from The Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club.

Booking campsites in France is similar to booking those in the UK, with most sites available for you to book online. Consider the following steps when booking:

1. Choose which areas you’d like to visit

France is a large country with many different regions, so staying within one or two can help you to narrow your focus for a more relaxing trip.

As you’ll discover below, each region has a unique culture, history, cuisine and sights for you to explore, so do your research to find what appeals most.

2. Book in advance

Most campsites in France are busy during the summer months so it’s always advisable to book in advance.

Two of the UK’s largest caravan and motorhome clubs, both The Caravan and Motorhome Club and Camping and Caravanning Club offer a wealth of French holiday parks and campsites available for you to book, with the same system as if you were booking a UK site.

These range from smaller campsites with few amenities, often set in a field or on a working farm, to larger holiday parks with many attractions, such as dog walks, tennis courts, kids clubs, sandy beaches nearby and even theme parks easily accessible.

Both the Camping and Caravanning Club and Caravan and Motorhome Club have useful campsite finder features on their websites that make it easy for you to filter by the area you wish to visit, the type of campsite you want (e.g. dog-friendly, family-friendly etc.) and the kinds of features you want it to have (e.g. dog walk, play area etc.)

• Visit The Caravan and Motorhome France campsite finder here.
• Visit The Camping and Caravanning France campsite finder here.

With campsites providing not only a base for further exploration of an area but also loads of entertainment and cultural experience opportunities onsite, camping holidays allow families to find exactly what they’re after from their time away.

3. Familiarise yourself with the road laws

With a larger country for a smaller population than the UK, the roads in France are can be quieter than those in the UK, especially on the motorways.

However be aware that France does drive on the right hand side of the road and has traffic laws for what essentials you must carry in the car with you.

For more information, check out our top tips for caravanning in Europe article here.

Please note that due to the uncertainty around overseas travel at the time of writing, it might be necessary to book direct with some campsites. See links for more details.

The area you’ll reach straight off the Eurotunnel or the ferry from Dover, the northernmost part of France is steeped in the history of two world wars.

Visit this area for its historic villages, monuments and cemeteries that allow you to live the story of the twentieth century.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Le Château du Gandspette
133 Rue du Gandspette, Eperlecques, 62910, France

Notable amenities:

• Paddling pool
• Play area
• Tennis

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

La Bien Assise
Av. de la Libération, 62340 Guines, France

Notable amenities:

• Restaurant
• Shop on site
• Fishing

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

Notable for being the “Garden of France”, the central to Northern region is known for its fertile valleys propagated by the River Loire – where much of the country’s fruits and vegetables grow.

Visit for the peace of the region’s many historic towns, parks and gardens alongside the hundreds of impressive chateaus.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Camping de Strasbourg
9 Rue de l’Auberge-de-Jeunesse, Strasbourg, 67200, France

Notable amenities:

• Bike hire
• Games room
• Playground

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

La Mignardière
22 Av. des Aubépines, 37510 Ballan-Miré, France

Notable amenities:

• Shop on site
• Motorhome service points
• Restaurant

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

Famous for its distinctive language, Breton, Brittany offers tourists a Celtic view of France amidst its rugged coastlines.

Visit for the many French seaside towns and impressive, sweeping views out towards the English Channel.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Belle Plage
Rue de l’Anse du Stole , Ploemeur, 56270, France

Notable amenities include:

• Bike hire
• Paddling pool
• Playground

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Les 7 Îles
Port l’Epine, 22660 Trélévern, France

Notable amenities:

• Swimming pool
• Shop on site
• Restaurant

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

Known for its famous Dordogne region, which is renowned for its beautiful countryside that sparkles in the French summer months. So when you imagine a caravan site in France, odds are this is the region you’ll imagine staying in.

Visit Aquitaine for the largest National Park in Europe, the Landes de Gascogne, the many vineyards and rolling hills and one of the surfing capitals of the continent, Biarritz.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

La Forêt Lourdes
Camping Sites et Paysages La Foret , Route de la Foret , Lourdes , 65100, France

Notable amenities:

• Dog walks
• Suitable for peaceful stays
• Swimming pool

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Col D’ibardin
220 Rte d’Olhette, 64122 Urrugne, France

Notable amenities:

• Swimming pool
• Shop
• Restaurant

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

A region most known for its red wine, Burgundy is an ancient region filled with some of the oldest wine-making masters in the world.

Visit Burgundy for the 100s of vineyards scattered throughout the region and the quaint medieval towns steeped in history serving some of the country’s best cuisines.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Beauregard Mesnois
2 GRANDS RUE, Mesnois, 39130, France

Notable amenities:

• Games room
• Paddling pool
• Daytime entertainment

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Chateau De L’eperviere
6 Rue du Château, 71240 Gigny-sur-Saône, France

Notable amenities:

• Shop on site
• Restaurant
• Swimming pool

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

Known for its romantic coastlines and for playing host to the most iconic race in the F1 calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Cote d’Azur is a glamorous playground.

While you won’t find any campsites in Monte Carlo itself, you’ll find plenty within easy driving access of the microstate.

Visit the Cote d’Azur for relaxation near some of the world’s best summertime resort cities.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Huttopia Vallouise
Chemin des Chambonettes, Vallouise, 05290, France

Notable amenities:

• Hot tub
• Daytime entertainment
• Games room

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Holiday Marina
83310 Port Grimaud, France

Notable amenities:

• Table tennis
• Swimming pool
• Bike hire

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

One of the most quintessentially French regions in the whole country, Provence is known for being laid-back and sunny, allowing you to relax with a wine long after dusk.

Visit Provence for its densely wooded valleys and hills, rolling countryside and quaint villages where historically, the workers of the endless surrounding lavender fields lived.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Les Pinèdes
Route du Pont De Pierre, La Colle sur Loup, 06480, France

Notable amenities:

• Games room
• Fishing
• Play area

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

A La Rencontre Du Soleil
Rte de l’Alpe d’Huez BP 33, 38520 Le Bourg-d’Oisans, France

Notable amenities:

• Restaurant
• Shop on site
• Play area

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

A coastal region of France with a slower pace of life than other areas like the Cote d’Azur, the Languedoc Roussillon offers a largely unspoiled environment.

Visit this region to explore famous medieval towns such as Montpellier and Carcassonne, the town is dominated by its impressive fortress reached through winding cobblestone alleyways.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

Le Brasilia
2 Avenue Anneaux du Roussillon, Canet-en-Roussillon, 66140, France

Notable amenities:

• Restaurant
• Shop on site
• Play area

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Domaine D Oleron
La Jousselinière, 17190 Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, France

Notable amenities:

• Shop on site
• Swimming pool
• Motorhome service point

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

Famous for being the region home to the French Alps, the Rhone-Alpes is known for its winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding and ski jumping.

Visit the region for its capital, Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another must-see is the winter sports capital of Chamonix, which glistens come the evening with the streetlamps reflecting off the snow.

See below for example campsites and links to more sites offered by both clubs

The Caravan and Motorhome Club

A La Rencontre du Soleil
Route de l’Alpe d’Huez, BP33, Le Bourg d’Oisans, 38520, France

Notable amenities:

• Playground
• Daytime & evening entertainment

For more campsites in France from the Caravan and Motorhome Club click here

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Le Coin Tranquille
6 Chem. des Vignes, 38490 Les Abrets en Dauphiné, France

Notable amenities:

• Shop on site
• Restaurant
• Swimming pool

For more campsites in France from the Camping and Caravanning Club click here

While the UK and France share many cultural similarities, expect to come across differences in local customs: particularly around driving laws and campsite etiquette.

To find out more about how best to prepare for a caravan or motorhome holiday on mainland Europe, read our article about the top tips for caravanning and motorhoming in Europe. 

Read the top tips here

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