More and more families are turning to caravanning as a holiday option as a result of the financial stress brought about by the economic crisis. Caravanning in France has become a growing trend that is proving to be extremely popular amongst the Brits. By choosing a caravanning holiday you can literally cut down on the overall costs of the holiday whether you have your own caravan in tow and drive across or fly out to France and rent out a caravan on arrival.

There are over 12,000 campsites scattered across France with the majority offering some form of onsite facilities. Before taking the plunge it is always a good idea to ask yourself what type of facilities you require i.e. entertainment for the kids such as a swimming pool or play area, sporting activities, restaurants and even access to a beach.

How you choose to plan your holiday is entirely a personal choice. You can either drive across to France in your own car and plan out several stop off points along the way or have your trip arranged for you and rent a caravan already onsite. Either way, you still have to be well prepared and a caravanning holiday in some respects can be similar to that of camping. If you are going it alone and bringing your own equipment you must make sure you have all the necessary utensils that will function in France such as electric appliances. If you intend to rent you must check that they basic essentials are included. If you are travelling with a small child check beforehand that the caravan park you have chosen is adapted for children and that you can hire a cot or car seat if necessary.