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Golfing the French coast...

The coast of northern Picardy
 
Opportunities abound to tee off along the picturesque Picardy coast. Long, sandy beaches and a particularly well-preserved seaside are never far, and certain hotels offer access to nearby courses. Perfect for all levels of players, visitors can play their favourite sport while exploring this little known region.



Le Touquet Golf Club: www.opengolfclub.com 
Hardelot Golf Course: www.opengolfclub.com 
Dunkirk Golf Course: www.golf-dk.com 
Saint-Omer Golf Course: www.aa-st-omer-golfclub.com 
Najeti Hotels: www.hotels.najeti.com/fr/etablissement.php  (hotels and golf)
 
The Normandy coast
 
Normandy boasts some of France's nicest golf courses, such as Deauville and Etretat. In addition, the region's green landscape, rich cultural heritage and beautiful seaside make it an ideal tourist destination.


Lucien Barrière Golf Course: www.lucienbarriere.com  (Deauville)
Houlgate Golf Course: www.bluegreen.com/houlgate 
Caen Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com 
Coutainville Golf Course: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/golf.coutainville 
Granville- Baie du Mont Saint-Michel Golf Club: www.golfdegranville.com  (Bréville sur Mer)
Dieppe-Pourville Golf Club: www.golf-dieppe.com 
Etretat Golf Course: www.golfetretat.com 
Golfing in Normandy (helpful information provided by Maison de la France): Here  
 
The Brittany coast
 
This unique region, with its rocky coastline and lovely granite buildings, has some charming golf courses. Take a walk along the beautiful shores, enjoy some delicious seafood and, of course, don't forget your clubs!
Littoral Bretagne Val André Golf Course: www.bluegreen.com/val-andre  (Pléneuf-Val André)
Odet Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Bénodet)
Cornouaille Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Forêt-Fouenant)
Ploemeur-Océan Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Ploemeur)
Saint-Samson Golf Course: www.golf-saint-samson.com  (Pleumeur-Bodou)
Baden Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Auray)
Les Abers Golf Club: www.abersgolf.com  (Brest)
Rhuys-Kerven Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Saint-Gildas de Rhuys)
Dinard Golf Club: www.dinardgolf.com   
Ajoncs d’Or Golf Club: www.golfdesajoncsdor.com  (Saint Quay Portrieux)
Golfing in Brittany (helpful information provided by Maison de la France):
Here
The Loire region's coast

This outdoor sport is rather popular in the Loire-Atlantique and Vendée départements, which boast several first-rate, 18-hole courses. Golfers of all levels can pursue their favourite pastime while enjoying a landscape of salterns, small marinas and the Loire estuary.


Lucien Barrière Golf Course: www.lucienbarriere.com  (La Baule)
Croisic Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com 
Pornic Golf Course: http://www.formule-golf.com 
Fontenelles Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (L’Aiguillon sur Vie)
Port Bourgenay Golf Course: www.formule-golf.com  (Thalmont-Saint-Hilaire)
Saint-Jean de Monts Golf Course: www.golfsaintjeandemonts.fr

The Poitou-Charentes coast

Several amateur courses are located near the island of Île de Ré and the charming towns of La Rochelle and Royan. In this region, famous for its oyster farming and historic towns, the sport continues to grow in popularity.
La Rochelle Golf Course: www.golflarochelle.com 
Royan Golf Course: www.golfderoyan.com  (Saint Palais sur Mer)
Trousse Chemise Golf Course: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/golf.trousse.chemise/  (Île de Ré)
Port Poitou
The Aquitaine coast

18-hole golf courses are everywhere in Aquitaine: in the extensive pine forests, bordering the long, pristine beaches or on the beautiful Arcachon Bay. The southwest of France offers visiting players a wealth of topnotch, sun-drenched courses. Fancy a round of golf at Biscarrosse or Biarritz?


Gujan Golf Course: www.bluegreen.com/gujan  (Gujan-Mestras)
Seignosse Golf Course: www.golfseignosse.com 
Lacanau Golf Course: www.golflacanauocean.com 
Biscarrosse Golf Course: www.biscarrossegolf.com
Hossegor Golf Club: www.golfhossegor.com 
Ilbarritz Golf Course: www.golf-ilbarritz.com  (Bidart)
Chantaco Golf Course: www.golfdechantaco.com  (Saint-Jean de Luz)
Biarritz Golf Pass: www.biarritzgolfpass.com  (A pass for 6 nearby courses)
Golfing in the Basque Country (helpful information provided by Maison de la France): Here
Golfeur accroupi
The Languedoc-Roussillon coast

The climate's mild and the grass is green all year round along the Mediterranean coast: perfect conditions for your favourite outdoor activity.
Montpellier-Massane Golf Course: www.massane.com  (Baillargues)
Cap d’Agde Golf Course: www.ville-agde.fr/sports/golf/ 
La Grande-Motte Golf Course: www.ot-lagrandemotte.fr/golf.htm 
Saint-Cyprien Golf Course: www.golf-st-cyprien.com 
 
Littoral Languedoc
Golfing in Languedoc-Roussillon (helpful information provided by Maison de la France):
Here

Provence and the French Riviera


Golfers are particularly spoiled in Provence and along the French Riviera, whose seaside courses overlook the Saint-Tropez harbour, the Golfe de Saint-Raphaël or the deep rocky inlets of the Calanques. Greens, bunkers and practice ranges are always well-maintained under the warm Mediterranean sun.


Sainte-Maxime Golf Course: www.bluegreen.com/sainte-maxime  (Sainte-Maxime)
L’Estérel Golf Club: www.formule-golf.com  (Saint-Raphaël)
La Salette Golf Club: www.opengolfclub.com  (Marseille)
Château de Taulane and Claux Amic Golf Clubs: www.chateau-taulane.com  (Grasse)
Riviera golf courses: www.rivieragolfer.com 
Golfing in Provence (helpful information provided by Maison de la France): Here 
Golfing along the French Riviera (helpful information provided by Maison de la France):
Here
 
The Corsican coast

Play golf on France's "Beautiful Island", with its mild, Mediterranean climate and spectacular scenery.
Bastia Golf Course: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/bastiagolfclub/ 
Spérone Golf Club: www.sperone.com  (Bonifacio)


For further information:

French Golf Federation (in French): www.ffgolf.org 
E-France Golf (in French): www.efrancegolf.com 
Aller au Golf (in French): www.alleraugolf.com 
Golfy (in English): www.golfy.fr 


Specialized agencies

UCPA (in English): www.ucpa-vacances.com 
Relais&Châteaux (in English): www.relaischateaux.com/fr/search/hotel-golf/724/ 
Tee Off Travel (in French): www.teetravel.com 
France Golf Tours (in English): www.francegolftours.com 
Fun-and-Fly (in French): www.fun-and-fly.com/fr/golf/voyages/france.html 
Golflounge (in English): www.golflounge.com 

The many top-quality golf courses lying along the French coast offer travelling golfers the possibility of pursuing their favourite pastime while enjoying France's rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. Whatever the season, there's a seaside golf package perfect for all skill levels.
 



 
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