Whilst others flock to Spain and Portugal, the canny golfer looks to France for a relaxing break, enjoying the culture, scenery and gastronomy of our neighbours across the Channel. You can either book with a specialist company offering golf packages, or create your own custom holiday, perhaps renting an idyllic French gite or holiday cottage. This way you can tailor activities to suit everyone in your party, combining golf with beach activities, horse riding, walking, and sightseeing.
Many of France’s golf courses are in glorious settings, beautifully kept, undiscovered and free from crowds. Green fees aren’t cheap, but special offers and discount vouchers can help keep it affordable. It pays to do some research in advance. There are several regions which are perfect for a French golfing holiday. In Brittany, just a short hop across the Channel, there are golf courses on rocky shorelines, set in ancient forests and beside lakes. The area is brimming with history and character, with lots to see and do.
Northern France, also easily accessible from the UK, boasts some superb courses in an area known for its gastronomic delights, the cultural centre of Lille, and pretty seaside resorts such as Deauville and St Omer. In the southwest, you can combine your golfing holiday with the attractions of Bordeaux and Biarritz where the fairways are set amidst pine trees and sandy beaches, surrounded by famous vineyards. On the Mediterranean coast, you’ll find pristine courses near the glamorous resorts of Cannes, Nice and Montpellier.