Golf course in France with green landscape and views
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Golf in France

France is one of Europe’s most varied countries for golf holidays, with courses ranging from sea views and cliffs in Corsica to elegant resorts, classic coastal courses and major championship venues.

You can play golf in very different surroundings – from spectacular courses by the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast to green fairways in Normandy, by Alpine lakes and in the sunny landscapes of Provence. Many courses combine high standards with nature, good food and excellent places to stay.

On this page you will find a collected guide to golf in France, with suggestions for some of the most interesting areas and courses to explore. Whether you dream of playing near Bonifacio in Corsica, visiting Le Golf National near Paris, enjoying Evian with Alpine views or combining golf and holidays in Biarritz and Deauville, you will find inspiration and practical ideas here.

France is also an excellent choice if you want a golf trip to be more than a round on the course. Combine golf with small towns, beaches, wine, food experiences and beautiful landscapes, and build a journey where play, relaxation and discoveries all have their place.

Golf courses in France

Six places where golf becomes a natural part of the journey

France is an excellent country if you want to combine golf with beautiful surroundings, good hotels and interesting destinations. You will find everything from coastal signature courses in Biarritz and Bonifacio to well-known championship courses near Paris, Evian, Provence and Deauville.

Bonifacio and Golf de Sperone

Corsica’s most spectacular golf experience is found near Bonifacio, where the course lies dramatically close to the sea and limestone cliffs in the south of the island.

Corsica Sea views Bonifacio

Relevant golf courses

Evian Resort Golf Club

With views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, Evian is one of the most beautiful places in France for combining golf with mountains, lakeside scenery and high standards.

The Alps Lake Geneva Evian

Relevant golf courses

Terre Blanche in Provence

This is a strong choice if you want a resort feel, well-kept courses and easy access to both Provence and the French Riviera.

Provence Resort Var

Relevant golf courses

Deauville in Normandy

Deauville is a good choice if you want a classic golf trip in elegant surroundings, with green landscapes, sea air and courses with strong traditions.

Normandy Classic Deauville

Relevant golf courses

For different types of golf travel

From signature seaside courses to championship venues

France works very well as a golf destination because you can choose between coastal experience courses, classic clubs, resort facilities and major championship venues.

Nature experience

Golf with views and wow factor

Golf de Sperone and Evian Resort Golf Club are excellent choices if you want the surroundings to be a major part of the golf experience.

Sporting profile

Courses with championship character

Le Golf National and Terre Blanche are strong choices when you want courses associated with high standards, training and competitive character.

Combined holiday

Golf as part of a wider journey

Biarritz and Deauville work well when you want to combine golf with city life, hotel stays, coastal atmosphere and a more relaxed holiday style.

Destinations

Four places that work well with golf

Some destinations work especially well as a base around the golf courses on this page. These suggestions are loaded dynamically from the English destination file when available.

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