Golfing Holidays In France
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With stunning surroundings and wonderful gastronomy really makes
France a top destination for golfers and from Biarritz to Brittany,
France can offer a great variety of uncrowded golf courses, which range
from the novice to the more experienced golfer. In fact some of the
very top rated courses in Europe can be found in France!
In the South there is a terrific variety of golf courses plus the
cuisine and temperate climate make this a great destination for all
year round golfing holidays.
Also, France is ideal for a golf break at any time of year, with
courses in all regions of France and with around a hundred new golf
courses having been built over the past few years, and over 500 in
total, you certainly have plenty of choice!
And although golf is a very popular past time in many countries, the
game does not have the same popularity in France as it does in places
like the United Kingdom, as they are more into sports such as cycling,
and this is probably why you can still get to experience golf in peace
and tranquillity at your own pace and not like being on a conveyor belt
or being rushed when you least need it!
Now the main golfing areas most people think of in France are
centred around places near to Le Touquet and Biarritz, but there are
numerous other excellent golf courses dotted all over the country and
some are still virtually undiscovered, which can mean some inexpensive
quality time for the golfer when travelling through France.
One popular area is Provence and the Cote d Azur which have golf
courses from Monte Carlo to the Pyrenees and one of these would make an
ideal destination for a longer golfing holiday especially with the
weather. But in the Rhone Alpes region are private hotels with their
own golf courses set amidst the stunning mountain scenery.
The fairways within the Loire and Burgundy regions are either a
short flight to France or easy drive for most people and are in the
ideal location for those that want other things to occupy them when not
on the golf course.
If you are looking for a golf weekend or golf holiday, there is so
much choice, but if you prefer a slightly cooler climate than the South
of France, then the regions of Brittany, Normandy and Pas de Calais are
good options, plus with well over 130 golf courses that are suitable
for most handicaps along with very reasonable green fees, the short
trip across the channel by ferry or short flight can make for a very
reasonable weekend break with your golfing friends.
And in the Ile de France region, which hosts the capital of France,
Paris, you have over 60 different golf courses to choose from, so it is
very easy to slip away from the city and have a day of peace and
tranquillity on the golf course with your work colleagues. Or if you
are on holiday with your family you could combine some sight seeing in
Paris with a half-day of golf while your family could enjoy some
delicious French food at the clubhouse in settings of absolute beauty.
We all realise that the Loire valley is famous for its chateaux, but
there are also numerous golf courses amongst the splendour of this
region and what better place to play a round of golf, then enjoy the
fine wine over a nice lunch before heading back to your accommodation.
Looking at the South West of France, which has a varied landscape
and culture is an ideal place to enjoy the French food, wine, maybe
even visiting some chateaux, glorious beaches, vineyards, distilleries
and museums, so this area has so much to offer besides the golf, of
which there are around 90 courses, which means that no one in your
holiday party will become bored.
However, if you love sight seeing, being able to see snow capped
mountains all year round or glorious beaches, then the South East of
France is definitely the place for you, and with well over 100 golf
courses to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice in this region,
although you may find that your budget dictates a little, as some of
the green fees can be far more expensive than the courses in the North
of France.
Another region is Sologne, which is situated just south of Orleans
and is famous for its lakes and its excellent hunting and fishing, yet
has now also become a popular destination for golfers, who like
experiencing the fine French food and wine in this area, and you will
find delights such as pheasant, partridge, venison, wild boar, carp,
eel and trout on the menu.
Yet the area around Bordeaux has now emerged as a great golfing area
where one can not only enjoy the courses amid vineyards, but also get
to experience the wine, which is another ideal place to enjoy the best
of both pleasures!
So whether you decide to arrange the golf holiday to France yourself
or go for a complete package holiday, you can discover fairways that
rank some of the best in Europe, plus some virtually undiscovered gems.
Just Enjoy!
