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