FRANCE
12 nights/ 8 rounds of golf
31st August - 12th September, 2024
This escorted golf tour has you playing the best courses in France in the most beautiful regions imaginable.
Tour de Golf
Fontainebleau, Loire Valley, Dordogne, Bordeaux
Escorted by Sue Semmens
You will play golf on some of France's best private courses whilst sampling french food and wine, exploring chateaus and palaces, walking in historic villages and shopping at delightful markets.
Accommodation is handpicked and includes magnificent historic Chateaux, golf resorts and boutique hotels.
All are located in the best positions imaginable.
Transport is by private luxury coach throughout.
Come and play golf and experience France with us.
Tour Overview
The group gathers in the heart of Paris on the last day of August and check in for 4-nights at the Bedford Hotel, perfect for exploring such a famous city.
The golf starts with a bang, playing the Ryder Cup course of Golf National (Le Albatross) (rated 10 in France), followed by some sightseeing in Versailles.
Day 3 has you playing golf at Fontainebleau GC (rated 4 in France) If time permits you can visit Fontainebleau Palace and the village of Fontainebleau, famous for its many restaurants.
On Day 4 the golf is at St Germain GC (rated 5 in France), another wonderful private course and one of our favourites!
You then travel to the beautiful Loire Valley on Day 5 and play golf at Les Aisses GC (rated 8 in France)
You stay 2 nights at the very grand Chateau d'Artigny and do a guided tour of the Loire Valley with visits to the famous chateaux and castles (Chenonceau, Cheverny, Villandy or Amboise).
You then travel further south on Day 7 to the famous Dordogne Valley, stopping at the delightful village of Branthome on the way.
Four wonderful nights (Days 8-10) are spent at Chateau des Vigiers, a 16th Century Chateau set amongst vineyards that has a 27-hole golfing facility.
There will be ample time to do a tour of the Dordogne Valley and the Perigord, play golf at Chateau des Vigiers GC, go shopping at the local markets and relax by the pool, all whilst indulging in the best French food and wine the region offers.
You will also visit the village of St Emillion, and play golf at the Tom Doak course Grand Saint-Emillionnais GC, (rated 22 in France), then visit Chateau Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emillion.
On Day 11 you travel west to Medoc and stay 2 nights at Golf du Medoc Resort, nestled in the famous vineyards of Bordeaux.
Medoc has 36-holes of top quality golf.
You play both courses, Medoc Vignes (rated 3 on France) and Medoc Chateaux (rated 9 in France) and do a wine tour and tasting at a famous Bordeaux Chateaux .
The tour finishes with arrival in the city of Bordeaux on day 13.
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Package Includes
12 nights accommodation: 4-nights Bedford hotel Paris, 2-nights deluxe room Chateau Artigny Loire Valley, 4-nights prestige room Chateau des Vigiers, 2-nights superior room Medoc Golf resort
Daily buffet breakfast
8 rounds of golf: Golf National, Fontainebleau, St Germain, Les Aisses, Chateau des Vigiers, Grand Saint-Emillionais, Golf Medoc Vignes, Golf Medoc Chateaux
Sightseeing: guided tour of Loire Valley castles including entry tickets, full day guided tour of Perigord, walking tour of Saint Emillion, wine tasting Saint Emillion, wine tasting Medoc Bordeaux
Travel by luxury private coach - air condtioned, leather seats, refridgerator
Local taxes
Fully escorted
Tour package including tour shirt
Golf carts and buggies are not included in package
Package Price
€ 8,227 EUR per golfer, twin share ($13,712 AUD)
€ 10,557 EUR per golfer, single share ($17,594 AUD)
€ 7,219 EUR per person, non golfer, twin share ($12,032 AUD)
*Price in AUD subject to currency fluctuations and is based on 1AUD = 0.60 Euros
Price is based on a miniumum of 8 travellers in the group.
A deposit of $2,700 AUD per person is required to secure your place on the tour.
Terms and conditions can be found on the booking form or by clicking here.
Payment of the deposit indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Enquiries
For all enquires phone 0438 573271 or email
To obtain a full copy of the itinerary, send your request to
Your Travelling Golfer Host
Sue Semmens is an experienced world traveller with a passion for golf, swimming and other active pursuits.
As a low single figure golfer who has had many years of pennant and competition golf, Sue knows the game inside out, and enjoys taking good people to the special golfing and holiday destinations in the world.
Testimonials
The Travelling Golfer does not host this trip to France every year.
If you have a group we can tailor this itinerary to suit the group with or without a leader.