France is one of the leading nations in the world, and the most popular tourist destination of them all. No wonder it is the most visited country in the world - the combination of history, culture, gastronomy, and wine is irresistable!.
France has not been known as a golfing country over the years, although some of the better courses in continental Europe are French. There are exquisite courses reminscent of English heathland courses - Morfontaine, and Fontainebleau lead the way. Both were designed by Englishman Tom Simpson who also designed Chantilly, Chiberta and d'Hardelot amongst others in France. He also designed Royal Zoute in Belgium, Sunningdale & The Berkshire in England, Muirfield in Scotland and many others throughout Europe.
But times are a changing in France with the 2018 Ryder Cup being held at Le Golf National in Paris. Talented golfers like Victor Dubuisson are emerging and many new courses are being developed. One of these is Saint Emillionais near the ancient wine centre of Saint Emillion. Designed by legendary architect Tom Doak, St Emilionaiss opened in 2015 and is rated as one of the top courses in France. Gil Hanse has designed a new course at Les Bordes GC in the Loire Valley which opened in 2021. Golf du Medoc is a 36-hole premier golf resort located in the world famous Bordeaux wine region. In 2024 it was acquired and rebranded by the successful Cabot Group with plans for. an extensive renovation and upgrade of the resort And there are severall more golf developments in the planning stages.
Course Reports for France
The Travelling Golfer can organise golf tours to France.
Check out the itinerary for our 2026 France Golf Tour.
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