Bordeaux golf holidays

Margaux, Grand Saint-Émilionais and the dunes of Lacanau

5 hotels · 11 courses · from £315pp · ATOL Protected

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Bordeaux is golf wrapped in vineyard country: a region where a morning round at Margaux Golf Club sits a short drive from the gravel terroir of the Médoc, and an afternoon can drift into the cobbled streets of Saint-Émilion. It is a corner of south-west France that rewards unhurried travel — fairways edged by pines, the wide Atlantic light of the Arcachon basin, and the Dordogne countryside opening up to the east around Monestier.

This is a destination for players who like their golf with a sense of place. Cabot's arrival at Cabot Bordeaux in the Médoc has sharpened the region's profile, but the older clubs — Bordeaux Lac, Pessac, the seaside layouts at Lacanau and Biscarrosse — give an itinerary genuine variety.

We have arranged France golf since 1981. Every itinerary is hand-built and hand-priced around your dates, your group and the courses you want to play.

Why play golf in Bordeaux

  • Variety in a small radius — heath, parkland, links-style dune golf and château settings, all within easy reach of the city.
  • Cabot Bordeaux has put the Médoc on the international map, with the Châteaux, Vignes and Medoc courses drawing serious golfers.
  • Seaside golf on the Atlantic coast — Lacanau, Biscarrosse, Arcachon and Gujan-Mestras bring sandy, pine-framed terrain few inland regions can match.
  • Wine country at the door — Margaux, Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne wrap the golf in some of the world's great vineyards.
  • Genuine choice of venue — from city clubs like Bordeaux Lac and Pessac to the country calm of Château des Vigiers near Monestier.
  • We hand-pick the courses and the order you play them, so the trip reads like a region, not a list.

The courses you’ll play

The headline draw is Cabot Bordeaux in the Médoc, whose Châteaux and Vignes courses (and the Medoc layout) anchor a serious golf trip. Close by, Margaux Golf Club plays through the Médoc's famous wine landscape, while Grand Saint-Émilionais Golf Club sits in the rolling vineyards east of the city.

On the Atlantic side, Lacanau Golf Club offers sandy, pine-lined seaside golf, with Arcachon, Gujan-Mestras and Biscarrosse nearby. In the city itself, Bordeaux Lac Golf Club and Pessac Golf Club are easy, accessible rounds. To the east, Vigiers Golf Club at Monestier brings the Dordogne countryside into play. We'll sequence these so travel stays short and the golf stays varied.

Where you’ll stay

We base most Bordeaux trips around two ideas: golf-resort comfort or city character. Château des Vigiers at Monestier in the Dordogne pairs its own course with country-house calm, ideal for groups who want to settle in one place and play out from it. In the city, Mercure Château Chartrons puts you in the heart of Bordeaux's wine-merchant quarter, walkable to restaurants and the riverside.

For a golf-led stay, the resort setting at Cabot Bordeaux in the Médoc keeps you close to the marquee courses. We match the base to your itinerary — city evenings, country quiet, or course-side convenience — and hand-price the whole stay around your group and dates.

Best time to play golf in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a summer game. The sweet spot runs roughly May to September, when long days, warm afternoons and dry fairways make the seaside courses at Lacanau, Biscarrosse and Arcachon a pleasure and the vineyards around Margaux and Saint-Émilion are at their best.

Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) are our favourite windows: reliable golf weather without the height of summer crowds, and the Atlantic coast still warm. July and August are hot and busy — fine for golf, lively in the city. Winter is cool and often wet, so we steer keen golfers to the warmer months. We'll pin your dates to the conditions you want.

A sense of Bordeaux

History & heritage

This is wine country first and foremost, and the culture is inseparable from it. Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO-listed medieval town of honey-coloured stone and underground cellars, sits beside Grand Saint-Émilionais Golf Club, while the Médoc — home to Margaux — is lined with the gravel-soil châteaux that made Bordeaux a household name.

The city of Bordeaux itself is a place of 18th-century grandeur: the sweeping Place de la Bourse, the riverfront quays and the wine-merchant Chartrons district where the Mercure Château Chartrons stands. To the east, the Dordogne around Monestier shifts the mood to bastide towns and slower country rhythms. A round here is rarely just a round.

Food & wine

You are in one of the great wine regions on earth, and the table reflects it. Bordeaux dining leans on the south-west — duck, lamb from the salt meadows, oysters from the Arcachon basin pulled straight from the water near Gujan-Mestras — all built to sit beside the local reds.

A trip can take in cellar visits in Margaux and Saint-Émilion, a long lunch in a château, or seafood on the coast after golf at Arcachon. In the city, the Chartrons quarter around the Mercure Château Chartrons is the historic heart of the wine trade and a fine base for evenings out. We can weave tastings and good tables into the itinerary without making it a chore.

Beyond the fairways

There is plenty to fill the non-golf hours. The Arcachon basin is the obvious draw — oyster villages, the great Dune du Pilat, and easy boat trips on the water near Gujan-Mestras and Arcachon. The Atlantic beaches at Lacanau and Biscarrosse suit families and surfers alike.

Inland, Saint-Émilion rewards a slow afternoon of cellars and ramparts, and the city of Bordeaux offers the Cité du Vin, riverside walks and the elegant old centre. To the east, the Dordogne around Monestier opens up castles, markets and river valleys. We can build rest days around any of these so non-golfers travel happily alongside the players.

Getting around & exploring

A hire car is the natural choice in Bordeaux. The courses spread across the Médoc, the Atlantic coast, the city and the Dordogne, and distances between them are comfortable rather than long — but they do need a car to link well.

The city has trams and good roads, the coast is an easy run west, and the Dordogne lies a little further east toward Monestier. For groups who would rather not drive, we can arrange private transfers between hotel and course. We'll advise on the most sensible setup for your itinerary, factoring in where you stay and which courses you've chosen to play.

Getting there

Bordeaux–Mérignac is the regional airport, well served from the UK and well placed for the Médoc, the city clubs and the coast. The high-speed TGV also connects Bordeaux to Paris in around two hours, an option some clients prefer.

We arrange your golf, hotels and transfers on the ground. Flights are a separate, ATOL-protected add-on rather than part of the package, so you can book the routing and airport that suit you, or we can quote them alongside — whichever you'd rather. Either way, we'll make sure the arrival, the car or transfers, and the first tee time all line up cleanly with your dates.

Good to know

  • Ground-only by design. Your golf, accommodation and transfers are arranged on the ground; flights are a separate ATOL-protected add-on, never bundled in.
  • A car helps. The best Bordeaux itineraries link the Médoc, the coast and the city — easiest with a hire car, or private transfers if you prefer.
  • Plan for May–September. This is a summer golf region; winters are cool and often wet.
  • Mix the terrain. Pair a marquee round at Cabot Bordeaux or Margaux with seaside golf at Lacanau and a Dordogne day at Vigiers.
  • Wine is part of the trip. Saint-Émilion and the Médoc are on your doorstep — build in a tasting or two.
  • Hand-built, hand-priced. We've arranged France golf since 1981; we know these courses, towns and hotels, and we tailor every detail to your group and dates.

The courses you’ll play in Bordeaux

Cabot Bordeaux (Châteaux & Vignes Courses) — Bordeaux golfCabot Bordeaux (Châteaux & Vignes Courses)Played on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →Arcachon Golf Club, Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfArcachon Golf Club, BordeauxPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →Biscarrosse Golf Club, Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfBiscarrosse Golf Club, BordeauxPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →Bordeaux Lac Golf Club, Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfBordeaux Lac Golf Club, BordeauxPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →Grand Saint Emilionais Golf Club, Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfGrand Saint Emilionais Golf Club, BordeauxPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →Gujan Mestras Golf Club, Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfGujan Mestras Golf Club, BordeauxPlayed on tailored stay & play breaksDiscover & tailor your trip →

Golf resorts — stay & play on-site

Chateau des Vigiers, Monestier , Dordogne — Bordeaux golfChateau des Vigiers, Monestier , DordogneVigiers Golf Club, Monestier, Dordogne · Grand Saint Emilionais Golf Club, Bordeauxfrom£1,095per personDiscover & tailor your trip →Cabot Bordeaux, Medoc — Bordeaux golfCabot Bordeaux, MedocCabot Bordeaux (Châteaux & Vignes Courses) · Margaux Golf Club, Bordeauxfrom£825per personDiscover & tailor your trip →

Hotels — play the area’s courses

Chateau des Vigiers, Monestier , Dordogne — Bordeaux golfChateau des Vigiers, Monestier , DordogneVigiers Golf Club, Monestier, Dordogne · Grand Saint Emilionais Golf Club, Bordeauxfrom£1,095per personDiscover & tailor your trip →Cabot Bordeaux, Medoc — Bordeaux golfCabot Bordeaux, MedocCabot Bordeaux (Châteaux & Vignes Courses) · Margaux Golf Club, Bordeauxfrom£825per personDiscover & tailor your trip →Mercure Chateau Chartrons , Bordeaux — Bordeaux golfMercure Chateau Chartrons , BordeauxBordeaux Lac Golf Club, Bordeaux · Cabot Bordeaux (Châteaux & Vignes Courses)from£315per personDiscover & tailor your trip →

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Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Bordeaux — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

How long is LeShuttle crossing time to France

The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle crossing from Folkestone to Calais takes approximately 35 minutes — one of the quickest ways to reach continental Europe. This makes Northern France, and Le Touquet in particular, one of the most convenient golf destinations from the UK. The total journey from London to Le Touquet is under 2.5 hours door to door. Trains run frequently and you can take your car, making it a seamless experience for golfers who prefer driving to their destination.

Where should I play golf in France?

There are more than 700 golf courses in France. As first steps we would recommend Northern France. There are ten great courses here.  Chat with us about the various choices if you wish to venture further afield.

Is it easy to get around in France?

Getting around France is straightforward. Self-driving is the most popular option — if you've come via Le Shuttle, you already have your car. Trains are excellent for city-to-city travel, particularly from Paris to Bordeaux (2 hours on the TGV). Within golf regions like the Algarve or Brittany, a hire car gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace. We include all airport or station transfers in our packages and can arrange inter-course transfers, so you're never left without options.

Is France good for golf groups?

France is a superb destination for golf groups and societies. The variety of courses — from links at Le Touquet to parkland in the Loire Valley to clifftop courses in Brittany — gives you genuine choice. French resorts are experienced hosting golf groups, and the combination of excellent golf, great food and fine wine makes for an outstanding social trip. We specialise in French golf tours for groups of all sizes and can design a multi-course itinerary with accommodation, transfers and tee times arranged end to end.

Do all the golf courses in France have buggies?

Most good golf courses in France have buggies available, though it varies by venue. Le Touquet's championship courses offer buggies; in Brittany and Normandy, availability depends on the specific course. We always check buggy availability when booking your tee times and confirm in advance. If buggy access is essential for your group — whether for accessibility reasons or preference — just let us know and we'll ensure your selected courses can accommodate you. France's gentler courses can often be walked comfortably.

Is France expensive for golf?

France offers excellent value for golf, particularly compared to the UK. Green fees at top courses like Le Touquet range from €70–130, while many excellent regional courses charge €40–80. Accommodation, food and wine are generally very good value by British standards — particularly outside Paris. A short break combining two to three rounds of golf, quality accommodation and wonderful food typically costs less in France than equivalent quality in Southern England. Northern France is especially competitive on price given its proximity to the UK.

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