What golfers say about France

4.997 reviews

Thanks Talia, glad we could finally get you back to Le Touquet! We look forward to arranging your next holiday. Simon and the team.

Talia Casali · France · 2 years ago

Golf Planet Holidays organised a fantastic golf trip to France for us. Everything was perfectly arranged, and the communication was excellent. Simon and Heather were incredibly helpful throughout. Highly recommended!

Sudhir C. Patel · France · 8 months ago

Our take

Target golf with the Pyrenees behind it, Arcangues is Ronald Fream's American design in French countryside, all doglegs and greens perched above the fairway a few miles inland from Biarritz.

Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
6,649yards
243mof climb
9water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 243 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 9 km/h, gusting to 42. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 9 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Ronald Fream.

The holes that will cost you. The 12th, the 18th and the 2nd. The 18th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
410 yards — plays like 375, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
481 yards — plays like 489, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
3
330 yards — plays like 352, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
4
163 yards — plays like 146, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
384 yards — plays like 394, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
6
189 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
478 yards — plays like 486, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
384 yards — plays like 373, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
9
407 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
10
448 yards — plays like 425, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
11
195 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
12
558 yards — plays like 571, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Downwind — take less
13
356 yards — plays like 366, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
14
212 yards — plays like 205, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
15
394 yards — plays like 413, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
16
365 yards — plays like 375, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
17
354 yards — plays like 331, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
541 yards — plays like 560, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Arcangues Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Arcangues Golf Club in your golf holiday.

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

How long is LeShuttle crossing time to France

The Eurotunnel LeShuttle from Folkestone to Calais takes about 35 minutes, which makes a self-drive trip genuinely easy for the Northern France golf resorts. Le Touquet, Hardelot and the courses around the Somme are roughly two to three hours on from Calais, so you can load the clubs, drive on and be on the first tee the same day, and on those breaks we can include the crossing in the price. For the south and southwest, such as Biarritz, the Riviera and Provence, most golfers fly into Nice, Marseille, Biarritz or Bordeaux and we arrange transfers on the ground.

How much does a golf holiday in France cost?

Golf holidays in France start from £235 (≈ €275) (≈ $305) (≈ CA$435) (≈ AU$445) (≈ NZ$535) (≈ CHF 255) (≈ kr 3,025) (≈ kr 3,045) (≈ kr 2,055) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a hand-built ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.

When is the best time to play golf in France?

May, June, September and October are the best months, with comfortable temperatures and courses in peak condition. The south of France stays playable into late autumn.

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.

How many golf courses are there in France?

We feature 130 courses and 102 resorts across France including Saint Malo Golf Club and Sept Tours Golf Club. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.

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.

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