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

The younger of Hardelot's two courses, Les Dunes sits a mile from Les Pins and is cleverer than it first appears.

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
5,739yards
170mof climb
4water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 170 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually south-westerly, averaging 16 km/h, gusting to 48. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 4 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Paul Rollin and Jean-Claude Cornillot.

The holes that will cost you. The 13th, the 3rd and the 9th. The 13th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
324 yards — plays like 335, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
182 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
3
505 yards — plays like 495, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
438 yards — plays like 418, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
5
124 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
6
359 yards — plays like 365, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
7
127 yards — plays like 121, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
502 yards — plays like 491, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
9
463 yards — plays like 472, uphill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Downwind — take less
10
354 yards — plays like 367, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
11
161 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
12
397 yards — plays like 391, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
13
461 yards — plays like 482, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
202 yards — plays like 190, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
15
305 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
327 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
17
127 yards — plays like 118, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
381 yards — plays like 360, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift

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 Hardelot Les Dunes Golf Club

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

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Hardelot Les Dunes Golf Club: your questions answered

Is Hardelot Les Dunes worth playing?

Yes, especially if you pair it with Les Pins, its sister course just a mile away. Les Dunes is the younger of Hardelot's two courses and very picturesque, and because it is not overly punishing it suits mixed-ability groups and society trips as well as stronger players who will enjoy working out its clever design.

How difficult is the Les Dunes course?

Les Dunes is not too tough, which makes it a genuine holiday course for mixed abilities, but it is not a pushover either. The layout is clever and it is well worth studying each hole before you strike from the tee. One honest caveat: it is quite hilly in parts, so expect a few climbs during the round.

Is Les Dunes a links course?

Yes, Les Dunes is a links, playing to a par of 72 over 18 holes, designed by Paul Rollin and Jean-Claude Cornillot. It is quite hilly in parts, so expect some climbing, and the design is clever enough that it pays to study the layout of each hole before you strike from the tee.

Can I play both Hardelot courses on one trip?

Yes, and it makes sense to. Les Dunes sits just a mile from Les Pins, so a 36-hole day or back-to-back rounds across two days are both easy to arrange. Your Golf Planet Holidays specialist books the tee times on both courses and sorts the transfers between your hotel and the golf, so the logistics are handled for you.

How much does a golf holiday at Hardelot cost?

There is no fixed package price for Les Dunes on its own; the cost depends on your hotel, how many nights and rounds you want, your dates and your group size. Golf Planet Holidays prices trips per person with green fees built in, and a specialist will put a quote together around your dates. Enquiries are free, with no payment or obligation, and quotes arrive by email.

Can I book Hardelot Les Dunes through Golf Planet Holidays?

Yes. Golf Planet Holidays has been hand-building golf trips since 1981 and is rated 4.9 on Google. A named specialist plans the whole trip, books your tee times at Les Dunes, including hard-to-get slots, and arranges transfers between your hotel and the courses. Trips are ground-only with flights as an optional add-on, PTS protected, and ATOL protected where flights are included.

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

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in France. 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 (≈ €265) (≈ $305) (≈ CA$435) (≈ AU$445) (≈ NZ$535) (≈ CHF 255) (≈ kr 3,015) (≈ kr 3,025) (≈ kr 2,045) 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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