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

Opio Valbonne has been part of the Riviera since 1966, a short and elegant Harradine design in front of the Chateau de la Begude that suits a relaxed game far better than a medal card.

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
73par
6,265yards
118mof climb
7water hazards

The walk. Moderate. 118 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually easterly, averaging 6 km/h. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 7 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Donald Harradine.

The holes that will cost you. The 12th, the 7th and the 16th. The 12th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
302 yards — plays like 309, uphill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
2
140 yards — plays like 134, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
407 yards — plays like 401, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
456 yards — plays like 445, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
5
130 yards — plays like 144, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
6
357 yards — plays like 346, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
477 yards — plays like 472, flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
332 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
268 yards — plays like 273, flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
371 yards — plays like 376, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
176 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
12
487 yards — plays like 496, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Downwind — take less
13
373 yards — plays like 367, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
14
418 yards — plays like 409, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
15
381 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
464 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
464 yards — plays like 459, flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
142 yards — plays like 135, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
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 Opio Valbonne Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Opio Valbonne 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 3,005) (≈ kr 3,045) (≈ 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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