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

Deauville's 27-hole Saint Gatien spreads across a hundred hectares of valley and woodland, hilly in places, with small greens that will expose a scrappy short game.

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

27holes
72par
6,800yards
102mof climb
5water hazards

The walk. Moderate. 102 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 14 km/h, gusting to 48. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 5 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Olivier Brizon.

The holes that will cost you. The 9th, the 16th and the 1st. The 16th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
512 yards — plays like 517, flat
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
417 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
445 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
160 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
412 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
354 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
189 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
355 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
554 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Downwind — take less
10
519 yards — plays like 508, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
142 yards — plays like 135, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
324 yards — plays like 315, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
122 yards — plays like 134, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
14
405 yards — plays like 424, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
15
173 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
525 yards — plays like 534, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
499 yards — plays like 492, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
394 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less

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 Saint Gatien Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Saint Gatien 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. 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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