Whether
you’ve been considering it for a while, or you’ve just decided to
go on a whim, choosing the perfect location for your next holiday can
be difficult, particularly if you’re not exactly sure that the
location you have your eyes on will be suited to your needs and
interests. However, if you’re a fan of both golfing and beautiful
coastlines and stunning, yet not overwhelming weather, we highly
recommend you visit the south of France for some of the most
breath-taking golf courses and resorts in Europe.
What
does the south of France actually have to offer golf enthusiasts?
We’ll take a look at some of the most popular golfing locations and
tourist spots in the south of France, to see what floats your boat
when it comes to teeing off.
Golf
Resorts and Hotels
The south of France is famous for having golf specific resorts and hotels. All golfing, all the time! Forget poolside leisure, walking along the coastline, watching a movie or anything drab like that. These golfing resorts are purpose built for only the most dedicated and it really shows. The Royal Mougins Golf Resort and the Chateau De La Begude are both fantastic 4 star resorts located in the rolling countryside with fields and courses as far as the eye can see. Simply beautiful.
Private
Gold Clubs
It pays to have connections in high places, as most people find and the private golf clubs of the south of France are no exception. There are some fantastic 36-hole courses that you will find it difficult to get into, including the Four Seasons Terre Blanche and Prince de Provence but if you ever get the opportunity these clubs should not be missed. Provence is known as the premier region for golf clubs and Vidauban contains one of the country’s most golf clubs, open to invite only (we’re afraid).
The
courses are certainly worth the money, covering aw-inspiring lakes,
beautiful greens and a backdrop to rival that of many of Scotland’s
golf courses as many of them have idyllic views of the mountains
behind them. Unfortunately whether or not you’ll be able to book
one is entirely down to luck.
Coastal
Courses
You might be a little unlucky in terms of high winds but it is worth it for the views. The south of France is home to a number of coastal courses that makes the best use of the sparkling French coastline, from the outskirts of Montpellier to Saint Cyprien. Coastal golf courses provide an extra difficulty for those looking for a challenge, so why not test yourself by checking out those beautiful ranges?
High-Altitude
Courses
Taking advantage of the stunning range of different scenic locations throughout the south of France the Chamonix Golf Club is an idyllic high-altitude course which overlooks the Mont-blanc mountain range. The courses are varied, offering a number of challenges including streams and the rough Arve River, which has to be crossed every now and then during the 18-hole course.
Whether
you’re looking at saving some money by renting out a gorgeous
classical south of France villa in order to spend some time relaxing
while you hit the golf courses, or you want to go all out with one of
the many golfing resorts and hotels dotted around, the south of
France is the perfect location to get your golfing game back on
track. Choose from a wide selection of different courses with
beautiful backdrops, during the summer or in the spring time to catch
the delicious European weather, or later on the year if you prefer it
a little milder. It is completely up to you.
Article
provided by SouthFrance Holiday Villas; a specialist holiday
villa-booking agent with a ‘hand-picked and tested’ policy.
Established in 2000, the company now proudly maintains a portfolio of
over 500 stunning properties – serving customers across three
continents.
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