Golf courses in France

France has more than 600 courses, yet a large part of the European golf world has yet to truly discover the country. Their loss — because anyone who has spent a week playing golf in Provence, the Dordogne or along the Normandy coast soon understands: France is a golf destination with few equals when it comes to the combination of golf, food and culture. Around Paris you'll find some of the most impressive parkland courses in Europe. Golf de Morfontaine and Golf de Fontainebleau are courses of great character and history, at a level that satisfies even the most discerning golfer. In southern France, around Nice and Cannes, lie courses with a Mediterranean climate and views that can genuinely distract you during your backswing. Le Golf National near Paris deserves a special mention. This course hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup and is known as one of the toughest tournament courses in Europe — impressive to look at, even more impressive to play. May to October is the best period for golf in France. In summer it can get quite warm in the south, while around Paris conditions remain pleasant throughout. July and August are busy and expensive in the popular holiday areas; spring and autumn are, in our view, the better choice. Book your tee time easily online at most French courses via Leading Courses.