Best Golf Courses in Paris (2026)

The best golf courses in Paris (2026)

Find the top golf courses in and around Paris, with rankings based on verified reviews from golfers. The forest courses around Paris were built by the architects who shaped golf in Surrey, on the same sandy forest soil, in the same design tradition, and the best of them sit in a quality bracket that most of continental Europe has quietly failed to notice.Read more

Everything about the top golf courses in Paris

The top golf courses in and around Paris reflect a ranking shaped by verified reviews from golfers and by the strength of the surrounding golf landscape. Golf de Morfontaine is France's finest course and one that serious golfers will go to considerable lengths to access. Tom Simpson's 1929 design in the Valois forest north of Paris sits on deep sandy soil that drains perfectly, runs firm through summer and autumn, and supports heather rough of the genuine, dense variety that only old heathland courses on naturally acid soil can produce. Simpson's bunkering, precisely placed, severe-faced, positioned at exactly the distance where a good player's drive will finish, is the most respected in French golf. The routing moves through a pine and oak forest whose canopy creates a closed, focussed playing environment entirely different from open parkland. The club is private and visitor access requires advance arrangement, but the golfer who achieves it will rank Morfontaine alongside the Surrey clubs for overall quality. Golf National at Guyancourt is the accessible anchor of the Paris golf circuit and the course with the highest international profile after hosting the 2018 Ryder Cup. The Albatros course uses water, deep bunkering and aggressive contouring to produce a course that plays significantly harder than its card yardage suggests. It is a links-inspired design on inland terrain, firm, open, wind-affected, with few trees to provide shelter, and it plays differently in every weather condition in a way that the enclosed forest courses of the Paris belt do not. Golf de Chantilly, in the forest near the famous racing stable and château, is the classic French championship parkland course. Willie Park Jr's original design retains a natural forest character on sandy Picardy soil and hosted the French Open in 1988 and 2004. Les Bordes Golf International on the banks of the Loire is the Paris circuit's most prestigious private address, a Robert von Hagge design on a 1,400-acre private estate consistently ranked in Europe's top 20. It is private and accessible by advance arrangement, representing a category of French golf that the international touring market has barely begun to find.

How we rank the best 18-hole golf clubs in Paris

This ranking of the best 18-hole golf clubs in Paris is based on the overall score from verified golfer reviews and represents the total experience at a club. The ranking is calculated by aggregating scores across all categories, including course design, maintenance, hospitality, facilities, surroundings, and value for money. To be included in this list, a club must have a sufficient number of reviews to ensure a reliable and representative average.

How we rank the best golf courses in Paris (Course Only)

This ranking isolates the quality of the playing surface from the rest of the club's amenities in Paris. While our "Golf Club" rankings include factors like the clubhouse and hospitality, this "Course Only" list focuses exclusively on the architectural layout, hole variety, and turf conditions. It identifies the best-rated golf courses in Paris for players who prioritize the technical challenge and design of the course above all else.

How we rank the best golf club restaurants in Paris

The "19th hole" is an essential part of the modern golf experience. This ranking identifies the best golf club restaurants in Paris based on golfer scores for "Restaurant" We evaluate the quality of the cuisine, the variety of the menu, and the atmosphere of the clubhouse. These are the top-rated venues in Paris for those who appreciate high-quality dining and exceptional service after their round.

How we rank the golf clubs with the best facilities in Paris

This ranking focuses on the infrastructure that supports your game in Paris. Based on golfer scores for "Facilities," we evaluate the quality of practice ranges, chipping greens, locker rooms, and pro shops. These are the top-rated venues in Paris for those who value high-quality amenities and professional practice environments that enhance the overall visit.

How we rank the best value for money golf courses in Paris

This ranking identifies the golf courses in Paris where the quality of the experience most significantly exceeds the cost of the green fee. Based on verified golfer ratings for "Value for Money," we highlight the clubs that offer premium maintenance, layout, and service at a fair and competitive price. These are the best locations in Paris for golfers looking to maximize their experience without overspending.