10 Most Beautiful Courses In France by Morgan Clarke
Everyone who visits France talks about the exquisite beauty of the country. From the charming smaller villages around Alsace and Provence, to the culture and bustle of Paris, France's aesthetics cannot be called into question. It's no surprise then that compiling a list of the most beautiful golf courses in France was pretty easy - narrowing it down to the best 10 was the hard part!
So here they are: the top 10 most beautiful golf courses in France:
Belle Dune, Northern France
One of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe, let alone France, you can tell that Belle Dune has been designed as much for its visual appeal as for the good game of golf the course provides. During your game, the course requires you to stroll thorough one of the largest nature reserves in Europe, and despite the longish walks between holes and the sometimes unforgiving holes that make bogeys common when the coastal winds strike, it's impossible not to wander the fairways and greens with a big smile on your face.
Champ de Bataille, Normandy
The stunning ancient forests surrounding Champ de Bataille temporarily blind you to the fact that this course plays a damn fine game of golf. Amid the fauna and flora to admire, there is a mix of 18 varied and entertaining holes with lush fairways and protected greens. When taking a golf break in France, this is an absolute must for the player with an eye for beauty, or just an eye for a tremendous course!
Val Andre, Brittany
When you arrive to tee off at Val Andre for the first time, it is easy to find yourself distracted by the beauty of the surroundings. Set against amazing land and seascapes, and with beaches and cliffs in the distance, it's important to keep one eye on your game, because the winds and tricky greens can get the better of even the most seasoned golfer.
Les Bordes, Loire
Les Bordes needs no introduction. It's consistently ranked among the best in Europe and will provide a challenge to...
