Golf courses under the southern French sun
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If your golf clubs are always ready for adventure and a day on the green fairways is your idea of the ultimate holiday, you have come to the right place! We have picked out the most scenic golf courses in Provence for you, where the sun always shines. Choose your favourite golfing paradise and book a holiday home close by.
Golf de Saumane
Tucked away in the hills of the Vaucluse, Golf de Saumane offers a unique golfing experience.
Designed by Jean Garaïalde in 1989, the course draws inspiration from the Carpentras canal and the natural beauty of the hilly landscape, with its rocky slopes and wooded areas.
Golf de Saumane has a challenging 18-hole course that golfers of all levels can enjoy. It is beautifully laid out and offers a mix of strategic challenges and breathtaking views.
After a round on this beautiful course, you are only 3 km from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, also known as "the Venice of Provence". Here you can enjoy picturesque canals, charming bridges, Provençal markets and antique shops. The village has a relaxed atmosphere and invites you to explore its Provençal charm.
More info: Le Golf de Saumane
Contact: contact@golfdesaumane.fr
Golf in the green heart of Provence: Golf du Grand Avignon
Set in 60 hectares of lush parkland, surrounded by five scenic lakes and abundant Provençal vegetation, Golf du Grand Avignon is a prime golfing destination. In the Mediterranean climate, this 18-hole course in the heart of the Vaucluse charms French and international golfers alike. Open 363 days a year, whatever your level, it invites everyone to play. Golfers can also enjoy home-made dishes straight from the kitchens of the restaurant "Les Terrasses du Lac", rounding off the experience.
More info: Golf du Grand Avignon
Contact: info@golfgrandavignon.com
Golf de la Drôme Provençale
Golf de la Drôme Provençale is a scenic golf course in Clansayes, south of Montélimar and near Grignan, in the Drôme Provençale area of France. It has a 9-hole course approved by the French Golf Federation (FFG), a practice area, a friendly bar and restaurant and a pro shop. It is an excellent choice for golfers who want to enjoy a relaxed round amid beautiful Provençal scenery.
More info: Le domaine du Golf de la Drôme Provençale
A prestigious golfing experience in Provence
Spread over no less than 87 hectares, Golf de Barbaroux is regarded as one of the most prestigious golf courses in Europe. Designed by the famous golf course architect Peter Dye, it is a true masterpiece that golfers and nature lovers alike can enjoy. The combination of its impressive design and the lush Provençal setting makes Golf de Barbaroux an unforgettable golfing destination.
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Golf Pitch 130 in the heart of the Luberon
Golf Pitch 130 Villars, just 1 kilometre from the picturesque village of Villars in the heart of the Luberon, covers twelve hectares of rolling terrain. This charming 9-hole course welcomes golfers all year round, summer and winter.
More info: Golf Pitch 130