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Whether you want to take the Eurotunnel under the channel for an early tee time, or sail across and spend a longer holiday amongst the available holes, self drive golf holidays in France are incredibly enjoyable and well worth the trip. We examine why you should chose to drive yourself across the channel and some of the many benefits this kind of holiday brings...
If you're a golfer who loves to travel, you'll find plenty of exciting golf courses with one of the many golf holiday rentals in France. Whether you want to golf at only one course or cruise the French Riviera to various locations and courses, there are plenty of golf courses in France to fit your style and budget.
The Loire Valley is known as one of the most beautiful regions in France – rolling hills, beautiful chateaux, and lush countryside all along the length of the Loire River at its heart. Away from the crowds at the golf courses in the North of France, golf in the Loire Valley is a great pleasure for those in the know. Located at the centre of the country, the Loire is within easy reach of visitors from the UK – here are just a few of the highlights of a golf holiday to this magical part of France...
France has become a top destination for golfers, and from Biarritz to Brittany, France can offer a great variety of uncrowded golf courses, which are suitable from the novice to the more experienced golfer.
Winter is a frustrating time for us golfers. Most of the courses in Britain are in “switch-off” mode and jetting off to the Southern Hemisphere is not on the cards. So where do you head to in order to work on your game around Christmas time? For my money, a golf break in France is an excellent winter option. Even the north of France, with its sandy subsoil and reputation for presenting golf courses in impeccable condition, is a serious temptation.
So you want to spend more of your time enjoying your favourite sport and less time trying to decide on a place to stay between rounds? To help you, we have put together a list of the top five places to stay on your golfing holiday in France.
Interested in a golf holiday in the USA? France and Portugal may be the most popular destinations for UK golfers looking to play abroad but golf holidays in the USA have an appeal all of their own... Great courses, great service and a very attractive exchange rate are just three reasons why. Learn about five of the very best golf courses in America, ranging from a perfect desert course in Arizona desert to a world-class links on the East Coast...
If you call yourself a keen golfer or just want to play some of the finest courses available, a golf break in Northern France is a must. Here, the Managing Director of French Golf Holidays explains why the north of the country cannot be beaten...
As the pound continues to tumble against the Euro, UK golfers looking to travel abroad may find themselves frustrated by the increased cost of travel, accommodation and green fees in Europe. Traditional golf holiday destinations such as France and the Algarve have become more expensive, but the increased cost of golf abroad is the perfect excuse to rediscover some of the finest golf courses in the UK.
When tired of the same old courses in the UK, many golfers look to destinations like Spain and Portugal for their fix of greens and fairways to “attack”, but this isn’t practical for a short golf break. Normandy is the answer: It’s local for British golfers, has a wide selection of smart courses, some splendid hotels and enough attractions to keep you busy even when you’re off the courses.
France is a huge country full of fascinating cities – too many to fully do justice to in a single holiday - so which do you prioritise? Here’s an attempt to try and list the 5 cities that everyone should consider visiting when on holiday to France.
Britain is the home of golf and offers some of fabulous courses for those looking for a golf break in the UK. Today, golf holidays in Britain are more and more popular as the condition of courses improve and the welcome and service get better. Plus, there’s no concern about exchange rates and delayed flights. The proximity of the courses also makes weekend golf breaks in the UK a great alternative for driving to France, Belgium or taking short flights. We count down the top five holiday courses for your pleasure on a UK golf break.
The Costa del Sol in southern Spain is the perfect and most popular destination for a wonderful golf holiday. A golfer's paradise, it has become the "Costa del Golf" for golfers from around the world. It prides itself on having the highest density of golf courses in all of Europe with over 70 golf courses new courses coming up by the day. Four of the golf courses in Costa del sol, Spain are ranked among the top 10 European courses.
Staying in a gite has long been one of the most popular ways to take a holiday in France. A gite was traditionally a shelter. Now it is an independent, self-catering holiday home where the owner lives close by and is on hand to elcome visitors, ensure that all their needs are met and share inside knowledge of the local area.
Want to go white water rafting or cycle through vineyards? Learn archery, yoga or tai chi? All this and more can be yours to enjoy in a single country - France. Our guide brings you lots of great ideas for things to do during your holidays in France.
So, you’re taking a family holiday in France, but have no idea where to take the kids? You can’t go wrong with theme parks, and thankfully France has got a fair few of them. Here’s the pick of the biggest ones, guaranteed to keep the kids quiet (or screaming loudly depending on the ride!) on your family holiday in France.
Get adventurous and stay in Tunisia hotels close to Golf courses in Tunisia and enjoy Golf holiday vacations. Tunisia offers many golf courses in different Tunisian cities situated close to beaches and many wonderful landscapes.
When you book your next camping holiday in France it may take you longer than you think! as France has over 11,000 campsites that all have lots of different facilities available, so you will be spoilt for choice.
Home to some of the finest courses in the world and spectacular coastlines, the Managing Director of GolfPlanet Holidays lists the best courses in the North of England and what makes them so special...
Come summer time, camping in France is one of the most popular holiday options for families in the UK. Thousands of families flock across the channel each year, taking advantage of the sunny weather, regional attractions and the many well provisioned campsites in France.
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