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Golf Courses Languedoc-Roussillon
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300 days of sunshine a year to enjoy Languedoc-Roussillon ’s golf courses
at superb golf clubs…
 Golfers
looking for sunshine, fantastic Mediterranean scenery and friendly,
welcoming courses could do a lot worse than head to
Languedoc-Roussillon for
their golf holidays abroad.
There’s a huge variety of courses in this corner of southern France, to suit
players at all levels. Some, by the coast, are reminiscent of the classy
designer courses on Florida’s seaboard. Others, in the mountains of Lozère
and the Pyrenees, are more like Scotland’s traditional links: you get a
great game plus great scenery.
With this menu of top-notch courses, plus year-round sunshine and a 12-month
golfing season, Languedoc-Roussillon is fast becoming one of the most
popular golfing destinations in Europe.
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Golf Map
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Golf Rules from USGA and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland
Learning and playing by the Rules of Golf is very important. Golf is a game where you are expected to play by the rules and it is each player's responsibility to follow the rules. |
 Domaine
de BarresJust above Naussac Lake, the 9-hole Barrès course (par 36 –
2700 metres) was laid out by Thierry Sprecher at an altitude of 1000 metres,
in the calm, pure air of Lozère.
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Garde-Guérin
This landscaped 9-hole course in Lozère is like many
Scottish courses: it gives you a great game plus fabulous views.
From these fairways, you get a panoramic view over the surrounding Lozère
countryside, with Mont Ventoux on the horizon. Nearby is the medieval
village of La Garde-Guérin - one of the most beautiful villages in France -
with a 12th century church. Also visit the Chassezac Gorge and Villefort
Lake.
- Number of holes: 9
- Par: 32
- Length: 2052m
- Access: Free
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du Sabot - La CanourgueThe Le Sabot course has a spectacular setting
at the foot of a cliff in the Lot Valley, with views over typical Lozère
countryside. It sits on the outskirts of the mediaeval town of La Canourge.
Designed by Chris Pittman, the 9-hole course (par 33 – 2359 metres), is
thickly wooded and hilly, and you’ll need some skill to negotiate the narrow
fairways and sloping banks. The 4th hole, par 5, 525 metres, is especially
challenging, with its double dogleg and two rivers.
There’s a classy clubhouse with bar, restaurant and pro-shop in a
converted period building, and a golf village with 8 comfortable chalets and
a pool.
- Number of holes: 9
- Par: 33
- Length: 2359 m
- Access: Free
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 Vacquerolles
Eight minutes drive from the city of Nîmes, the golf course at Vacquerolles
is spread over the scented, sunny hillsides of the ‘garrigue’ - the
scrubland typical of southern France. The 18-hole course (par 72,
6260 metres) is gently sloping with no water obstacles. There’s a lively
club with a mix of players of all ages and levels, and a friendly
atmosphere.
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Grande-MotteOn the edge of a lagoon, a stone’s throw from the
beaches, the golf club at this famous seaside resort offers two 18-hole
courses and a compact 6-hole course, all laid out in the best Florida
traditions by the designer Robert Trent Jones Senior.
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 Massane
Designed by the Californian Ronald Frearn, the Massane 18-hole course (par
72, 6044 metres) will give you a game to remember. Surrounded by scented
gorse bushes and lakes filled with multicoloured carp, each hole has its own
character. The course has undulating fairways, pale sand bunkers, and very
varied greens.
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 Fontcaude
Between the Mediterranean beaches and the beautiful, gorge-gashed landscape
of the Hérault, the golf club at Fontcaude is one of the four great golfing
venues around Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Lamalou
les BainsLamalou les Bains golf course has a fabulous setting at the
foot of the Caroux mountain in the foothills of the Cévennes, with the river
Orb running by. The wooded course with its three lakes is a pleasure to play
whatever your level.
While you’re there, take the tourist train through the Orb valley, take a
look at the Héric gorge and ‘Mons-la-Trivalle’ - the 19th century viaduct at
Bédarieux, with its 37 arches. At Lamalou, there’s a health spa and a
casino.
- Number of holes: 9
- Par: 35
- Length: 2600m
- Access: Licence
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 Saint-Thomas
The course at Saint-Thomas, set in the wild scrubland known as the ‘garrigue’,
has a typically Mediterranean feel. The 18-hole course (par 72, 6130 metres)
will suit all levels of player, from beginner to expert. Every hole has its
own character: wooded, hilly, lakeside or straightforward. There are plenty of places to stay in the area:
Béziers, the rugby
capital; Pézenas, the city of Molière on the banks of the
Canal du Midi,
which was recently classified a world heritage site by UNESCO; or one of the
Mediterranean seaside resorts.
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 Cap d'Agde
Ronald Fream, one of the world’s top golf course designers,
created this inventive 18 hole course (par 72, 6279 metres), set in colour-splashed
scrubland on the Mediterranean coast. You’re not likely to forget the tricky
greens, carefully protected by bunkers, or the fabulous setting.
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 Carcassonne
Very close to the historic city of Carcassonne, a world heritage site, this
18 hole, par 71 course is gently undulating, with technical challenges to
keep the best players interested, but nothing too daunting for the beginner.
The stream that crosses the course, the water obstacles and carefully sited
bunkers add spice to the game.
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 Saint-Cyprien
Saint-Cyprien golf club has a great setting. It’s half a mile from the
stunning beaches of the Mediterranean, a few miles from the Spanish border,
and within sight of the Pyrenees. It also has great facilities, including
two pools, four tennis courts, a lake, a ***hotel, top class restaurant, and
comfortable apartments.
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de FalgosThe vast Falgos estate sits right on the border with Spain,
in a fabulous sun-soaked spot between the sea and the mountains. The 18-hole
course (par 70, 5047m) requires some flair and imagination.
As well as golf, the estate offers hunting, fishing and walking.
- Designer: Alain DEHAYE
- Year built: 1992
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 70
- Length: 5047m
- Access: Free
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 Font-Romeu
This 9-hole course is set high in the hills on naturally undulating terrain,
and offers a varied game against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery.
Nearby, at Font-Romeu and Cerdagne, there’s great walking country,
thermal springs and opportunities for water sports. While you’re in the
area, sample the Catalan culinary specialities.
- Designer: Jean GARAIALDE
- Year built: 1985
- Number of holes: 9
- Par: 34
- Length: 2348m
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De Nîmes CampagneRanked by a leading French golf magazine as one
of the six best courses in France, Golf de Nîmes Campagne is a private
course that welcomes guest players.
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