Taking a golf break in the country of France was never easy. With the popularity of Euro star rising day by day, Paris is just at a distance of two hours (by train) from center of ‘London’. This capital of France is encompassed with several charms. Due to this, most of the golf enthusiasts would hate to trade attractions of city for country during pursuing golf break in this European country. Fortunately, such a trading is not required, as certain best courses of golf in France are at a stone throw distance from Paris, thereby letting you to have visit to capital combined with certain rounds of the classic golf.
The finest golf adjoining Paris has been concentrated in 3 regions: Versailles, Fontainebleau, and Chantilly. All three of them feature a gorgeous countryside as well as certain outstanding courses of golf. Chantilly possesses the broadest and the most excellent range of golf courses. Let 5 best golf courses near Paris be studied.
Paris International Golf Club
This is the only course in the country of France to be premeditated by Jack Nicklaus, the ‘Golden Bear’ himself. Paris International Golf Club is being consistently rated as amongst the best enjoyable and maintained courses for visiting for golf in the vicinity of Paris. The rating has been done by none other than visitors. Of Course, club house needs to be viewed to be thought of. It’s elegantly designed, enormous, and has an immense luxury including swimming pool and a spa.
Chantilly Vineuil
This golf course finds its place in the top five golf courses of Europe. Tom Simpson, the legendary holds the credit of designing Chantilly Vineuil. The very first look gives a traditional feeling, but, at the same time, gives a fair idea of its immaculate maintenance. French Open has been hosted several times by this course. Nick Faldo has won it in the year 1989. The main challenge lies in the fact that accuracy and power need to be commensurate to each other, so as to avert ending up being in woodland or being numerous bunkers. Chantilly Vineuil is located at a distance of around 1 mile from the northern part of Chantilly, along with a distance of around 30 miles from Paris.
Fontainebleau
This classic golf course has also been designed by Tom Simpson. There can be no second opinion regarding the fact that Fontainebleau is the most pleasurable one out of the 3 courses designed by him. The layout and landscape give an English feel. The Art Deco Clubhouse is, indeed, great, and an ideal place for relaxing between the rounds.
Chateau d’Augerville
This course is located near to Fontainebleau. It’s referred to as being amongst the hidden gems of the golf courses of France. It stands out from other courses in terms of the blind shots and challenge presented by every hole.
Golf National Albatross
This course now hosts French Open. It’s known as the toughest course in the country of France. If you are brave enough of handling this Championship Course, Golf National Albatross is the best course to visit.
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