Discover a selection of six Golfy Network golf courses in France. Golf courses, charming accommodation, tasty restaurants and local markets, these addresses have everything to seduce.
Fancy a holiday that combines a passion for golf with the pleasures of fine dining? South-West France, from the Pyrenees to the Haute Vienne, is a dream destination for gourmet golfers. With its golf courses, picturesque villages, authentic markets and regional specialities, this is a unique getaway where every stage combines swing and delights.
Facing the majestic Pic du Midi, the 18-hole Golf Country Club de Bigorre is set in undulating terrain that blends in perfectly with the surrounding countryside. This technical but accessible course will win you over with the diversity of its holes, the quality of its greens and, above all, the exceptional panoramic views of the Pyrenean peaks.
On-site, the Domaine du Golf Country Club de Bigorre offers rooms with terraces overlooking the green or the mountains. Simple comfort and a peaceful atmosphere: ideal for prolonging the serenity of a day on the fairway. Take a seat at the Pic & Putt brasserie, where you can sample local produce and enjoy one of the region's best views.
In the heart of the Périgord forest, Golf de la Marterie offers a superb 18-hole course with a varied and technical layout. With lakes, shady clearings and gentle slopes, this course offers a wide variety of playing situations. It's ideal for players looking for peace and quiet and nature. The lodges at La Marterie offer a peaceful, eco-friendly stay. Each 40m² lodge is of the highest standard and comfort, with a private Jacuzzi and views over the golf course.
The restaurant at La Marterie features local Périgord produce. Périgourdine salad, Périgourdine burger (with foie gras and smoked duck breast) and a menu that changes according to local produce. The perfect place for lunch on the terrace after 18 holes or for dinner.
In the heart of the Sauternes vineyards, Golf du Sauternais offers a flat, wooded and peaceful 18-hole course, perfectly suited to golfers looking for a flowing, relaxing game. Fairways lined with vines and water features dotted around the course create an elegant, bucolic setting.
The Sauternes lodges - wooden dwellings on stilts built like carrelets, traditional fishermen's huts from the Gironde region, with a private spa on the terrace - combine uniqueness, comfort and respect for the environment.
As for flavours, don't miss the Sauternes golf restaurant, which serves seasonal bistronomic cuisine. And for an exceptional experience, book a table at the Lalique restaurant (1 Michelin star) at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, just a few minutes from the estate.
Between forests, orchards and hills, Golf d'Albret offers a natural, undulating course in the heart of the Gascon countryside. Playing here means playing to the rhythm of the countryside, between fruit trees and uninterrupted views of the surrounding fortified towns. A pleasant, varied layout that will appeal to golfers who love gentle landscapes and a friendly atmosphere.
The La Gascoghna residence, close to the course, offers warm and simple accommodation, typical of the South-West, where you'll feel right at home.
Restaurant Le 19 du Golf d'Albret features local produce: foie gras, duck breast, fruity wines and local specialities to delight food lovers. This cosy venue offers refined, convivial cuisine, to be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the green. In the evening, let yourself be surprised by the restaurant's entertainment and themed evenings, perfect for sharing a festive moment over generous dishes.
This 18-hole course, just a few minutes from the centre of Limoges, offers an accessible, enjoyable and very green game. Between woods and lakes, the golf of Saint Lazare-Limoges offers a wide variety of courses in a calm, bucolic setting. An excellent option for a city-break golf course combining sport and culture.
On-site, the Résidence Saint-Lazare offers accommodation just a stone's throw from the tee-off, in a leafy setting. Convenient and relaxing for a car-free break.
The golf restaurant, Le Green Saint-Lazare, offers a tasty daily menu based on local produce. Limousin beef is available in a variety of forms: burger, fillet, rib, etc. Try the farmhouse Limousin veal liver or the home-made foie gras. An ideal gourmet stop-off before or after your game.
Just a few kilometres from Poitiers, the Poitiers-Mignaloux golf course offers a pleasant layout in the heart of a wooded park. Wide fairways, century-old trees and well-tended greens make for a relaxing round of golf in a lush green setting.
The Hôtel Manoir de Beauvoir*, housed in a stylish residence, welcomes visitors in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Ideal for a charming stay.
Its restaurant, Le Cèdre, offers traditional cuisine with a rich flavour using fresh local produce. The menu changes with the seasons and will delight you with its semi-gastronomic dishes and original creations, not forgetting the fine selection of mature goat's cheeses from the Poitou region. A fine dining experience in a refined setting.
Around the Golf de Bigorre
It's impossible to overlook the Tarbais bean, the jewel in the crown of local produce, often cooked in cassoulet. At the markets in Tarbes or Bagnères-de-Bigorre, try the black pig from Bigorre, or the famous black chicken from Astarac-Bigorre, which Henri IV used to enjoy in his ‘poule au pot’. For dessert, try the famous spit-roasted cake, slowly cooked over a wood fire.
Around the Golf de la Marterie
Here, foie gras is king, as are Périgord black truffles, a veritable culinary diamond. Stroll through the Sarlat-la-Canéda market, renowned for the quality of its produce. Claude Salat and his team from Périgord Fromages, Bonne Adresse By Golfy, are cheesemongers and creameries present at the various markets in the Dordogne.
Around the Sauternes Golf Course
If you're passing through the region, this is the perfect opportunity to try Sauternes, a sweet wine with notes of honey and apricot, ideal with local foie gras.
For dessert or a gourmet break, try a canelé bordelais, a speciality that is caramelised on the outside and melts on the inside.
Around the Golf d'Albret
The gastronomy of Gascony is a source of pride here: foie gras, duck confit, duck breast, all accompanied by a glass of Armagnac at the end of the meal. Take a diversion to the town of Nérac, with its rich royal past, and book a table at L'Art de Vivre, for regional cuisine revisited with finesse.
Around the Saint-Lazare golf course
When it comes to flavours, Limousin beef is tender and tasty, and Chabichou, a much-loved soft goat's cheese. Take advantage of the Halles de Limoges to stock up on local produce.
Around the Poitiers-Mignaloux golf course
In the region, try the farci poitevin, a rustic and fragrant dish, or the local goat's cheeses, accompanied by a glass of Haut-Poitou white wine.
From fairways to markets, from greens to gourmet tables, every stage is an opportunity to savour the richness of our terroirs. So, are you ready to swing to the rhythm of regional specialities?