Golf in Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur
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Golf de l’Estérel
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Golf de Saint Endréol
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Garden Golf Club Avignon
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Golf des Lavandes
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Sainte Victoire Golf Club
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Golf Grand Avignon
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Golf du Luberon
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Golf Marseille la Salette
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Golf de Barbaroux
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Golf de Sainte Maxime
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Golf de Pont Royal
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Golf Gap Bayard
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Golf de la Sainte Baume
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Golf de Servanes
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Golf Pass Provence 23
Provence Country Club
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Golf de Roquebrune
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Golf Dolce Fregate
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Golf in Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur Benefiting from an exceptionally sunny climate, the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region is a fantastic golfing destination for both amateur and confirmed players.
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The Golf Pass Provence 17 golf partners courses The “Golf Pass Provence” opens the doors to 17 beautiful golf courses in 5 different areas of the Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur region.
Roquebrunesur-Argens 17
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Garden Golf Club Avignon Designed by Géry Watine and Thierry Sprecher, this gently-curved course is interspersed with 30 bunkers protecting the little greens, some of which are perched on hillocks. Watch out for the 6th, 14th and 15th holes! And water, water is everywhere… 12 holes in all are adorned with lakes, reservoirs and cascading ponds, home to splashing ducks and Florida turtles. However, only the 3rd hole - a 150-metre par 3 - obliges you to cross it to reach the green, perched on a little peninsula masked by vegetation… A delicious course, of reasonable length for a par 72. Director: Thierry VATTIER Year of opening: 1987
+33 (0)4 90 33 39 08 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 33 43 24 info@gardengolfavignon.com
www.gardengolfavignon.com
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Sainte Victoire Golf Club The Sainte Victoire Golf Club is set against the magical backdrop of Sainte Victoire mountain - you can lap up the views from every hole - and the beautiful Château l’Arc, around which the course is built. The internationally-famed artist Bernard Buffet fell in love with this sumptuous 17th-century Provencal bastide, where he set up home and decorated the adjacent chapel. It now harbours a prestigious, four-star hotel and 2 restaurants. The layout is carved into stunning, hilly scenery and winds between pines and dry garrigue. The main difficulties are the numerous lakes - very impressive at the 8th and 18th holes - and three-tier greens. Combining an unforgettable decor with a challenging round of golf, this course is a must for confirmed players. Architect: Robert TRENT JONES II Director: Stéphane BRUGGER
+33 (0)4 42 29 83 43 Fax : +33 (0)4 42 53 42 68 saintevictoiregolfclub@wanadoo.fr
www.saintevictoiregolfclub.com
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Golf du Luberon Located near Manosque, and forming part of the town of Pierrevert, the Golf du Luberon is a delightful, 18-hole golf course, nestling right in the heart of Provence. Bathed in a palette of colours from sunrise to sunset, the layout offers breathtaking vistas over the Alps and surrounding olive groves, and promises a wonderful change a scene for golfers of all levels. What’s more, each hole is named personally in reference to previous golfing exploits, a particular characteristic of the site, or the local landscapes! Architect: ARTEA Director: Philippe BERRUT Year of opening: 1988
+33 (0)4 92 72 17 19 Fax : +33 (0)4 92 72 59 12 info@golf-du-luberon.com
www.golf-du-luberon.com
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Golf de Barbaroux Nestling in the heart of Provence, in 200-acres of majestic, wooded landscapes, this is one of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses! Designed by architects Pete Dye and PB Dye in pure American-style, each hole and water obstacle is a genuine ode to creativity, blending love of nature with technical fantasy. Architect: Pete et Pb DYE Director: Benjamin CATERNET Year of opening: 1987
+33 (0)4 94 69 63 63 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 59 00 93 contact@barbaroux.com
www.barbaroux.com
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Golf de Pont Royal The sun has set up a permanent home at Pont Royal - a gift transcended by the faultless upkeep of this course. The greens roll throughout the year, the closely-mowed fairways welcome your ball with a smile and the 18 holes offer a varied palette of challenges against a backdrop of delicious, unspoiled scenery. Golfers enjoy a delightful voyage between sweet-smelling pine trees, gentle hills and the sparkling water that swathes certain greens. Whether timid beginners, “single-figure” players, joyful groups or professionals, all come to play at one time or another at this unique course designed by Seve Ballesteros. What’s more, you can now take advantage of the new 6-hole “Durance” golf school, forming part of the Leadbetter academy! Architect: Severiano BALLESTEROS Director: Jérôme LAUREDI Year of opening: 1991
+33 (0)4 90 57 40 79 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 57 50 19 info@pontroyal.com
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Golf de la Sainte Baume Golfers will revel in this superb, international course perfect for all levels, niched in the majestic Sainte-Baume hills. The layout blends beautifully into the typically-Provencal environment, filled with the heady scents of pine and garrigue. And no round would be complete without a call at the Club House restaurant, serving delicious Provencal cuisine and offering service with a smile. The bar and restaurant open onto an agreeable terrace with views over the green. Golfing fans and visitors alike can enjoy lunching here every day. Architect: Robert BERTHET Director: Jean BADEA Year of opening: 1988
+33 (0)4 94 78 60 12 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 78 63 52 saintebaume@opengolfclub.com
www.opengolfclub.com/saintebaume
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Golf de Servanes Situated at the foot of the Alpilles, just 10 minutes from Les Baux-de-Provence, the Golf de Servanes whisks golfers away into a world of sunshine, nature, peace and happiness. Scored around the white rocks of the Alpilles, this course, echoing to the sound of cicada song and exhaling perfumes of thyme and lavender, is a genuine ode to Provence. You will enjoy taking a rest in the shade of an olive tree next to the cool, tumbling waters of the lakes between two holes. And after an unforgettable round, don’t forget to stop off at the Club House, housed inside an ancient, 18th-century oil mill! Architect: Tierry SPRECHER Director: Richard STANISLAS Year of opening: 1989
+33 (0)4 90 47 59 95 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 47 52 58 servanes@opengolfclub.com
www.opengolfclub.com/servanes
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Provence Country Club Designed by Jean Garaïalde in 1989 and now heralded as one of the region’s “benchmark” clubs, the Golf Provence Country Club winds its way around the Canal de Carpentras and surrounding rolling landscapes, rocky spurs and copses. The course measures 6099 metres and features white tees and 38 strategically-placed bunkers. Players will appreciate the typically Provencal vegetation. The site is bordered by the Luberon, Mounts of Vaucluse and, in the distance, the Alpilles. Golfers will adore its feast of gorgeous views over lakes and fountains. Director: Jean-François GIRARD Year of opening: 1989
+33 (0)4 90 20 20 65 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 20 32 01 accueil@provencecountryclub.fr
www.provencecountryclub.fr
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Golf de Roquebrune A stunning site between land and sea… The Golf de Roquebrune benefits from an ideal location between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. A genuine haven of peace, this 18-hole course offers a natural layout, combining great golfing with a relaxing stroll. Its greens are designed to blend beautifully into the backdrop of the expansive Plaine de l’Argens. This unique site offers a fabulous golfing experience in perfect harmony with nature. Architects: Michel Gayon & Udo Barth Director: Mathieu SEVESTRE Year of opening: 1985
+33 (0)4 94 19 60 35 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 82 00 22 contact@golfderoquebrune.com
www.golfderoquebrune.com
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Golf de Dolce Fregate Located in Saint Cyr-sur-Mer, between Bandol and the famous “Calanques de Cassis” coastal fjords, the Golf de Dolce Frégate Provence nestles at the foot of the four-star Dolce Frégate Provence hotel, amid the vines and olive trees of Provence, overlooking the stunning Mediterranean Sea. Designed by American architect Ronald Fream in 1992, the Golf de Dolce Frégate Provence comprises 2 courses: the Frégate (Par 72) and Frégalon (Par 29). Fregate 6210-metre course (18 holes, par 72) You will be enchanted by this magical 18-hole course, acclaimed as one of Europe’s most beautiful layouts, with 15 out of 18 holes overlooking the Med! Carved out amid vines and olive trees, the Frégate course is well-balanced and varied. Its hilly and sloping fairways are an excellent challenge for confirmed golfers.The “Golf Exclusive Academy” stages private lessons and programmes for all levels, for golfers looking to get into the swing or perfect their technique. Architect: Ronald FREAM Director: Philippe GROSSET GRANGE Year of opening: 1992
+33 (0)4 94 29 38 00 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 29 96 94 golf-fregate@dolce.com
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Golf de l’Esterel Carved out among umbrella pines and admirably situated at the foot of the Esterel hills, this course designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior offers golfers high-quality, comfortable and memorable play throughout the year Architect: Robert TRENT JONES SENIOR Director: Ludovic GERLERO Year of opening: 1989
+33 (0)4 94 52 68 30 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 52 68 31 golf.esterel@formule-golf.com
www.esterel.formulegolf.eu
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Golf de Saint Endréol Set between Provence and the Côte d’Azur coast, just 30 minutes from Cannes and Saint-Tropez, “Les Domaines de Saint Endréol” estate spans 370 acres of beautifully-preserved countryside sculpted by mother nature… The multi-faceted Golf de Saint-Endréol course, designed by Michel Gayon and inaugurated in 1992, covers 6169 metres and cleverly embraces the seductive and capricious curves of the natural relief. Winding its way under the impressive Rock of Roquebrune - don’t miss sunset when the rock turns flaming red -, it boasts magnificent views along the river Endre and features various water obstacles lined with umbrella pines. Each hole has its own personality, but the star remains the fantastic 13th hole plunging downwards onto an island green… despite appearances it can be tackled by players of all levels! Architect: Michel GAYON Director: Frédéric THUBOEUF Year of opening: 1992
+33 (0)4 94 51 89 89 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 51 89 90 acceuil.golf@st-endreol.com
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Golf des Lavandes Boasting over 300 days of sunshine per year, the beautiful setting of a natural lake reputed throughout Europe for its pure air, and an altitude of 600 metres (a refreshing break from the scorching summer heat), the Golf des Lavandes de Digne-les-Bains is a wonderful place to get away from it all and get your fill of healthy golfing! Lined with pine trees and oaks, some of which are three centuries old, the 200-acre layout combines Mediterranean and mountain vegetation. Forming a succession of loops returning several times to the Club House, it is varied, reasonably easy and cleverly incorporated into the site’s natural environment amid lavender fields.The Club House features a delightful, family-style restaurant, sunny terrace, pool and 13 fully-renovated little rooms welcoming golf program participants and visiting golfers. Architect: Robert BERTHET Director: Chantal SERREs COUSINE Year of opening: 1990
+33 (0)4 92 30 58 00 Fax : +33 (0)4 92 30 58 13 contact@golfdignelalavande.com
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Golf Grand Avignon Welcome to this typical Provencal golf course, suitable for golfers of all levels! Situated to the East of the stunning City of Popes, between town and country, the Golf Grand Avignon offers guests exceptional views over Mont Ventoux and is easy to reach. The site’s natural environment is both charming and relaxing - the 150-acre course is dotted with no less than five lakes, so you’ll have no time to get bored! The fairly flat layout, topped with fabulous vistas, is a treat for both amateur and confirmed players. Stretching to an altitude of 1909 metres, Mont Ventoux - nicknamed the “Giant of Provence” - comes into the picture at the 8th hole. The novel, aquatic driving range features 32 covered and lit bays set facing a lake with an island green... Architect: G. Rouméas Director: Thibaut Pradier Year of Opening: 1990
+33 (0)4 90 31 49 94 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 31 01 21 accueil@golfgrandavignon.com
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Golf Marseille la Salette Golf de la Salette nestles in the 11th arrondissement of Marseille, just 10 minutes from the Vieux Port (Old Port) and under 30 minutes from the TGV railway station and airport. Its rolling, 18-hole layout - par 69, 5214 metres - is carved into a Provencal garden and offers spectacular views over the Garlaban hills and city of Marseille. The driving range, putting green and compact course provide ideal conditions for an introduction to golf, or perfecting your technique. The Club House, lodged inside an ancient Provencal bastide, features a restaurant reputed for its colourful local cuisine, which you can savour outside on the terrace set overlooking the course, in the shade of veteran plane trees… Architect: Michel Gayon Director: Daniel SCARAVONATI Year of opening: 1989
+33 (0)4 91 27 12 16 Fax : +33 (0)4 91 27 21 33 lasalette@opengolfclub.com
www.opengolfclub.com/lasalette
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Golf de Sainte Maxime Located 1 ½ hours from Marseille-Provence airport, the Golf de Sainte-Maxime is an international-level course boasting an exceptional Provencal setting of wild garrigue and cork oaks. Offering stunning views over the Bay of Saint-Tropez, and within easy reach of the villages of Gassin and Grimaud, this 18-hole course spans 160 acres of rolling countryside and features numerous greens overhanging the Med. The first 9 holes offer a succession of elevated tees, inclines and water obstacles as you head down towards Sainte-Maxime, then back up to the Club House. The rest of the course spans a plateau, where players can lap up panoramic views over the Maures and Esterel hills and the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Architect: Donald & Peter HARRADINE Director: Stéphane HASSLER Year of opening: 1991
+33 (0)4 94 55 02 02 Fax : +33 (0)4 94 55 02 03 ste.maxime@bluegreen.com
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Golf Gap Bayard Scored into a plateau, at an altitude of 1250 m, the Golf de Gap-Bayard boasts all the pleasures of the plain, coupled with stunning mountain scenery! The holes are all bordered by forests or meadows and offer breathtaking views over the Ecrins national park and mountains, Ceuze cliff, Durance valley and the town of Gap, which you can admire from a dizzy height of 500 metres at the 9th hole. According to the season, the roughs are bedecked with flowers, wild strawberries, raspberries or mushrooms. And if you’re lucky, you may even come across a wild hare or deer… Architect: Hugues LAMBERT Director: Gilles ROSTAING Year of opening: 1989
+33 (0)4 92 50 16 83 Fax : +33 (0)4 92 50 17 05 gap-bayard@wanadoo.fr
www.gap-bayard.com
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Golf Pass Provence The “Golf Pass Provence” opens the doors to 17 beautiful golf courses in 5 different areas of the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region.
The smart choice for your golfing holiday, the Golf Pass Provence comprises 5 or 3 green fees sold at a set price, valid at 17 partner golf courses in 5 areas of Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur. The Pass is reserved for licensed golfers from outside the region and is intended to encourage visitors to explore Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur to the full, from the Mediterranean shores to the Alps, and the hilltop villages to the lavender fields… This is an ideal way to enjoy a varied golfing experience, topped with sightseeing and a taste of the fabled lifestyle of Provence - in short, the “Golf Pass Provence” offer you a guaranteed successful golfing break, marrying sport and relaxation.This regional initiative also extends to accommodation, and golfers benefit from a variety of special package deals at our regional establishments, coupled with a specific welcome and tee time reservations at the Golf Pass partner courses. We do everything to ensure golfers get into the swing!
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Prices
Prices vary according to seasonThe price of the Golf Pass depends on your chosen season. If you purchase the Pass between two seasons, the high season rate is applicable.
How do I get the Pass?
Low season: November 1st to March 31st
1. Book on line at Golfpass.eu
High season: April 1st to October 31st
Online payment by credit card (Visa and Master Card). The Golf Pass will be ready to collect at the first course on your list.
Basic price (price in €)
www.golfpass.eu
3 green fees: € 135 (Low season) - € 165 (High season) 5 green fees: € 225 (Low season) - € 275 (High season)
2. Book with Golf Parcours Voyages
Golf Parcours Voyages specializes in golfing holidays, tournaments and golfing events in Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur.
www.parcours-voyages.com 3. Book directly at the golf club!
You can book your Pass and selected courses directly by telephone, fax or e-mail. The Golf Pass is payable when you collect it from the first course on your list. 4. Order your Pass with your room!
You can order your Golf Pass when you book your accommodation by telephone, fax or e-mail. The Golf Pass is payable when you collect it from the first course on your list.
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Obligatory golf cart hire at the Golf de Sainte-Maxime The Golf Pass retail price is calculated according to the season, notwithstanding the actual time of purchase Special offers Day access to following courses: Servanes, Luberon, Gap Bayard, Golf des Lavandes One free golf cart for 2 Golf Pass green fee holders at Golf de la Salette. Free dish of the day at the Gap-Bayard restaurant One free drink at the Golf des Lavandes. How do I use the Pass? 1 - The “5 green fee” Pass must be used on 4 different golf courses among the 17 potential courses. 2 - The “3 green fee” Pass must be used on 3 different courses. 3 -The Pass is valid for the following number of days from use of the first green fee: 7 days for the “3 green fee” Pass, 14 days for the “5 green fee” Pass. 4 - The Pass is non-transferable and strictly for the holder’s own use. 5 - Each green fee is valid for 18 holes. 6 - Tee times at each course must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availabilities. Golf course access is subject to individual club rules.
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The Golf Website All information about golf and accomodation 35 golfs of Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur Area 32 different types of accomodation Special offers from incoming travel agencies dedicated to golf.
www.golftourismepaca.fr
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Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur
More information about the golf courses in Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur Area Promotion & Marketing Service Mrs Anne-Marie CARRIERE
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