Tour Golf Club
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Going to a golf break in France has never been so easy. With the Eurostar now faster and more popular than ever, Paris is just a comfortable journey two hours by train from central London. The French capital has numerous charms, and many golfers hate to trade the attractions of the city to the country, while in a golf getaway in France. Fortunately there is no need, as some of the best golf courses in France are a short distance from Paris, which allows you to combine a visit to the capital with some rounds of golf classic.
The best golf near Paris is concentrated in three regions: Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Versailles. All three have beautiful scenery and some outstanding golf courses, but Chantilly has the widest and best range of courses, there is much to enjoy in Fontainebleau and Versailles too.
Here are five of the best golf holiday near Paris:
Paris International Club Golf
The only golf course in France to be designed by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus, Paris International Golf Club is consistently rated by visitors as one of the best preserved and courses welcome to visit for golf near Paris. The clubhouse has to be seen to be believed, it is huge, elegant design and has luxurious facilities include a spa and swimming pool.
Chantilly Vineuil
Widely have to be the best golf course in France and ranked as one of the five best golf courses in Europe, Chantilly Vineuil was designed by the legendary Tom Simpson at the beginning of the 20th century and is traditionally established and immaculately maintained. This course has hosted the French exhibition numerous times, with Nick Faldo to win here in 1989. It is a challenging course - you need combining precision with the power to avoid ending up in the woods or numerous bunkers. Located 1 mile north of Chantilly and 30 miles from the capital, is a Chantilly Vineuil the best options for golf near Paris.
Fontainebleau
Another classic Tom Simpson design, the Fontainebleau is arguably the most enjoyable of the three he designed in France. The golf course is located amidst the largest forest in the country and is ranked in the Top 20 European Top 100 world. It is often remarked that the landscape and the design has a large English as this course (one of the oldest in the country) may provide a taste of home for a golf break in France. The art deco clubhouse is a real pleasure and a great place to relax between rounds.
Château d'Augerville
Situated near Fontainebleau, this course is like a hidden gem of all golf courses near Paris. The design is rare, challenging and rewarding. The variety of this course is what makes it so enjoyable - each hole presents its own unique challenges, including a couple of blind shots that require a brave and steady hand. Diligent golfers will be rewarded in the holes 9 and 18 with a walk to the beautiful 17th century chateau (also a luxury hotel) where you can have lunch on the terrace and watch other golfers trying to address some of the most difficult holes.
National Golf Albatross
Now the house of the French Open, Golf National Albatros has been voted by the European Pro Tour as the best second on the European Tour. Not for the faint hearted and is renowned as one of the most difficult golf courses in France. With its streets causing complicated and amateurs more than a few headaches is a true Championship course. However, if you're feeling brave enough to deal with you will be rewarded with a great round of golf at one of the best designed in the world.
Morgan Clarke is the Chairman of Your Golf Holidays (http://www.yourgolfholidays.com/around-paris-golf-breaks-holidays.html), a company that has been providing golf holidays around the world for over 25 years. The award-winning specialist tour operator is privately-owned and determined to ensure that both experienced golfers and novices will enjoy an unforgettable experience wherever they choose to holiday.