Golfing Breaks in the Dordogne, France

An avid golfer likes nothing more than taking hisSouillac Golf and Country Club, Golf d'Aubazine and
or her favourite sport overseas for a golfingGolf de Porcelain de Limoges.
break. There are hundreds of destinationsThe Souillac Golf and Country Club features a
worldwide available to the UK golfer. The USA fordriving range, putting green and clubhouse with
instance has numerous world class courses andrestaurant and bar which sits alongside the tree
the hospitality is second to none. However, it canlined, 18 hole, par 67 course.
be a little far for a short break. Ireland is muchThe course is very forgiving yet still has plenty of
closer to home, but if you are looking to escapebunkers and other hazards to test even the most
to slightly warmer climates, it may not be forseasoned pros.
you. France may be the answer to your golfingIt is important on a golfing break that there are
break prayers. Close to home, with betterother activities in the area to keep you and the
weather, un-crowded golf courses and all thefamily amused when off the course and the
baguettes you can shake a golf club at.Dordogne region has a wealth of activities to
For the UK golfer, there are numerous affordablekeep you occupied when off the golf course such
ways to hop over to France. With hundreds ofas walking, cycling, fishing, canoeing, water skiing
departures every day, you can got either byand the number 1 thing to do while in France,
plane, train or boat.drinking wine and eating cheese.
The Dordogne region in South West France is anRugby fans will be in their element as Toulouse is
ideal location for a golfing break. Reachable by cara hotbed for rugby union during the September to
in under 10 hours and the area is served byApril season.
Toulouse, Bergerac and Limoges airports, all ofGetting away from the British weather is one of
which are within an hour and a half transfer.the key reasons golfers play abroad and the
The Dordogne region has numerous qualityDordogne has great golfing weather, enjoying
courses including the exceptional course at thewarm dry summers and mild winters.