| Going on a golf break in France has never been | | | | miles away from the capital, the Chantilly Vineuil is |
| easier. With the Eurostar now faster and more | | | | one of the best options for golf near Paris. |
| popular than ever, Paris is only a comfortable two | | | | Fontainebleau |
| hour train journey from the centre of London. | | | | Another classic Tom Simpson design, the |
| The French capital has numerous charms, and | | | | Fontainebleau is arguably the most enjoyable of |
| many golf enthusiasts will be loathe to trade the | | | | the three he designed in France. The golf course |
| attractions of the city for the country while on a | | | | is set amidst the largest forest in the country and |
| golf break in France. Luckily there's no need to, as | | | | is ranked in the European Top 20 and World Top |
| some of the best golf courses in France are | | | | 100. It is often remarked that the landscape and |
| within striking distance of Paris, allowing you to | | | | layout have a remarkably English feel so this |
| combine a visit to the capital with some rounds of | | | | course (one of the oldest in the country) can |
| classic golf. | | | | provide a taste of home for those on a golf |
| The best golf near Paris is concentrated in three | | | | break in France. The art deco clubhouse is a real |
| regions: Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Versailles. All | | | | treat and a great place to relax between rounds. |
| three feature beautiful countryside and some | | | | Chateau d'Augerville |
| outstanding golf courses; though Chantilly has the | | | | Situated near Fontainebleau, this course is |
| widest and best range of courses, there's plenty | | | | something of a hidden gem out of all the golf |
| to enjoy in Fontainebleau and Versailles as well. | | | | courses near Paris. The design is unusual, tricky |
| Here are five of the best courses for a golf | | | | and rewarding. The variety of this course is what |
| holiday near Paris: | | | | makes it so enjoyable - each hole presents its |
| Paris International Golf Club | | | | own unique challenge including a couple of blind |
| The only golf course in France to be designed by | | | | shots that require a brave and steady hand. |
| the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus, Paris | | | | Diligent golfers will be rewarded on the 9th and |
| International Golf Club is consistently rated by | | | | 18th holes with a walk up to the beautiful 17th |
| visitors as one of the best maintained and | | | | Century chateau (also a luxury hotel), where you |
| enjoyable courses to visit for golf near Paris. The | | | | can take lunch on the terrace and watch other |
| club house has to be seen to be believed; it's | | | | golfers as they try to tackle some of the more |
| enormous, elegantly designed and has luxurious | | | | challenging holes. |
| facilities that include a spa and a swimming pool. | | | | Golf National Albatros |
| Chantilly Vineuil | | | | Now the home of the French Open, Golf National |
| Widely reckoned to be the best golf course in | | | | Albatros has been voted by the European Tour |
| France and ranked as one of the Top 5 golf | | | | Pro's as the second best course on the entire |
| courses in Europe, Chantilly Vineuil was designed | | | | European tour. It's not for the faint hearted and is |
| by the legendary Tom Simpson at the beginning | | | | renowned as one of the toughest golf courses in |
| of the 20th- Century and is traditionally laid out | | | | France. With its tricky fairways causing pros and |
| and immaculately kept. This course has hosted | | | | amateurs alike more than a few headaches, it's a |
| the French Open numerous times, with Nick Faldo | | | | true Championship course. However, if you're |
| winning it here in 1989. It's a challenging course - | | | | feeling brave enough to tackle it you'll be |
| you'll need to combine accuracy with power to | | | | rewarded with a great round of golf on one of |
| avoid ending up in the woodland or numerous | | | | the best designed courses in the world. |
| bunkers. Located 1 mile north of Chantilly and 30 | | | | |