Looking for 18 holes? Golf Courses in Provence and Cote d’Azur

When you think of a golfing holiday, Provence may not be the place that first springs to mind. Perhaps it’s Scotland or Ireland that you think of first. While we agree that golf may have been invented in Scotland, and almost any golfer would love to play at the Old Course St Andrews. In addition, Ireland had 400+ golf courses, including Lahinch, which skirts the Atlantic coastline.

Club House Cannes Mandelieu Old Course ©France Martine NOBAR

However, if you want a Mediterranean golf experience with great weather, blue skies and a culinary reputation, we have compiled the following golfing guide for Provence, Alpes and Côte d’Azur. The following list is organized by department within the region, and we will continue to add to the list once we finish golfing.

Alpes Maritimes

The Alpes-Maritimes department stretches from the French Riviera beaches to the southern Alps ski resorts to the Italian border. Surrounded by the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Alpes-Maritimes includes densely populated urban areas and famous Côte d’Azur cities. However, from vineyards to hiking trails, plenty of untouched wilderness awaits exploration. And there are many options for golfers.

Vistor Guide to Alpes Maritimes

Golf Club de Biot
1369 route d’Antibes
06410 Biot

18 holes | Par 69| Length 4,583 m
This course offers Individual and group lessons for beginners to high-level players. Read more here.

Golf de Monte Carlo
Mont Agel Road
06320 La Turbie

18 holes | Par 71| Length 6,004 m m
It is an extraordinary golf club that overlooks the sea. Open daily by reservation, this course has an elegant clubhouse. The restaurant on site is open for lunch from noon to 3 pm, and a bar opens at 8 am.

Golf d’Opio Valbonne
Route de Roquefort Les Pins
06650 Opio

18 holes | Par 73 | Length 5658 m
Located between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, this golf course has a 4* hotel on site (Château de la Bégude).

Golf Mandelieu-La Napoule ©France Pierre BEHAR

Old Course – Cannes – Mandelieu
265 Route du Gold
06210, Mandelieu

18 holes | Par 71| Length 5,577 m
An excellent golf course opens every day of the year. Have lunch on the course and enjoy a beautiful view. Read more here.

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Riviera Golf de Barbossi
802 Avenue des Amazones
06210, Mandelieu-La Napuole

18 holes | Par 71| Length 5,461 m
It is a golf course with amazing views that was established in 1991. A hotel, spa, restaurant, and golf studio are on site. The wellness studio offers yoga, pilates, sonotherapy, and bachata. Read more here.

Royal Mougins Golf Club
424 Avenue du roi
06250 Mougins

18 holes | Par 71| Length 6,004 m
A fantastic 18-hole golf course is open to everyone. They offer a hotel and golf combo for an enjoyable weekend. Read more here.

Alpes de Haute Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is nature’s patchwork quilt featuring mountains, gorges, rolling valleys, lavender fields and pockets of remote villages and busy towns. The Durance River plays an essential role in this department, featuring high mountain peaks of the Alps and the lower alpine foothills with remote villages. While there are other rivers, most of the watershed from the mountains runs down the Durance towards the Mediterranean. Here is our visitor’s guide to this part of Provence.

Golf du Luberon
1 Chemin du Golf La Grande Gardette
04860 Pierrevert

18 holes | Par 72
It is a wonderful course with a beautiful location. Open daily from 7 am-8 pm. The restaurant is a nice treat after playing a round of golf.

Golf de Gap Bayard
Plateau de Bayard
05000 Gap

18 holes | Par 72
A golf course located in the mountains with breathtaking views. Very friendly course with fine dining on-site.

Bouches du Rhône

Like other departments, the Bouches du Rhône combines large urban centres and unspoilt countryside. Visible traces of Roman history weave throughout the region, which is one of many reasons to visit Arles and its monuments. Beautiful Aix-en-Provence and seaside Marseille, France’s second-largest city after Paris, have top-quality cultural events, art exhibits, festivals, and vibrant culinary scenes. For many visitors, the Bouches du Rhône is their arrival point in Provence, whether they arrive by plane at the Aéroport Marseille Provence in Marignane or by train. There are plenty of options for golfers in the Bouches du Rhône.

Visitor Guide to the Bouches du Rhône

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Domaine de Manville Hotel Golf and Spa
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence

18 holes | For more specifics on each hole, click here.
A unique golf course that prides itself on its eco-friendly course. While on the course, you are surrounded by local species, including oak, pine, and olive trees. Also on-site is a hotel, spa, kids club, and restaurant.

Read more about this resort here.

Golf d’Aix-en-Provence 
1335 chemin de Granet
13090 Aix en Provence, France

An 18-hole golf course that is open year-round and lets you book up to 48 hours in advance. More information here.

Golf Club d’Aix Marseille
Aix Marseille Golf Club
Domaine de Riquetti
13290 – Les Milles

An 18-hole golf course that offers lessons, a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping area for practice. A lovely restaurant on site has a shaded terrace with a beautiful view.

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Golf International de Pont Royal
Domaine & Golf de Pont Royal
13370 Mallemort – France

Designed by Severiano Ballesteros, this 18-hole golf course offers a challenge with slope ratings ranging from 134 to 149 for professionals. Pont Royal was awarded World Golf France’s best golf course in 2021 and 2022. They also have a 6-hole practice course as part of their training center.

Golf International de Pont Royal ©Le Pelley S.

Golf Ouest Provence
Combre Road
13140 Miramas

18 holes | Length 5,530m
A golf course surrounded by nature, including bodies of water. The club prides itself on their welcoming atmosphere and attractive prices.

Guide to the Villages of the Alpilles

Golf de Servanes les Alpilles
Route de Servanes,
13890 Mouriès

18 holes | Par 72 | 6049m | Slope 132
Restaurant on site: La Bergerie des AlpillesSet at the base of the Alpilles and only 10 minutes from Les Baux de Provence, this golf course winds its way by olive trees with spectacular views from every hole.

What we love: You start your round on the easiest hole.

Golf Bastide de la Salette
65 impasse des Vaudrans
13011 Marseille

18 holes| Par 72 | Length 5,402 m
Take the train to Marseille, and you can be on the golf course in half an hour. This golf course is 10 minutes from the famous Vieux Port. Enjoy a post-game meal at Bastide de la Salette Restaurant.

What we love: The architects saved the #1 handicap hole for number 16, a dog leg with a water hazard.

Vaucluse and Luberon

The Luberon region in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southern France is known for its picturesque villages and stunning natural beauty. These nine (9) villages are considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley. In addition to the natural beauty, these golf courses will challenge your course management skills.

Golf du Grande Avignon
Chemin de La Banastière
84270 Vedène, Avignon

18 holes | Par 72| Length 5,867 m
A beautiful golf course surrounded by five (5) lakes and great views. The clubhouse includes a restaurant and bar.

Golf la Cabre d’Or1 Allee du Golf
13480 Cabriès

18 holes | Par 72| Length 6,053 m
A golf course with a restaurant and a hotel is opening soon!

Golf de Saumane
1141 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse road
84800 Saumane de Vacluse

18 holes | Length 6,191 m
An excellent golf course with a driving range, restaurant, and bar on site! Additionally, there is a “Madame Vacances” residence with a pool, tennis court, and fitness room.

Var

The Haut-Var is filled with striking scenery, hilltop villages and plenty of unspoilt nature to explore. The stunning Gorges du Verdon defines the upper limit of the Haut-Var and beautiful villages such as Tourtour (charming streetscapes), Moustiers Sainte-Marie (pottery, a suspended star, and a perched church), Sillans-la-Cascade (known for the waterfall), Bargème (highest village in the Var), and of course lovely Cotignac.

Villages of the Var and Provence Verdon

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Golf Bluegreen
2390 Avenue des Golfs
83700, Var

9 holes | Par 29
An ideal 9-hole course for beginner golfers located in a beautiful environment.

Golf Cap Esterel
304 Avenue de  l’Île d’Or
83530 Agay

9 holes | Length 1,580 m
A golf course overlooking the bay of Agay that is open year-round and has a restaurant open for lunch and dinner.

Golf Club de Beauvallon
Boulevard des Collines
83310 Grimaud

18 holes| Par 69 | Length 6,045 m
This year-round golf course with a golf school academy offers several practice facilities.

Golf Club Saint-Tropez
600 Route du Golf,
83580 Gassin

18 holes| Par 71 | Length 6,045 m
A unique golf course created by Gary Player, one of the most successful players in the history of golf.

Golf Sainte Baume
2664 route de Brignoles
83860 Nans-les-Pins

18 holes| Par 72 | Length 5,982 m
There is a restaurant on location.

What we love: You start your round on a par 5.

Golf Saint-Donat
270 Road to Cannes
06130 Grasse, France

18 holes |More information here.
A beautiful course located in the heart of the Riviera. Open all year round: 9-hole and 18-hole course with a restaurant on site.

Golf Saint-Endréol
4030 route de Bagnols en Forêt
83920 La Motte, France

A golf course located on 370 acres with beautiful views. A spa and restaurant are part of the resort. There is a bar in the clubhouse that offers sandwiches and paninis.

Terre Blanche Golf Resort
3100 Route de Bagnois-en-Forêt
83440 Tourrettes Var Provence

18 holes | Length 6,616 m
A nature-filled golf course ranked in the top three of best golf resorts in continental Europe for the past eight (8) years. The resort includes a 5-star hotel, spa, and restaurants.