Golf Holidays in Brittany

Why Book a Golf Break in Brittany

Brittany has long been a popular holiday destination, thanks to the longest coastline in Europe, fantastic food, and charming historic towns.

The Breton character ranges from the remote and isolated shores of the Crozon peninsula to the vibrant centres of Rennes and Nantes, but for the avid golfer, the most important factor will be the fine array of golf courses.

The travelling golfer can choose from quiet bases in the North, or head South for bars, restaurants and casinos, but heading out to the Breton peninsula for a golf holiday is entirely worthwhile.

Golf in Brittany

Names like Dinard, Golf Des Ormes and Saint-Malo are fixtures of golf in Brittany, and present a superb blend of seaside links and lush parkland.

Saint-Laurent is another course in Brittany worthy of inclusion on any golf trip, it has hoste the French Professional Championship as well as the National Open. It is one of the more challenging layouts in Brittany with tree-lined fairways, lakes and strategically positioned bunkers.

Dinard Golf - Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Brittany, France

Golf Des Ormes - Epiniac, Brittany, France

Saint-Malo Hotel, Golf & Country Club - Le Tronchet, Brittany, France

Golf de Saint-Laurent - Ploemel, Brittany, France

Best Golf Resorts in Brittany

Saint-Malo Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Le Tronchet

Course designed by Hubert Chesneau (designer of Le Golf National)
4* Resort set within 100 hectares of scenic countryside
19th Century manor house accommodation

Domaine Des Ormes Resort

Epiniac

Championship course with iconic views of the castle of Les Ormes.
Hotel, apartment and wooden cottages accommodation
Restaurant is famed for its outstanding seafood

Hotel Du Golf De Saint-Laurent

Ploemel

Championship course has hosted numerous tournaments
Located in 100 hectares of woodland
Restaurant run by by Chef Didier Le Baron

Best Golf Courses in Brittany

Dinard Golf

Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

Designed by Tom Dunn
Established in 1887
True links course with spectacular views of the Emerald Coast

Golf Du Val Andre

Pleneuf-Val Andre

Designed by Alain Prat
Established in 1992 & host of the Brittany Open
Amazing seascapes and cliff-top vistas of the Brittany coast

Golf de l'Odet

Benodet

Designed by Robert Berthet
Established in 1986
27-holes set withing 130-hectare estate

Things to do in Brittany off the course

Seafood

Eating a seafood platter by the ocean is one of the great pleasures when on a golf holiday in Brittany. Seafood is best eaten fresh allowing you to enjoy the flavours of the ocean as the cuisine brings the taste of the sea to your plate.

The ocean tang of oysters, the succulence of fresh king scallops, the crunchiness of kouign-amann are all among the tastes of Brittany.

Culture and Heritage

A visit to Mont-Saint-Michel-Bay is a must, the enormous abbey dominates the top of the mound dating back more than a thousand years.

Take a stroll around the narrow streets of ancient towns or visit medieval buildings, stately homes and castles.

Beaches & the Coast

Brittany has the longest coastline in France, when not on the golf course why not recharge with a a boat trip to an island, relaxing on the beach or going for a paddle in the sea.

The coastline of Brittany is also a haven for many marine species which you may just catch a glimpse of. The common bottlenose dolphin, basking sharks, grey seals, Atlantic puffins, razorbills and Northern gannets all make stopovers within the region.

Golf Travel Tips for Brittany

Plane

There are several airlines that fly to Nantes & Dinard airports in Brittany from regional airports within the UK & Ireland.

Train

Gare du Nord is just 2 hours 20 minutes by Eurostar from London and you can continue your journey from Paris abord the TGV Atlantique train to Brittany.

Ferry

With three quarters of its border surrounded by sea, the ferry is an obvious option when travelling to Brittany with two main points of entry at St-Malo and Roscoff.

When to Visit

Best Golfing Weather
Jun to Aug
Best Value
Mar & Oct
High Season
Apr - May & Sep - Oct
Low Season
Nov-Mar

Frequently Asked Questions About Golf in Brittany

How many golf courses are there in Brittany?

There is a total of 42 golf courses in the Brittany region of France, some are dotted along the coastline providing scenic views while others are some of the oldest courses in France.

How much does a golf holiday in Brittany cost?

3 nights accommodation and 2 rounds of golf start from around £200 but can rise to closer £500 during the peak periods.