France Golf & Gourmet Tour
14 nights from AU$9,896.00 per person
Package
14 night package includes:
- 3 nights Regina Hotel, Biarritz
- 3 nights Château des Vigiers, (near Bergerac)
- 2 nights Golf du Médoc Hotel & Spa, Médoc
- 2 nights Château d'Artigny, Loire Valley
- 3 nights Bedford Hotel, Paris
- 8 rounds of golf (click on 'Golf' tab for more details)
- 14 days Car Rental with full insurance & unlimited milage
- OR English speaking driver for all transfers
- 2 wine tasting tours
- 1 tapas tour of San Sebastian, Northern Spain
- Professional guide (optional) for 2 hour tours of Saint Emilion, Bordeaux and Versailles and Day Tours of Loire Valley and Paris
- Entry tickets for Saint Emilion Sites, Loire Valley castles and Versailles
- Travel book including all travel documents & sightseeing suggestions
- Meet and greet service
- 24 hour local assistance
- All local taxes
Accommodation
Regina Hotel
Overlooking the Bay of Biarritz, Hotel Regina is centrally located, just 300 meters from Biarritz le Phare golf course and a few steps from the city center. Completed in 1907, Le Regina Biarritz building is one of the town’s architectural jewels. Known affectionately as “the Petit Palace”, this iconic Belle Époque building boasts 65 elegantly decorated rooms and suites, whose every detail is inspired by the hotel’s history.
Château des Vigiers
Château des Vigiers is a magnificent castle located in the beautiful countryside to the east of Bordeaux, near Bergerac. Dating back to 1597, the castle is known locally as 'Little Versailles'. Château des Vigiers has been tastefully restored in French country-house style. It is surrounded by its own vineyards and 18-hole golf course. Exposed beams and the stonework create a charming ambiance, enhanced by one of the best gourmet restaurants in the area.
Golf du Médoc Hotel & Spa
Located in the heart of the Médoc vineyards, Golf du Médoc Hotel and Spa is the perfect place for a delicious Golf & Wine tour. This comfortable four-star hotel offers relaxing stays focused on golf and spa activities, as well as vineyards and gastronomy. Each superior room in this hotel near Bordeaux has a terrace opening onto an exceptional setting. With the two best golf courses on site (Les Châteaux Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, Les Vignes Rod Whitman), Golf du Médoc Hotel and Spa is the ideal place for golf & wine enthusiasts.
Château d'Artigny
Château d’Artigny is a grand eighteen-century style castle located in the heart of the Loire Valley, not far from Vouvray wineries. Set in a 65-acre estate, the Château d’Artigny offers palatial bedrooms and an opulent dining room overlooking magnificent formal gardens. Marble, wood panelling and frescoes make this château hotel one of the most elegant in France.
Bedford Hotel
Bedford Hotel is a beautiful four star hotel located in the heart of Paris, close to Concorde Plaza and Champs Elysées. It is elegant and unobtrusive with calm, spacious rooms, and efficient service. The restaurant has been restored to its original 19th century design. At the Bedford Hotel, clients are more than clients: they are welcomed as friends.
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Biarritz Le Phare Golf Course
Biarritz Le Phare golf course was designed by Willie Dunn in the British tradition and is the second oldest golf course in France. Facing the Atlantic ocean and a lighthouse, this relatively flat course offers the best quality of fairways and greens in the region. Since its creation, this course has hosted 17 international championship events and some of the best golfers in the world.
Arcangues Golf Course
Owned by the Arcangues family who have lived in region since 1170 and after whom the village is named, Arcangues golf course is a hilly course requiring considered strategy and a diversity of strokes. Even though the course itself is short, the bunkers and greens have been carefully thought-out, which is typical of its architect Ronald Fream, and makes Arcangues a true challenge. Several holes offer a panoramic view of the course and the Pyrenees mountains. Arcangues Golf Course is one of the most beautiful courses in the Basque country, with a clubhouse offering a typically warm and lively atmosphere.
Château des Vigiers Golf Course
Château des Vigiers golf course carves its way through the working plum orchards, vineyards, lake and oak woods surrounding the Château. The course is ideal for recreational golfing. The 9th and 18th holes present interesting challenges avoiding the water hazards on one side and the Château on the other. Donald Steel, the course architect, considers the 18th hole one of the best he has ever designed, in terms of strategy and setting. In 2008, Château des Vigiers opened a new 9 hole layout, and now features 27 holes offering 3 combinations of 18 holes.
Saint Emilion Golf Course
St Emilion Golf Course is a gem designed by Tom Doak, one of the best architects in the world (Cape Kidnappers, Barnboulge, Pacific Dunes).
The course unfolds in a valley fringed by centenary oak trees, framed by vineyards and located just 6 miles from the village of Saint Emilion.
As with most Tom Doak designs, no earth was moved to create the Saint Emilion golf course, rather one hole follows another in the most natural flowing way.
Médoc Golf Course Les Vignes
Designed by Rod Whitman, Médoc les Vignes course is set in a typically regional landscape where the beauty of the moors and the maritime pines serve to enhance the architect’s design. The long par 5 holes have carefully designed greens, the judiciously placed bunkers call for precise strokes.
The ever changing landscape lanscapes and the delightful setting will meet the expectations of the most demanding players.
Médoc Golf Course Les Châteaux
Host of the 1999 French Open (European PGA Tour), Médoc les Châteaux Golf Course is in the style of a traditional Scottish links course. Wide fairways bordered by heather, gorse, and broom, entice golfers into the delights of carefully preserved nature. Fast greens, influence by winds from the Atlantic Ocean, and technicalities of the layout go to make this championship course a constant challenge. Médoc les Châteaux course is set in the heart of the wine area with each hole named after a Médoc top vintage.
Les Aisses Golf Course
Located in the heart of the Sologne forest, Les Aisses is a 27-hole international-class golf course set in magnificent oak, pine, and silver birch woods. In addition to the serenity of this place, visitors will enjoy the diversity of this challenging course, which offers a remarkable combination of huge bunkers and water hazards along the fairways.
The Albatros (2018 Ryder Course at Le Golf National)
The Albatros is a championship golf course at Le Golf National, site of the French Open (part of the European PGA). For the last ten years, it has been was ranked by Golf Weekly Magazine, as the 3rd best European professional tournament venue. The Albatros also hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Although just 20 miles from Notre Dame cathedral in central Paris, you could easily be mistaken for thinking you are in Ireland playing on this blowy, Irish links desinged course. As a result of the challenging conditions, the Albatros is considered as one of the toughest courses in Europe where playing one’s handicap is a great performance.
Attractions
Biarritz
The refined sophistication of elegant Biarritz is hugely appealing: big name fashion boutiques rub shoulders with independent designers, VIPs, celebrities and major events all contribute to the town’s renown. Biarritz is a holiday destination with an exceptional quality of life. The appeal of the town is characterized in its architectural diversity. Local gastronomy, delicious regional produce, its sports culture and many sports events make Biarritz an outstanding holiday resort.
Tapas Tour of San Sebastian
Going for tapas is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Spanish Pays Basque. Anything can be tapas - paella, croquettes, ham and cheese on toast, truly anything. As long as it is small and served with your drink, it is tapas. If you start eating tapas, you finish eating tapas, and you don't stop until you're full. If you take a tapas tour, you'll visit lots of bars and probably only take one tapas in each place. Common tapas dishes include: Allioli - Garlic mayo, Albóndigas – Meatballs, Aceitunas – Olives, Bacalao – Cod, Boquerones – Anchovies, Berenjenas - Eggplant/Aubergine, Calamares - Fried squid rings., Caracoles – Snails, Cazón - Dogfish, usually fried., Chorizo - Spicy sausage.
Wine Tasting visit at Château Figeac
Figeac is a very ancient estate, going back at least as far as the 2nd century AD. The site has been continually inhabited since then. Figeac continues to be the largest estate in the commune of Saint-Emilion, with 40 hectares of vines located in a small area which is often referred to as "Graves de Saint-Emilion (same as Cheval Blanc).
Bergerac
Bergerac is located on the banks of the Dordogne River. It is among the largest towns in the region. The highlight of a trip to Bergerac is the old town. This part of the town has some lovely streets and squares to explore, and a variety of boutique type shops. There are also several restaurants in 'old-town' Bergerac among the attractive medieval half-timbered streets, and some open-air cafes where you can pass a very pleasant hour just watching people going about their business.
Perigord (Guided DayTour)
Perigord is one of the largest and most picturesque ‘departments’ in France. This tour will take you to Beynac and La Roque-Gageac. Beynac is a French medieval village perched on a rock, famous for its castle which was conquered by Richard Lionheart’s men. La Roque- Gageac is one of the most spectacular villages in the Dordogne with often little more than a row of riverside houses squeezed between cliffs and the river.
Château Pichon Longueville Wine Tasting
Taste the highly regarded wine from the Pichon-Longueville winery. In the 17th century, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville, planted the Pichon-Longueville vines and very quickly established a great reputation for his wine. Today the Château’s wines are world-renowned.
Bordeaux (2hr Guided Tour)
Situated on the banks of the Garonne, Bordeaux has more than 2000 years of history to share. The city’s incredible architectural heritage dates back to the XVIIIth century. Today, Bordeaux is a wine-lovers paradise. Some of France’s most prestigious vintages have passed through here: Châteaux Petrus, Haut Brion, Margaux. Many visitors also enjoy just relaxing in the towns many squares with their sunny terraces, great food and fine coffee.
Spa Cinq Mondes - Médoc Hotel and Spa
Heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, fitness room, massage, personalised treatments. This wellness centre has everything required to help you relax and rejuvenate after a tiring morning on the golf course.
Château de Cognac
Learn about the intricacies of making world-class cognac. Cognac is crafted from the wine, eaux-de-vie, using extremely stringent regulations specific to cognac. Distillation takes place between November and by March. An eau-de-vie becomes cognac once it has been aged in oak barrels.
Château de Chenonceau & Château de Cheverny (Guided Day Tour)
Built in 1513, Château de Chenonceau is the jewel of the French Renaissance period. Renowned for its five-arched bridge over the Cher river, over the centuries, this castle and has been gifted to many kings’ wives, including Catherine de Medicis, who inspired the magnificent gardens in front of the castle. Cheverny castle is the most magnificently furnished château in the Loire Valley and impresses most visitors with the quality of its furniture and the authentic and refined charm of its interior decoration.
Château de Versailles (2h Guided Tour)
Château de Versailles was originally a hunting lodge used by Louis XIII. Louis XIV made Versailles his residence in the second part of the 17th century. This royal palace features splendid apartments as well as magnificent gardens, which are a perfect example of French landscape gardening. The mirror gallery, recently restored, and the king’s room remain places not to be missed.
Paris (Guided DayTour)
Enjoy a personal guided tour of Paris's most spectacular sites: Montmartre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Le Louvre Museum, Champs Elysées, The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, St-Germain des Près.
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This 14 night golf holiday to France, is aimed at golfers who enjoy outstanding golf, food and wine, in equal measures. No country in the world is better known for it's gastronomy than France. This unique package offers you the opportunity to play the best golf courses in France, whilst tucking into the delights of fine French food and wine along the way. With 3 nights in Biarritz, 3 nights near Bergerac, 2 nights in Medoc, 2 nights in the Loire Valley and finally 2 nights in Paris, this tour offers a diverse and enriching golf and gastronomy experience of a lifetime.
Working closely with our partners on the ground in France, Golf Explorer has selected boutique hotels and experiences to appeal to our discerning client base. Incorporate as many of the suggested guided tours and sightseeing opportunities as you chose. Speak to us about tailoring a French Golf and Gastronomy tour that really suits your individual needs.
Our hand-picked boutique hotels ooze charm and character and offer a luxury stay with the personal touch. If it is culture you are looking to incorporate into your golf holiday, then France offers this is spades. See the magnificent châteaux of the Loire Valley region up close and personal, visit the iconic sites and world-renowned art galleries of Paris.
With golf at prestigious courses such as Biarritz le Phare Golf Course, Saint Emilion Golf Course and The Albatros (Ryder Cup course at Le Golf National), the 8 rounds incorporated into this package will certainly not disappoint.
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