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France Courses in the Loire
Golf International Barrière La Baule, St André des Eaux
Ref: FGL001, 18 holes - Par 72, 6700yds 18 holes - Par 72, 6932yds
Glenn Hoddle’s England squad were based here for the 1998 World Cup, and, knowing how fussy those top
flight footballers can be, that means it has to be right up there with the very best. West of Nantes, in the Brière
national park, La Baule boasts two 18 hole championship courses and a nine hole lay out, making 45 in total,
not forgetting a covered practice area and two putting greens. The thatched roofed clubhouse overlooks the
outdoor swimming pool. The original Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas design, since revamped and expanded,
played host to the French Open so
some holes offer the chance to follow
in the footsteps of Nick Faldo and
Seve Ballesteros. The old Red (now
Lucien Barrière) course winds through
mature woodland, skirts a huge lake
around the turn and boasts impressive
bunkers; while Blue (renamed Diane
Barrière-Desseigne) is even longer and
equally challenging with narrow fairways
and some treacherous water hazards,
particularly on the closing stretch. The
resort of La Baule, on the Atlantic coast,
a popular destination for French and
foreign visitors alike, boasts Europe’s
longest beach at 12 kilometres.
Our opinion:
Many world stars have played here. A
great course - follow in their footsteps!
Favourite Hole: 18th.
Golf Club St Jean de Monts, St Jean de Monts
Ref: FGL004, 18 holes - Par 72, 6465yds
Great value itineraries in Atlantic Loire Valley — Call the Golf Desk for a quote
St Jean de Monts from only £329pp
La Baule from only £355pp
Sail overnight from Plymouth-Roscoff,
Sail overnight from Plymouth-Roscoff,
Portsmouth-St Malo or Portsmouth-Caen with a cabin
Portsmouth-St Malo or Portsmouth-Caen with a cabin
2 nights B&B in Hotel Atlantic Thalasso,
2 nights B&B in Hotel Mercure Majestic, La Baule
St Jean de Monts
1 round at St Jean de Monts
1 round at La Baule
1 round at Pornic
1 round at La Bretesche
1 round at Fontenelles
1 round at Savenay
Return overnight sailing from Caen with a cabin
Return overnight from Caen with a cabin
Lucien Barrière from only £476pp
Sail overnight from Plymouth-Roscoff,
Portsmouth-St Malo or Portsmouth-Caen with a cabin
3 nights B&B in Hotel Hermitage, La Baule
1 round at La Baule
1 round at La Bretesche
1 round at St Jean de Monts
Return day sailing from Roscoff, St Malo or Caen
To book call our Golf Desk on 0330 159 5418 or email golf.desk@brittanyferries.com
This course occupies an exceptional
coastal site. The first 9 holes are
threaded through a thick pine
forest and in parts are some of the
tightest fairways you will encounter.
You then tackle the second 9 which
are pure links with several holes
running along the coastline. It is
certainly one of the best courses
in western France with the course
in great condition and excellent
modern facilities.
Our opinion:
A must play course. Fantastic fun!
Favourite Hole: 5th.
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