Ranked amongst the best courses of Continental Europe, the Golf du Medoc is a must for golfers who appreciate a good sporting challenge. So come and test yourself on one of the two courses The Chateaux Golf Course. 6316 meters. A championship course corresponding with the pure tradition of a Scottish links set in a preserved environment. The Vignes Golf Course. 6220 meters long with a par of 71. A typically regional landscape it has Long par-5 holes with carefully designed greens. You will find a wide variety of playing situations. A regular host to outstanding national and international events, The Golf du Medoc is additionally a restful stop over for a game of golf before discovering, not only the finest wine estates in the world, but also the pleasures of French gastronomy and the unique life style of an exceptional region.

Located between Arcachon and Bordeaux, this magnificent 18 hole course was designed by the superb Alain Prat. Using a lot of good sense he has avoided any excessive difficulties and the layout only penalizes the players who take one risk too many. The flat terrain has been slightly graded for greater relief, and the sandy sub-soil is ideal for this golf course. It winds its way pleasantly through pine trees and heather, with playing difficulties carefully gauged to avoid scaring the lesser player. Aside from the few water hazards the main problems on Gujan Mestras Golf Course are the bunkers and trees, which generally speaking afford easy access to the greens. Beginners will probably find the going a little harder when dealing with some of the more well protected holes. You can easily play here all year, as the winters are mild. The ground withstands all weathers, and maintenance has been considerably improved.

Gently rolling through a pine forest in a magnificent setting, Lacanau Golf Course could have been a true masterpiece. The layout was designed by John Harris and is simply a good golf course, although half a dozen holes clearly emerge as out of the ordinary. Water hazards are an attractive addiction to the general landscape and call for a little thought before shaping the shot, but they are less than awesome. Naturally, you need to play the course several times to grasp the ideal strategy depending on the tees you choose but here, only the really bad shots are penalised. Although beginners will find a number of holes very tight, golfers of all abilities can spend an invigorating holiday in the sea air close to the Atlantic Ocean. You can play virtually all year at Lacanau Golf Course, as the sandy soil quickly soaks up the rain. The green keeper has worked wonders in keeping the course in prime condition.

This is a truly professional course that opens on the 1st of January 2006, with undulations and islets over 45 hectares, surrounding the buildings, facing the islands dotted on the river Gironde estuary and in the immediate vicinity of the prestigious Margaux vineyard. In preserved natural and gentle greenery, enthusiasts of the small white ball will have to hone their irons so as not to succumb to the charms of the countryside rolling out before them. The more professional players will appreciate the par 3 of 150 meters, or the 12th green on an islet defended by the Gironde. Remember to take care when finishing the course at the 18th hole with a risky shot over the large lake designed at the heart of the course. For practice, a 21 tee driving range has been provided with in addition, a putting green, a chipping green and a practice bunker. Together with a pro-shop and a fine brassiere with terrace to enjoy the scenery in peace and calm.