France is becoming a major golfing vacation destination. The rich variety of the landscape means that no two golf courses are alike. Golf vacations in Normandy are increasingly popular and provide an unique opportunity to play on magnificent courses with uncrowded fairways and remarkably good value green-fees.

Whether you are a group of golfers looking for an exclusive rental in Normandy or as a family searching for a golfing holiday, Château de l'Isle-Marie could be the answer. There are superb golf courses nearby the château to enjoy your favorite game.

Normandy has more than its fair share of attractive and challenging golf courses including the 72 par parkland course at Omaha Beach. This golf club near Bayeux overlooks the D-Day beaches. Scenes from Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan where filmed on Omaha Beach golf course.

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Golf Omaha Beach

The 27 hole Omaha Beach golf course Port-en-Bessin near Bayeux is a international standard golf course spectacularly located on the cliffs above Omaha Beach and enjoys the largest and fastest greens in Normandy.

The signature hole is the 6th hole par 4, a tricky dog-leg right with large bunkers on both sides of the fairway. The green has spectacular views over the Mulberry harbor and Arromanches and other D-Day beaches.
 

Granville

Granville golf course in lower Normandy is a typical links course close to Mont St-Michel. North of Granville and running along the coast of Normandy, the sea breeze allows it to be played all times. It offers undulating fairways and is a challenging links course.
 

Fontaney

Fontaney is a true links golf course in La Manche Normandy and is a true ‘seaside links’ located by the sea on sandy soil amid dunes. Fontaney golf course has uneven fairways, thick rough and small deep bunkers and other than its great charm is considered by seasoned and experienced golfers to be the most challenging golf course in Normandy. Golf lessons are also available.

Golf  Barriere of Deauville

The 27 hole Golf Barriere golf course in Deauville, Normandy runs through woodland with fine views of the swish town of Deauville and its beach resort. The 17th hole on the private country club golf course is one signature hole with an elevated tee offering panoramic views of Normandy. Golf widows can pamper themselves with an head-to-toe spa treatment, some well earned boutique shopping or a flutter in one of the opulent Casinos in Deauville.

Flights run daily into Deauville Aiport from London Stanstead and car rental in Deauville is easy.

The ports of Cherbourg, Dieppe, Le Havre and Caen are served by fast sea cats, daylight and overnight ferries and daily flights into Deauville airport. With sixteen golf clubs in close proximity Normandy should feature high on any golfers wish list. Chateau de l’Isle-Marie is within easy driving distance of the best golf courses in Normandy and is a superb venue for a Chateau golf holiday.