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11 Nights’ 4 Star accommodation
- Bordeaux – Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons – 4 Nights
- Loire Valley – Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise or Le Manoir Saint Thomas – 2 nights
- Paris – Hôtel Le Littré – 5 nights
5 rounds of golf:
- Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil Course) – Ranked #3 in France
- Golf de Saint Germain (Grand Course) – Ranked #5 in France
- Les Aisses Golf Club – Ranked #8 in France
- Cabot Bordeaux (Les Châteaux Course) – Ranked #9 in France (formerly Golf du Médoc)
- Grand Saint-Emilion Golf Club – Ranked #22 in France
Other Tour Inclusions:
- Shared motorised carts at each round, except Golf de Chantilly & Golf de Saint Germain which are walking courses only
- Daily breakfast
- Day trip to Reims and tastings at one of Frances’ biggest Champagne Houses, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
- Visit to Cognac and a tour & tasting at Remy Martin
- Visit to Saint-Emilion, a medieval UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tour and private wine tasting at a French Châteaux in Bordeaux
- Group Airport transfers
- Group golf / sightseeing/ hotel transfers
- First Class Train ticket by high speed train to Reims (return)
Welcome drinks function
Farewell Dinner
Wi-Fi throughout the hotels
Golf competition
Prizes
Welcome gift
Golf & Tours essential, tailor made Restaurant & Shopping Guide
Fully escorted by Golf & Tours’ fabulous Host, Laura Richards
Flights
All other meals not stated in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
TOUR HOST(S)
TOUR MAP
2027 France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape
September 2027
Register Your Interest
Click on the TOUR OVERVIEW or TOURS DETAILS buttons below to learn more about this amazing tour:
France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape
12 Days | September 2027
Join Golf & Tours for the ultimate joie de vivre golfing escape, a 12-day journey through France that blends exceptional golf with the country’s legendary wine and Champagne, in September 2027.
From the grand châteaux of Bordeaux to the storied fairways outside Paris, this escorted mixed tour is a celebration of everything that makes France irresistible: sought-after golf courses, world-famous cellars, charming villages and effortless French style. It’s the perfect blend of exceptional golf, indulgent experiences and la belle vie.
We begin in Bordeaux, home to some of the finest wine and golf in France. Here you’ll play the award-winning Château Course at Cabot Bordeaux (formerly Golf du Médoc), a Bill Coore design in the Scottish links tradition and a multiple “Best Course in France” winner, and the Tom Doak–designed Grand Saint-Émilionnais, set among the vineyards beside the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion. Between rounds we’ll explore Saint-Émilion’s medieval streets and enjoy a private wine tasting at a Bordeaux château.
From Bordeaux we travel north to the enchanting Loire Valley, pausing in Cognac for a tour and tasting at the historic Rémy Martin cognac house before settling into the riverside town of Amboise. There’s free time to wander the Loire’s châteaux country before we play Les Aisses, a beautiful heathland course set among the pines of the Sologne, on our way to Paris.
The French capital is our home for the final leg, with five nights to soak up the city at leisure. We’ll tee off at two of France’s most historic clubs, the revered Vineuil Course at Golf de Chantilly, a classic Tom Simpson design and long-time host of the French Open, and Golf de Saint-Germain, an elegant Harry Colt parkland layout. And no golf, wine and Champagne escape would be complete without the bubbles: we’ll travel first class by high-speed train to Reims for a tasting at the celebrated Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house.
Throughout the journey you’ll stay in hand-picked boutique hotels, travel in the company of a Golf & Tours Tour Host, and share it all with a friendly group of like-minded golfers. Golf holidays rarely get more indulgent than this, exceptional golf, iconic wine regions, rich history and superb company.
Where you’ll stay
- Bordeaux — Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons · 4 nights, bed & breakfast
- Loire Valley (Amboise) — Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise · 2 nights, bed & breakfast
- Paris — Hôtel Le Littré · 5 nights, bed & breakfast
The golf (in playing order)
- Cabot Bordeaux — Château Course — Bordeaux (Bill Coore design; multiple “Best Course in France”, ~#9 nationally)
- Grand Saint-Émilionnais Golf Club — Bordeaux (Tom Doak design, among the vineyards near Saint-Émilion)
- Les Aisses Golf — Loire Valley (heathland course in the Sologne)
- Golf de Chantilly — Vineuil Course — near Paris (Tom Simpson classic; walking only)
- Golf de Saint-Germain — Grand Course — near Paris (Harry Colt design; walking only)
What’s included
- 11 nights in hand-picked boutique 4- and 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
- 5 rounds of golf (shared carts in Bordeaux & the Loire; pull trolley at the walking courses near Paris)
- Welcome drinks function in Bordeaux
- Private wine tasting at a Bordeaux château
- Visit to the UNESCO-listed medieval village of Saint-Émilion
- Tour and tasting at the Rémy Martin cognac house in Cognac
- First-class high-speed train to Reims with a tasting at the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house
- Free time to explore Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and Paris
- Farewell dinner
- All airport, coach and golf transfers
- Fully hosted by a Golf & Tours Tour Host throughout
Not included: flights, travel insurance, meals not listed in the itinerary, and personal expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape run in 2027?
The tour runs in September 2027 as a 12-day (11-night) escorted journey from Bordeaux to Paris. Exact 2027 dates are being confirmed; contact Golf & Tours to register your interest and be the first to know.
Which golf courses are included?
Five rounds are included: Cabot Bordeaux (Château Course, formerly Golf du Médoc) and Grand Saint-Émilionnais near Bordeaux, Les Aisses in the Loire, and Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil Course) and Golf de Saint-Germain near Paris. The Bordeaux and Loire rounds use shared motorised carts; Chantilly and Saint-Germain are walking courses played with a pull trolley.
What makes this a golf, wine and Champagne tour?
Alongside the golf, the itinerary is built around France’s great wine regions: a Bordeaux château wine tasting, a visit to Cognac with a tasting at the Rémy Martin cognac house, and a first-class train trip to Reims for a tasting at the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house, plus time in Saint-Émilion, the Loire Valley and Paris.
Is this a mixed tour, and can non-golfers join?
Yes. This is a fully escorted mixed golf tour welcoming both men and women, and non-golfing partners are also welcome to enjoy the wine tastings, sightseeing, train journeys and free time while the group plays.
What’s included in the tour?
11 nights in boutique 4- and 5-star hotels with daily breakfast, five rounds of golf, a welcome drinks function, a Bordeaux château wine tasting, a Rémy Martin cognac tasting, a first-class high-speed train trip to Reims with a Veuve Clicquot Champagne tasting, a visit to Saint-Émilion, all airport, coach and golf transfers, a farewell dinner, and a Golf & Tours Tour Host throughout.
Where do we stay?
Hand-picked boutique hotels: four nights at Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons, two nights at Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise in the Loire Valley, and five nights at Hôtel Le Littré in Paris. All stays include daily breakfast.
Where does the tour start and finish, and are flights included?
The tour starts in Bordeaux (BOD) on Day 1 and finishes at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Day 12. Flights are not included, so we recommend arriving into Bordeaux in time for the welcome function and departing from Paris on the final day. Our team is happy to help you plan the best flight options.
Why travel to France with Golf & Tours?
Golf & Tours takes care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the golf and the destination. Your trip is fully escorted by a Golf & Tours Tour Host, with boutique hotels, sought-after courses that are hard to book independently, including the award-winning Château Course at Cabot Bordeaux and the historic Chantilly and Saint-Germain, and all tee times, transfers and logistics handled for you. Beyond the fairways we weave in the experiences that make France unforgettable, from château, cognac and Champagne tastings to first-class rail travel and time in Saint-Émilion, the Loire Valley and Paris. Travelling in a friendly small group, you’ll share it all with like-minded golfers.
instruction to click the two buttons below on Week 1 & Week 2 and the days.
- Group Airport Transfer
- Welcome Drinks Function
Situated in the vibrant and bohemian Chartrons district, the 4 star Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons embodies the city’s authentic spirit. Here, boutique sophistication meets trendy design, boasting historic French charm with a modern twist. The hotel features a panoramic terrace, with a view over the River Garonne, Pont de Pierre and quayside area.
Overnight at Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons – Standard Room
Welcome Drinks Function
Meet your Host this evening and be introduced to the other guests on this tour while enjoying a welcome drink or two (included).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Cabot Borbeaux (formerly Golf du Médoc) – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Optional Dinner with Host
The Châteaux course was voted Best Course in France in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the World Golf Awards. It is currently ranked #9 in France. Bill Coore’s design respects the tradition of Scottish links with its wide fairways lined with heather, gorse and broom. One of the best holes is the 11th, where a stream crosses the fairway, then runs all the way up the left to the rear of the green, punishing both stray drives and wayward approach shots.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers
- Grand Saint Emilionnais Golf Club – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
- Optional Dinner with Host
Grand Saint Emilionnais Golf Club
18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
This exceptional course unfolds in a valley fringed by centenary oak trees, framed by vineyards and located just 6 miles from the village of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO world heritage site. Currently ranked #22 in France, this Tom Doak’s designed course has undulating greens and fairways, that follow the natural contours of the land, giving each hole its unique challenge.
Visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
After golf today, we will visit the charming and UNESCO world heritage listed medieval village of Saint-Émilion. You’ll have free time to explore this picturesque and fascinating village. Every square in the small village centre is packed with history and some incredible architecture. Thousands of hectares of vines surround the medieval village making the landscape an unforgettable scenery.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Free time to explore Bordeaux
- Afternoon visit to a Bordeaux Château with wine-tasting
- Evening at Leisure
Free time to explore Bordeaux
This morning, spend time exploring the gorgeous UNESCO listed city of Bordeaux. The city is filled with classical and neoclassical architecture, and is home to more than 350 structures that are nationally or regionally listed Historical Monuments (Monuments Historiques). Le Miroir d’Eau – the water mirror, is facing the Place de la Bourse, and a beautiful marvel, worthy of a photo or two. Port de la Lune (Port of the Moon) is the nickname given to the crescent-shaped Port of Bordeaux along the Garonne River. Stretching from the Quai de Bacalan to the Quai de Paludate in the centre of the city, the Port of the Moon incorporates the Place de la Bourse and the Quays Market. Lined with quaint boutiques, chic bars and restaurants, it’s a beautiful and classy area to wander around.
Visit to a Bordeaux Châteaux with wine-tasting
A trip to Bordeaux would not be complete without a visit and tasting at a Bordeaux Châteaux and winery. This world-famous wine region is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the world.
The designated red grape varieties in Bordeaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere. Wines from this region set a benchmark for winemakers around the world.
Evening at Leisure
Tonight is yours to do as you like. After the wine tour this afternoon, and your explorations of Bordeaux this morning, you may just feel like finding a little brasserie or bar à vin with trendy stools, cool interiors and fabulous small plates to enjoy.
- Breakfast
- Group transfer to the Loire Valley
- Visit to the beautiful town of Cognac with a tasting
- Optional Dinner with Host
- Visit to the beautiful town of Cognac
With its impressive architecture, delicious restaurants and remarkably nice people, there will be time for you to stroll the narrow paved streets of the city centre to absorb the charm of Vieux Cognac (the old Cognac). With almost 200 Cognac producers in the area, we will be enjoying a tasting at one of the region’s top cognac houses, which will include a tour of the distillery and vats.
Overnight at Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise – Standard Room
This is a sumptuous 17th century house converted into a charming hotel in 2003 and upgraded into a 20 room, luxury hotel in 2011, while retaining its character. Everything which speaks of the house’s history and gives it its character has been conserved: the floor of the reception hall with its cabochon tiling, the staircase serving the upper floors, and the magnificent 18th century Versailles oak parquet in two salons. Hotel Le Clos d’Amboise is located in the very heart of the Royal City of Amboise, in the picturesque historic part of the city that contains France’s first chateau, and Leonardo da Vinci’s residence, the Clos Lucé.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Free day to explore Amboise
- Evening at Leisure
Located in the heart of the Chateaux of the Loire, Amboise is gorgeously situated on the southern bank of the Loire, guarded by a soaring château, with some seriously posh hotels, outstanding dining and cosmopolitan shopping streets. Amboise, known for its links to the French royal family and its connection and final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. Today, choose to wander its charming, pretty alleyways along the river Loire, at your own pace. Or you may like to enjoy the option to visit the Château de Chenonceau, a French château spanning the river Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux, for a self-guided audio tour.
Evening at Leisure
After strolling the narrow streets of the old town today, you would have been sure to discover the many great restaurants, bistros and cafes available to sample the local wines and produce of the area.
- Breakfast
- Group transfer to golf
- Les Aisses Golf – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Group transfer to Paris
- Optional Dinner with Host
Like the crisp, bright wines for which the Loire Valley is famous, Les Aisses has a distinctive character. Currently ranked #8 in France, this is a truly striking golf course which has been cut out of ancient woodland to provide large fairways and generous greens. The combination of its bold bunkering with the wispy heather is phenomenal. The variety is admirable, with some standout holes that linger in your memory. The holes meander amidst the moors, ponds and woods which make the courses varied, enjoyable and challenging.
Transfer to Paris
In the 6th arrondissement, this truly Parisian, family-run 1920s hotel is poised between the vibrant realms of St Germain des Prés and Montparnasse, and has been managed by the same family for three generations. This district is a Parisienne favourite for its atmosphere and classy shopping.
The hotel is within a 7-minute walk of the Notre-Dame-des-Champs metro station, and a 12-minute walk from the Luxembourg Gardens. The rooms, overlooking the hotel’s inner courtyard, and promise absolute peace and quiet. High-quality bedding and cozy comforters ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Day at leisure to explore Paris
- Evening at Leisure
Welcome to the runway model of cities! Today you have a full day to explore the city that inspired everyone from Hemingway to Balzac. Walk down the cobblestoned streets of Saint Germain, marvel at Notre Dame, climb the Eiffel Tower or just wander around the many arrondissements of Paris, stopping at one of the countless cafés for a Café au lait with a pain au chocolat. Visit the Musée Rodin to see The Thinker, The Louvre to see Mona Lisa or the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise to see Chopin, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf or Oscar Wilde.
Evening at Leisure
After your day discovering Paris, you may have found made your own discovery of the perfect bustling bistro for your steak frites, so feel free to make your own arrangements, but if you’d like company for dinner, you’re always welcome to join our host.
- Breakfast
- First Class train ticket by high-speed train to Reims (return)
- Visit and tasting at the Tattinger & Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Caves
- Evening at Leisure
First Class train ticket by high-speed train to Reims
This high-speed train from Paris to Reims takes around 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 131 kilometres.
Visit and tasting at the Tattinger & Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Caves
Reims is the birthplace of one of our best earthly delights, Champagne! Though many wine-growing regions in France produce sparkling wines, only the bubbly beverage from this region can be called Champagne.
Today, we visit two of France’s oldest and most impressive Champagne Houses, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot.
Evening at Leisure
After your day tasting Champagne, you may choose a relaxing evening, but if you’d like company for dinner, you’re welcome to join our host at a local Parisian brasserie. Ahhh, art de vivre à la française!
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Golf de Chantilly – 18 Holes of Golf (walking course only)
- Optional Dinner with Host
Golf de Chantilly, originally founded in 1909 has played host to numerous French Opens. The Vineuil course is a true aristocrat of French golf. Set in the rolling countryside of Picardie and surrounded by the enchanting Chantilly Forest, the prestigious Golf de Chantilly is one of France’s (and Europe’s) truly great golf clubs. Currently ranked #3 in France, the holes on the Vineuil Course are generally set well back from the surrounding forest, and routed across a gently undulating pasture with attractive fairways lined by waving fescues.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Golf de Saint-Germain – Grand Course – 18 Holes of Golf with pull trolley (walking course only)
- Farewell Dinner
The Grand Course at Saint Germain is currently ranked #5 in France, and the club has hosted the French Open nine times. It’s a stunning parkland course that flows through avenues of majestic trees. Saint Germain is a thinking golfer’s course where one must plot their way round the property, avoiding the strategically placed bunkers and steering clear of the trees that line every fairway and shelter every green. The 444 yard par four 14th hole features in the book “500 world’s greatest golf holes” by author George Peper.
Farewell Dinner
Join your Host and the rest of the guests for one final, magnifique dinner together (included).
- Group Transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
This morning, after breakfast you will check out of your hotel, and transfer to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle International Airport.
TOUR ENDS
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INCLUSIONS
11 Nights’ 4 Star accommodation
- Bordeaux – Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons – 4 Nights
- Loire Valley – Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise or Le Manoir Saint Thomas – 2 nights
- Paris – Hôtel Le Littré – 5 nights
5 rounds of golf:
- Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil Course) – Ranked #3 in France
- Golf de Saint Germain (Grand Course) – Ranked #5 in France
- Les Aisses Golf Club – Ranked #8 in France
- Cabot Bordeaux (Les Châteaux Course) – Ranked #9 in France (formerly Golf du Médoc)
- Grand Saint-Emilion Golf Club – Ranked #22 in France
Other Tour Inclusions:
- Shared motorised carts at each round, except Golf de Chantilly & Golf de Saint Germain which are walking courses only
- Daily breakfast
- Day trip to Reims and tastings at one of Frances’ biggest Champagne Houses, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
- Visit to Cognac and a tour & tasting at Remy Martin
- Visit to Saint-Emilion, a medieval UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tour and private wine tasting at a French Châteaux in Bordeaux
- Group Airport transfers
- Group golf / sightseeing/ hotel transfers
- First Class Train ticket by high speed train to Reims (return)
Welcome drinks function
Farewell Dinner
Wi-Fi throughout the hotels
Golf competition
Prizes
Welcome gift
Golf & Tours essential, tailor made Restaurant & Shopping Guide
Fully escorted by Golf & Tours’ fabulous Host, Laura Richards
Flights
All other meals not stated in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
TOUR HOST(S)
TOUR MAP
2027 France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape
September 2027
Register Your Interest
Click on the TOUR OVERVIEW or TOURS DETAILS buttons below to learn more about this amazing tour:
France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape
12 Days | September 2027
Join Golf & Tours for the ultimate joie de vivre golfing escape, a 12-day journey through France that blends exceptional golf with the country’s legendary wine and Champagne, in September 2027.
From the grand châteaux of Bordeaux to the storied fairways outside Paris, this escorted mixed tour is a celebration of everything that makes France irresistible: sought-after golf courses, world-famous cellars, charming villages and effortless French style. It’s the perfect blend of exceptional golf, indulgent experiences and la belle vie.
We begin in Bordeaux, home to some of the finest wine and golf in France. Here you’ll play the award-winning Château Course at Cabot Bordeaux (formerly Golf du Médoc), a Bill Coore design in the Scottish links tradition and a multiple “Best Course in France” winner, and the Tom Doak–designed Grand Saint-Émilionnais, set among the vineyards beside the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion. Between rounds we’ll explore Saint-Émilion’s medieval streets and enjoy a private wine tasting at a Bordeaux château.
From Bordeaux we travel north to the enchanting Loire Valley, pausing in Cognac for a tour and tasting at the historic Rémy Martin cognac house before settling into the riverside town of Amboise. There’s free time to wander the Loire’s châteaux country before we play Les Aisses, a beautiful heathland course set among the pines of the Sologne, on our way to Paris.
The French capital is our home for the final leg, with five nights to soak up the city at leisure. We’ll tee off at two of France’s most historic clubs, the revered Vineuil Course at Golf de Chantilly, a classic Tom Simpson design and long-time host of the French Open, and Golf de Saint-Germain, an elegant Harry Colt parkland layout. And no golf, wine and Champagne escape would be complete without the bubbles: we’ll travel first class by high-speed train to Reims for a tasting at the celebrated Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house.
Throughout the journey you’ll stay in hand-picked boutique hotels, travel in the company of a Golf & Tours Tour Host, and share it all with a friendly group of like-minded golfers. Golf holidays rarely get more indulgent than this, exceptional golf, iconic wine regions, rich history and superb company.
Where you’ll stay
- Bordeaux — Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons · 4 nights, bed & breakfast
- Loire Valley (Amboise) — Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise · 2 nights, bed & breakfast
- Paris — Hôtel Le Littré · 5 nights, bed & breakfast
The golf (in playing order)
- Cabot Bordeaux — Château Course — Bordeaux (Bill Coore design; multiple “Best Course in France”, ~#9 nationally)
- Grand Saint-Émilionnais Golf Club — Bordeaux (Tom Doak design, among the vineyards near Saint-Émilion)
- Les Aisses Golf — Loire Valley (heathland course in the Sologne)
- Golf de Chantilly — Vineuil Course — near Paris (Tom Simpson classic; walking only)
- Golf de Saint-Germain — Grand Course — near Paris (Harry Colt design; walking only)
What’s included
- 11 nights in hand-picked boutique 4- and 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
- 5 rounds of golf (shared carts in Bordeaux & the Loire; pull trolley at the walking courses near Paris)
- Welcome drinks function in Bordeaux
- Private wine tasting at a Bordeaux château
- Visit to the UNESCO-listed medieval village of Saint-Émilion
- Tour and tasting at the Rémy Martin cognac house in Cognac
- First-class high-speed train to Reims with a tasting at the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house
- Free time to explore Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and Paris
- Farewell dinner
- All airport, coach and golf transfers
- Fully hosted by a Golf & Tours Tour Host throughout
Not included: flights, travel insurance, meals not listed in the itinerary, and personal expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the France Golf, Wine & Champagne Escape run in 2027?
The tour runs in September 2027 as a 12-day (11-night) escorted journey from Bordeaux to Paris. Exact 2027 dates are being confirmed; contact Golf & Tours to register your interest and be the first to know.
Which golf courses are included?
Five rounds are included: Cabot Bordeaux (Château Course, formerly Golf du Médoc) and Grand Saint-Émilionnais near Bordeaux, Les Aisses in the Loire, and Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil Course) and Golf de Saint-Germain near Paris. The Bordeaux and Loire rounds use shared motorised carts; Chantilly and Saint-Germain are walking courses played with a pull trolley.
What makes this a golf, wine and Champagne tour?
Alongside the golf, the itinerary is built around France’s great wine regions: a Bordeaux château wine tasting, a visit to Cognac with a tasting at the Rémy Martin cognac house, and a first-class train trip to Reims for a tasting at the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne house, plus time in Saint-Émilion, the Loire Valley and Paris.
Is this a mixed tour, and can non-golfers join?
Yes. This is a fully escorted mixed golf tour welcoming both men and women, and non-golfing partners are also welcome to enjoy the wine tastings, sightseeing, train journeys and free time while the group plays.
What’s included in the tour?
11 nights in boutique 4- and 5-star hotels with daily breakfast, five rounds of golf, a welcome drinks function, a Bordeaux château wine tasting, a Rémy Martin cognac tasting, a first-class high-speed train trip to Reims with a Veuve Clicquot Champagne tasting, a visit to Saint-Émilion, all airport, coach and golf transfers, a farewell dinner, and a Golf & Tours Tour Host throughout.
Where do we stay?
Hand-picked boutique hotels: four nights at Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons, two nights at Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise in the Loire Valley, and five nights at Hôtel Le Littré in Paris. All stays include daily breakfast.
Where does the tour start and finish, and are flights included?
The tour starts in Bordeaux (BOD) on Day 1 and finishes at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Day 12. Flights are not included, so we recommend arriving into Bordeaux in time for the welcome function and departing from Paris on the final day. Our team is happy to help you plan the best flight options.
Why travel to France with Golf & Tours?
Golf & Tours takes care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the golf and the destination. Your trip is fully escorted by a Golf & Tours Tour Host, with boutique hotels, sought-after courses that are hard to book independently, including the award-winning Château Course at Cabot Bordeaux and the historic Chantilly and Saint-Germain, and all tee times, transfers and logistics handled for you. Beyond the fairways we weave in the experiences that make France unforgettable, from château, cognac and Champagne tastings to first-class rail travel and time in Saint-Émilion, the Loire Valley and Paris. Travelling in a friendly small group, you’ll share it all with like-minded golfers.
instruction to click the two buttons below on Week 1 & Week 2 and the days.
- Group Airport Transfer
- Welcome Drinks Function
Situated in the vibrant and bohemian Chartrons district, the 4 star Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons embodies the city’s authentic spirit. Here, boutique sophistication meets trendy design, boasting historic French charm with a modern twist. The hotel features a panoramic terrace, with a view over the River Garonne, Pont de Pierre and quayside area.
Overnight at Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons – Standard Room
Welcome Drinks Function
Meet your Host this evening and be introduced to the other guests on this tour while enjoying a welcome drink or two (included).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Cabot Borbeaux (formerly Golf du Médoc) – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Optional Dinner with Host
The Châteaux course was voted Best Course in France in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the World Golf Awards. It is currently ranked #9 in France. Bill Coore’s design respects the tradition of Scottish links with its wide fairways lined with heather, gorse and broom. One of the best holes is the 11th, where a stream crosses the fairway, then runs all the way up the left to the rear of the green, punishing both stray drives and wayward approach shots.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers
- Grand Saint Emilionnais Golf Club – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
- Optional Dinner with Host
Grand Saint Emilionnais Golf Club
18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
This exceptional course unfolds in a valley fringed by centenary oak trees, framed by vineyards and located just 6 miles from the village of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO world heritage site. Currently ranked #22 in France, this Tom Doak’s designed course has undulating greens and fairways, that follow the natural contours of the land, giving each hole its unique challenge.
Visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
After golf today, we will visit the charming and UNESCO world heritage listed medieval village of Saint-Émilion. You’ll have free time to explore this picturesque and fascinating village. Every square in the small village centre is packed with history and some incredible architecture. Thousands of hectares of vines surround the medieval village making the landscape an unforgettable scenery.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Free time to explore Bordeaux
- Afternoon visit to a Bordeaux Château with wine-tasting
- Evening at Leisure
Free time to explore Bordeaux
This morning, spend time exploring the gorgeous UNESCO listed city of Bordeaux. The city is filled with classical and neoclassical architecture, and is home to more than 350 structures that are nationally or regionally listed Historical Monuments (Monuments Historiques). Le Miroir d’Eau – the water mirror, is facing the Place de la Bourse, and a beautiful marvel, worthy of a photo or two. Port de la Lune (Port of the Moon) is the nickname given to the crescent-shaped Port of Bordeaux along the Garonne River. Stretching from the Quai de Bacalan to the Quai de Paludate in the centre of the city, the Port of the Moon incorporates the Place de la Bourse and the Quays Market. Lined with quaint boutiques, chic bars and restaurants, it’s a beautiful and classy area to wander around.
Visit to a Bordeaux Châteaux with wine-tasting
A trip to Bordeaux would not be complete without a visit and tasting at a Bordeaux Châteaux and winery. This world-famous wine region is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the world.
The designated red grape varieties in Bordeaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere. Wines from this region set a benchmark for winemakers around the world.
Evening at Leisure
Tonight is yours to do as you like. After the wine tour this afternoon, and your explorations of Bordeaux this morning, you may just feel like finding a little brasserie or bar à vin with trendy stools, cool interiors and fabulous small plates to enjoy.
- Breakfast
- Group transfer to the Loire Valley
- Visit to the beautiful town of Cognac with a tasting
- Optional Dinner with Host
- Visit to the beautiful town of Cognac
With its impressive architecture, delicious restaurants and remarkably nice people, there will be time for you to stroll the narrow paved streets of the city centre to absorb the charm of Vieux Cognac (the old Cognac). With almost 200 Cognac producers in the area, we will be enjoying a tasting at one of the region’s top cognac houses, which will include a tour of the distillery and vats.
Overnight at Hôtel Le Clos d’Amboise – Standard Room
This is a sumptuous 17th century house converted into a charming hotel in 2003 and upgraded into a 20 room, luxury hotel in 2011, while retaining its character. Everything which speaks of the house’s history and gives it its character has been conserved: the floor of the reception hall with its cabochon tiling, the staircase serving the upper floors, and the magnificent 18th century Versailles oak parquet in two salons. Hotel Le Clos d’Amboise is located in the very heart of the Royal City of Amboise, in the picturesque historic part of the city that contains France’s first chateau, and Leonardo da Vinci’s residence, the Clos Lucé.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Free day to explore Amboise
- Evening at Leisure
Located in the heart of the Chateaux of the Loire, Amboise is gorgeously situated on the southern bank of the Loire, guarded by a soaring château, with some seriously posh hotels, outstanding dining and cosmopolitan shopping streets. Amboise, known for its links to the French royal family and its connection and final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. Today, choose to wander its charming, pretty alleyways along the river Loire, at your own pace. Or you may like to enjoy the option to visit the Château de Chenonceau, a French château spanning the river Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux, for a self-guided audio tour.
Evening at Leisure
After strolling the narrow streets of the old town today, you would have been sure to discover the many great restaurants, bistros and cafes available to sample the local wines and produce of the area.
- Breakfast
- Group transfer to golf
- Les Aisses Golf – 18 Holes of Golf with shared motorised carts
- Group transfer to Paris
- Optional Dinner with Host
Like the crisp, bright wines for which the Loire Valley is famous, Les Aisses has a distinctive character. Currently ranked #8 in France, this is a truly striking golf course which has been cut out of ancient woodland to provide large fairways and generous greens. The combination of its bold bunkering with the wispy heather is phenomenal. The variety is admirable, with some standout holes that linger in your memory. The holes meander amidst the moors, ponds and woods which make the courses varied, enjoyable and challenging.
Transfer to Paris
In the 6th arrondissement, this truly Parisian, family-run 1920s hotel is poised between the vibrant realms of St Germain des Prés and Montparnasse, and has been managed by the same family for three generations. This district is a Parisienne favourite for its atmosphere and classy shopping.
The hotel is within a 7-minute walk of the Notre-Dame-des-Champs metro station, and a 12-minute walk from the Luxembourg Gardens. The rooms, overlooking the hotel’s inner courtyard, and promise absolute peace and quiet. High-quality bedding and cozy comforters ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Day at leisure to explore Paris
- Evening at Leisure
Welcome to the runway model of cities! Today you have a full day to explore the city that inspired everyone from Hemingway to Balzac. Walk down the cobblestoned streets of Saint Germain, marvel at Notre Dame, climb the Eiffel Tower or just wander around the many arrondissements of Paris, stopping at one of the countless cafés for a Café au lait with a pain au chocolat. Visit the Musée Rodin to see The Thinker, The Louvre to see Mona Lisa or the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise to see Chopin, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf or Oscar Wilde.
Evening at Leisure
After your day discovering Paris, you may have found made your own discovery of the perfect bustling bistro for your steak frites, so feel free to make your own arrangements, but if you’d like company for dinner, you’re always welcome to join our host.
- Breakfast
- First Class train ticket by high-speed train to Reims (return)
- Visit and tasting at the Tattinger & Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Caves
- Evening at Leisure
First Class train ticket by high-speed train to Reims
This high-speed train from Paris to Reims takes around 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 131 kilometres.
Visit and tasting at the Tattinger & Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Caves
Reims is the birthplace of one of our best earthly delights, Champagne! Though many wine-growing regions in France produce sparkling wines, only the bubbly beverage from this region can be called Champagne.
Today, we visit two of France’s oldest and most impressive Champagne Houses, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot.
Evening at Leisure
After your day tasting Champagne, you may choose a relaxing evening, but if you’d like company for dinner, you’re welcome to join our host at a local Parisian brasserie. Ahhh, art de vivre à la française!
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Golf de Chantilly – 18 Holes of Golf (walking course only)
- Optional Dinner with Host
Golf de Chantilly, originally founded in 1909 has played host to numerous French Opens. The Vineuil course is a true aristocrat of French golf. Set in the rolling countryside of Picardie and surrounded by the enchanting Chantilly Forest, the prestigious Golf de Chantilly is one of France’s (and Europe’s) truly great golf clubs. Currently ranked #3 in France, the holes on the Vineuil Course are generally set well back from the surrounding forest, and routed across a gently undulating pasture with attractive fairways lined by waving fescues.
Optional Dinner with Host
Each evening you are welcome to join your Tour Host for dinner at a fabulous local restaurant (at own cost).
- Breakfast
- Return group transfers to golf
- Golf de Saint-Germain – Grand Course – 18 Holes of Golf with pull trolley (walking course only)
- Farewell Dinner
The Grand Course at Saint Germain is currently ranked #5 in France, and the club has hosted the French Open nine times. It’s a stunning parkland course that flows through avenues of majestic trees. Saint Germain is a thinking golfer’s course where one must plot their way round the property, avoiding the strategically placed bunkers and steering clear of the trees that line every fairway and shelter every green. The 444 yard par four 14th hole features in the book “500 world’s greatest golf holes” by author George Peper.
Farewell Dinner
Join your Host and the rest of the guests for one final, magnifique dinner together (included).
- Group Transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
This morning, after breakfast you will check out of your hotel, and transfer to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle International Airport.
TOUR ENDS
