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Our selected golf courses: Normandy - Deauville - Champ de Bataille

Deauville
Architects: T. Simpson & H. Cotton.
3 x 9 holes: 5934m: par 71.
On the high plateau around the hotel this classic parkland layout has a quite British feel to it.
Lovely views of Deauville, Trouville and the Seine estuary. The 9 "Bleu" holes are ideal for an after lunch round (or there are always the sun-loungers by the pool...)

Deauville - view from the hotel

Etretat  Architects: Chantepie & Fruchet.  18 holes: 6072m: par 72.
Atop the chalky cliffs, Etretat has some quite stunning scenery. The Channel is in view from every hole and the sheer drop of the towering chalky-white cliffs is literally breathtaking. Very handy on the way to/from the ferries at Le Havre.


St. Julien
Architect: A. Prat.
18 holes + 9: 6 291m: par 73.
Recently remodeled the course is now one of the finest in the area. Rising and falling across the beautiful Pays d’Auge hillsides, although nothing extreme. A very peaceful corner of Normandy in which to enjoy a day's golf.

St. Julien - The 18th

Amiraute's US style layout

Amiraute
Architect: B. Baker.
18 holes: 6017m: par 73.
A real US style course on the river flood plain. Huge bunkers and water hazards and excellent greens. Rather uniquely, the owner has punctuated the course with some sizeable singular sculptures: good golf - if somewhat unusual and rather under-played..


Houlgate
Architect: P. Alliss.
18 holes: 5558m: par 72.
Front nine plays over level terrain with just a couple of water hazards to keep you on your toes. The back nine climbs for one hole onto a high plateau from where there are quintessential views of the Normandy landscape.

The rolling hills of Houlgate

St.Gatien
Architect: O. Brizon.
18 holes: 6200m: par 72.
9 level holes plus a difficult 9 that clamber up and down the slopes around the wooded hillside. A much easier third 9 allow the hills to be avoided.

Golf Holidays in Normandy - our recommended golf courses around Rouen

Champ de Bataille Golf Club

Champ de Bataille  Architect: R. Nelson.  18 holes: 5983m: par 72.
Once played never forgotten. Only an hour from Deauville and well worth the drive. Lying in the grounds of the impressive Château that once formed the Clubhouse, this is a pretty yet tough course. Many of our golfers make their pilgrimage here every year. Spectacular in May with the floribundant Rhododendrons.


Dieppe
Architect: W. Park.
18 holes: 5763m: Par 70.
On the cliffs above Dieppe, similar to Etretat although with a slightly more linksy feel to it. Ideal venue to play and watch for your return Seacat to Newhaven.


Vaudreuil
Architect: F. Hawtree.
18 holes: 6412m: Par 73.
Level terrain so easy walking, this honest course has all its hazards in view. Mind you with its Pinehurst style raised greens you can't afford to relax until the putter is in your hands...
Huge Normandy farmhouse Clubhouse - which was moved piece by piece to it's current site!

One of Vaudreuil's deceptively slippery greens.<empty>

St. Saens
Architect: D. Robinson.
18 holes: 6004m: Par 71.
Just to the North of Rouen St. Saens is a very pretty course that swoops around a rosy hillside Château. Steep climb to the upper section - but rewarding views.


 

 

Lery-Poses
Architect: H-J. Baker.
18 holes: 6242m: Par 72.
A modern course to the South of Rouen very close to Vaudreuil. Although a public course has a healthy Membership who keep the course in great condition and lend the Clubhouse a real "locals" feel. Fairly level terrain with a few man-made elevated tees and greens.


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Sample Itinerary

3 nights, 3 rounds, breakfasts and dinner at the Hotel du Golf in a Deluxe sea-view room:

£299.00 per person.

 

Guest Comments

"10/10 Hôtel du Golf - First Class.
Deauville - Excellent condition, difficult to score.
St. Julien - Excellent condition, lovely course.
11/10 (sic) Overall -
Many thanks to you all."
Derrick Silver - Berkshire

"8/10 Castel Albertine hotel
8/10 Etretat G.C.
9/10 St. Julien
9/10 Amirauté
9/10 Overall - Brilliant!"
Mr. P. Jeffreys - Surrey.

"9/10 Castel Albertine - Very central, clean and friendly.
9/10 Des Ormes - Excellent, but no food after 3pm!
6/10 St. Malo - Not as good as before.
8/10 Houlgate - Very good, very hilly.
9/10 Overall - We would certainly book through you again."
Mrs. S. Wilson - South Lanarkshire.

 

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