Route d'Orléans,
Fontainebleau, Ile-de-France F-77300
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Pierre GresetThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Julien Chantepie (1909); redesigned by Tom Simpson (1920) and later lengthened and modified by Frederick W. "Fred" Hawtree (1963).
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60 km SE of centre of Paris.
Golf de Fontainebleau: In the extensive forests that surround the aristocratic town of Fontainebleau, you'll find this quintessentially “English” heathland gem. Here, course architect Tom Simpson created one of France's best layouts, making excellent use of the gently undulating and heavily wooded terrain. Many of the trees that line the “tightish” fairways are hundreds of years old ... some helpfully “labelled” with their year of origin.
Located in its tranquil forested setting just outside the eponymous town, the golf course lays down a relatively tough test of your golfing skills. Woven into the gently undulating layout is plenty of classic bunkering, as well as one or two spectacularly elevated "crow's nest" tee-boxes. The interplay of heathery borders, rocky outcrops and a wonderful mix of birch, pine, beech and oak, ensure a memorable round here at one of designer Tom Simpson's best.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; no visitors on weekends (except in July & Aug).
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 24; women 28.
Players generally walk this course.
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Golf de Fontainebleau is located just a mile or two away from the fabulous Château de Fontainebleau (aka Palace of Fontainebleau), which is now a national museum.
Fontainebleau's Norman style clubhouse is decorated with tree frescoes painted by Paul Tavarnier (1852-1943), an artist much influenced by the Barbizon school. The School, which took its name from the village of Barbizon in the Forest of Fontainebleau, was initially influenced by the work of English artist John Constable. Artists like Théodore Rousseau, Jean-François Millet and Charles-François Daubigny led the School during its most active years between 1830 and 1870. The French landscape was a major theme of the Barbizon painters.
France's 3rd best course (Golf World, 2025).
Continental Europe's 3rd best course (Golf World, 2025).
27 place Napoléon Bonaparte, 77300 Fontainebleau.
+33 (0)1 60 74 60 00
Visit websiteA former private mansion dating from the 18th century, this majestic hotel is 100 metres from the grounds of Fontainebleau Palace. Fit for an Emperor, it offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water. The guest rooms are spacious and decorated in grand style with luxury fabrics and antique wooden furniture. Flat-screen TV and a DVD player are provided in each room.
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Cely-en-Biere.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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