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Database of 35 major French golf courses (40 layouts) with slope and SSS by tee colour. Select your course to calculate your playing handicap.
All slopes by course
| Golf | Course | Region | Par | White slope | Yellow slope | Blue slope | Red slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf National | L'Albatros | Île-de-France | 72 | 155 | 141 | 135 | 134 |
| Golf National | L'Aigle | Île-de-France | 71 | 125 | 123 | 118 | 115 |
| Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche | Red | Île-de-France | 72 | 142 | 133 | 132 | 125 |
| Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche | Blue | Île-de-France | 72 | 139 | 132 | 135 | 131 |
| Saint-Germain | Main Course | Île-de-France | 72 | 138 | 132 | 129 | 126 |
| Saint-Cloud | Green | Île-de-France | 71 | 139 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cloud | Yellow | Île-de-France | 67 | 120 | — | — | — |
| Fontainebleau | 18 holes | Île-de-France | 72 | 141 | 133 | 138 | 132 |
| Château de Cély | 18 holes | Île-de-France | 72 | 122 | — | — | 131 |
| Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil | 18 holes | Île-de-France | 70 | 138 | 132 | 128 | 124 |
| Chantilly | Vineuil | Hauts-de-France | 71 | 142 | 138 | 135 | 128 |
| Chantilly | Longères | Hauts-de-France | 73 | 140 | 135 | 132 | 126 |
| Morfontaine | Main Course | Hauts-de-France | 70 | 133 | 126 | 115 | 124 |
| Lys Chantilly | Les Chênes | Hauts-de-France | 70 | 112 | 110 | 106 | 103 |
| Lys Chantilly | Les Bouleaux | Hauts-de-France | 68 | 107 | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Dolce Chantilly | 18 holes | Hauts-de-France | 71 | 115 | 110 | 104 | — |
| Hardelot | Les Pins | Hauts-de-France | 73 | 138 | 133 | 136 | 131 |
| Hardelot | Les Dunes | Hauts-de-France | 69 | 126 | 123 | 123 | 116 |
| Le Touquet | La Mer | Hauts-de-France | 72 | 138 | 132 | 133 | 126 |
| Le Touquet | La Forêt | Hauts-de-France | 71 | 130 | 124 | 122 | 121 |
| Seignosse | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 72 | 142 | 135 | 137 | 123 |
| Chantaco | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 70 | 133 | 128 | 123 | 119 |
| Hossegor | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 71 | 135 | 130 | 128 | 124 |
| Biarritz Le Phare | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 69 | 128 | 125 | 124 | 122 |
| Cabot Bordeaux | Les Châteaux | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 71 | 141 | 135 | 132 | 124 |
| Cabot Bordeaux | Les Vignes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 71 | 138 | 132 | 130 | 122 |
| Moliets | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 72 | 134 | 128 | 126 | 120 |
| Chiberta | 18 holes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 72 | 129 | 125 | 122 | 119 |
| Terre Blanche | Le Château | PACA | 72 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 131 |
| Terre Blanche | Le Riou | PACA | 72 | 138 | 133 | 131 | 126 |
| Sperone | 18 holes | PACA (Corsica) | 72 | 141 | 136 | 134 | 128 |
| Royal Mougins | 18 holes | PACA | 71 | 138 | 132 | 130 | 126 |
| Evian Resort | 18 holes | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 72 | 132 | 128 | 126 | 121 |
| Les Bordes | Old Course | Centre-Val de Loire | 72 | 148 | 140 | 136 | 128 |
| Les Aisses | 18 holes | Centre-Val de Loire | 72 | 139 | 134 | 130 | 124 |
| Dinard | 18 holes | Brittany | 68 | 132 | 127 | 126 | 118 |
| Granville | 18 holes | Normandy | 71 | 130 | 125 | 124 | 119 |
| Barrière Deauville | Red+White | Normandy | 71 | 131 | 126 | 124 | 120 |
| Étretat | 18 holes | Normandy | 72 | 135 | 129 | 127 | 121 |
How to read a slope? The slope measures the difficulty of a course for a non-scratch player. The French average is 113. Above that, the course is harder than average; below, more accessible. A slope of 140+ indicates a demanding course (the Albatros at Golf National reaches 155 from the whites).
The 4 tee colours. White and yellow = male players (back/forward). Blue and red = female players. Some courses add black (pro tees) or orange (beginners). You have 4 different slopes per course, one per colour.
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(Index × Slope / 113) + (SSS − Par), rounded to the nearest whole number.
The 35 French courses analysed one by one
Each golf course below has been selected for its reputation, history or significance in the French golf landscape. For each one: official slopes by tee colour, course context, and recommended ball category based on technical difficulty.
Golf National — L'Albatros (Guyancourt, 78)
Owned by the French Golf Federation, the Albatros course is the most iconic in the country. Designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge, opened in 1990, it has hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup, the 2024 Olympic Games and more than thirty editions of the French Open. A renovation project has it closed from January to August 2026 to rethink holes 4, 5 and 6 ahead of the Grand Paris metro extension.
| Tee | Slope | SSS | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 155 | 73.8 | 72 | 6,649 m |
| Yellow (men) | 141 | 71.6 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 135 | 68.9 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 134 | 68.1 | 72 | — |
With 155 from the whites, the Albatros reaches the maximum theoretical slope permitted by the WHS system. The last four water-lined holes and the undulating greens demand flawless course management. Green card required, maximum handicap index of 28 to access the course.
Golf National — L'Aigle (Guyancourt, 78)
The second course at Golf National, more forgiving than the Albatros, remains a true 18-hole championship layout designed by Chesneau and Von Hagge. Wide fairways, few bunkers, consistent greens: it is open to handicapped players or holders of the green card.
| Tee | Slope | SSS | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 125 | 70.9 | 71 | 5,834 m |
| Yellow (men) | 123 | 69.8 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 118 | 66.8 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 115 | 65.6 | 71 | — |
A good stepping stone for players who want to test themselves on a quality course without the psychological pressure of the Albatros. Ideal for improving before taking on its big brother.
Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche — Red Course (78)
Founded in 1959 in the Yvelines on the Tuilerie Bignon estate, Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche long hosted the Lancôme Trophy. The Red course is the competition layout, designed by Fred Hawtree. Slope 142 from the whites: a demanding parkland where precision matters more than length.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 142 | 72 | 6,253 m |
| Yellow (men) | 133 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 132 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 125 | 72 | — |
A very exclusive club, the Red is played almost exclusively by members. The fast greens and tree-lined fairways punish imprecise approach shots.
Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche — Blue Course (78)
The club's second 18-hole course, the Blue is slightly shorter but makes up for it with technical holes. The women's slope from the blue tees (135) and red tees (131) makes it one of the most challenging courses in Île-de-France for female players.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 139 | 72 | 6,126 m |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 135 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 131 | 72 | — |
The greens, smaller than on the Red, demand better wedge approach control.
Golf de Saint-Germain (Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 78)
Founded in 1922, Golf de Saint-Germain was designed by Harry S. Colt, the English architect behind Swinley Forest and Royal Portrush. It has hosted the French Open nine times, including Sandy Lyle's historic victory in 1981 with a course record of 62. A mature parkland threading through vast avenues of trees.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 138 | 72 | 6,131 m |
| White (men) | 138 | 72 | — |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 129 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 126 | 72 | — |
A strategic course where you must "think" every shot rather than just hit. Colt's fairway bunkers are placed with formidable precision.
Golf de Saint-Cloud — Green Course (92)
Founded in 1911 on the outskirts of Paris, Saint-Cloud is a prestigious urban parkland. Harry S. Colt designed the original layout. The Green course, the longest and most selective, is accessible to non-members only from 12 July to 26 August.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 139 | 71 | 5,914 m |
Slope 139 for a course of only 5,914 m: the difficulty comes from the narrow fairways, raised greens and numerous doglegs.
Golf de Saint-Cloud — Yellow Course (92)
The club's second course, shorter and more accessible. Ideal for beginners or for a quick round in 2h30.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 120 | 67 | 4,828 m |
Par 67 with several short par 3s and par 4s. Perfect for working on the approach game.
Golf de Fontainebleau (77)
Opened in 1909 and redesigned by Tom Simpson in 1920 then Fred Hawtree in 1963, Golf de Fontainebleau is often ranked first or second in France by specialist publications. Set in the heart of the forest, on the former grounds of the imperial hunting estate, its fairways lined with pines, oaks and birches are defended by 103 bunkers.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 141 | 72 | 6,016 m |
| Yellow (men) | 133 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 138 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 132 | 72 | — |
Semi-private club: open to visitors on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and selected summer weekends. The well-drained sandy soil allows year-round play without deterioration. The sandstone rocks and heather lining the fairways create a setting unique in continental Europe.
Golf du Château de Cély (Cély-en-Bière, 77)
Designed in 1990 by Marc Adam and Patrick Fromanger in collaboration with Jack Nicklaus Design, this 18-hole course covers 55 hectares surrounding a 14th-century château. A technical course featuring numerous water hazards and strategic bunkers.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 122 | 72 | 5,856 m |
| Red (women) | 131 | 72 | — |
The different tee positions make the course accessible to players of all levels. An exceptional setting with the château as a backdrop on several holes.
Golf de Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil (91)
Designed by Hubert Chesneau (co-architect of Golf National), this 5,672 m course is shorter than it appears. The high slope (138) is due to the water hazards and well-defended greens.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 70 | 5,672 m |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 70 | — |
| Blue (women) | 128 | 70 | — |
| Red (women) | 124 | 70 | — |
Course accessible by public transport from Paris, popular with urban players. Ideal for working on placement rather than power.
Golf de Chantilly — Vineuil (60)
Founded in 1909 and remodelled by Tom Simpson, the Vineuil course at Chantilly is regarded by many British critics as the "continental St Andrews". Regularly ranked in the European top 5, it embodies the French golfing tradition. Unforgiving rough, very fast greens, deep bunkers: a pure test of golf.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 142 | 71 | 6,399 m |
| Yellow (men) | 138 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 135 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 128 | 71 | — |
Open to visitors on weekdays with a maximum handicap index of 30 for men. British tradition upheld: blazer and tie required for lunch at the clubhouse.
Golf de Chantilly — Longères (60)
The club's second 18-hole course, redesigned by Donald Steel from 1988. A parkland equivalent in quality to the Vineuil, with several holes through forest. Three composite holes at Longères are sometimes used in competition alongside the Vineuil.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 140 | 73 | 6,391 m |
| Yellow (men) | 135 | 73 | — |
| Blue (women) | 132 | 73 | — |
| Red (women) | 126 | 73 | — |
A rare Par 73 in France, due to two additional long par 5s. A less exposed layout than the Vineuil, often preferred in windy conditions.
Golf de Morfontaine — Main Course (60)
Ranked by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as the best course in France and number one in continental Europe, Morfontaine is an ultra-private club founded in 1913 by the Duke of Guiche. Tom Simpson designed both courses, and Kyle Phillips modernised them between 2005 and 2016. A heavenly heathland of heather, pines and rolling fairways.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 133 | 70 | 5,836 m |
| Yellow (men) | 126 | 70 | — |
| Blue (women) | 115 | 70 | — |
| Red (women) | 124 | 70 | — |
Access strictly reserved for members and their guests. The moderate slope (133) is deceptive: the false-front greens and flag placements can vary a shot by four clubs depending on the day.
Golf Club du Lys Chantilly — Les Chênes (60)
Founded in 1929, Lys Chantilly is one of the oldest clubs in the Paris region. The Les Chênes course, designed by Tom Simpson, is a classic parkland with fairways lined with centuries-old oak trees and characteristic grassed bunkers.
| Tee | Slope | SSS | Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 112 | 70.0 | 70 |
| Yellow (men) | 110 | 68.0 | 70 |
| Blue (women) | 106 | 66.0 | 70 |
| Red (women) | 103 | 64.0 | 70 |
Moderate slope, a perfect course for developing your game before taking on the great layouts in the region (Chantilly, Morfontaine).
Golf Club du Lys Chantilly — Les Bouleaux (60)
The second course at Lys, shorter and narrower than Les Chênes. Created in 1976 and extended to 18 holes in 1980, it demands precision and technique more than power.
| Tee | Slope | SSS | Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 107 | 66.0 | 68 |
| Yellow (men) | 106 | 66.0 | 68 |
| Blue (women) | 101 | 63.0 | 68 |
| Red (women) | 100 | 63.0 | 68 |
One of the lowest slopes in our selection: a perfect course for beginners or for working on the short game.
Dolce Chantilly — Garden Golf (60)
Designed by T. Huau and R. Nelson, this 18-hole course accompanies the Mercure Chantilly Resort hotel. Ponds, canals and reed groves characterise this "French formal garden" layout set within the resort.
| Tee | Slope | SSS | Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 115 | 69.0 | 71 |
| Yellow (men) | 110 | 66.0 | 71 |
| Blue (women) | 104 | 68.0 | 71 |
Accessible to all levels. Ideal for a golf resort weekend 50 km from Paris.
Golf d'Hardelot — Les Pins (62)
Tom Simpson again, in 1934. Hardelot is considered his French masterpiece. The Pins course is regularly ranked among the best on the Côte d'Opale, set in a forest of century-old trees. The layout was preserved despite the destruction of Hardelot-Plage during the Second World War.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 73 | 5,929 m |
| Yellow (men) | 133 | 73 | — |
| Blue (women) | 136 | 73 | — |
| Red (women) | 131 | 73 | — |
Par 73 with five par 5s, a rare format. The open but tree-lined fairways demand accurate driving.
Golf d'Hardelot — Les Dunes (62)
Opened in 1990, the Dunes course unfolds across the dunes of Mont Saint-Frieux, 2 km from Les Pins. A varied environment: lakes, dune ridges and wooded valleys. Architecture by Paul Rollin and Jean-Claude Cornillot.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 126 | 69 | 5,193 m |
| Yellow (men) | 123 | 69 | — |
| Blue (women) | 123 | 69 | — |
| Red (women) | 116 | 69 | — |
A shorter course than Les Pins but visually spectacular. Original par 69, with several memorable par 3s facing the ocean.
Golf du Touquet — La Mer (62)
The La Mer course at Le Touquet is the French links most frequented by British golfers, who cross the Channel to find familiar playing ground. Designed by Harry S. Colt in 1931, it winds through the dunes with fairways battered by the westerly wind.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 72 | 6,430 m |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 133 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 126 | 72 | — |
Pure links, sand underfoot, no trees but plenty of wind. Managing the wind and playing low shots makes all the difference between a good and a poor score.
Golf du Touquet — La Forêt (62)
The second 18-hole course at Le Touquet, laid out by Horace Hutchinson in 1906. A wooded course in complete contrast to La Mer. Less exposed to the wind, more technical in terms of placement.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 130 | 71 | 5,774 m |
| Yellow (men) | 124 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 122 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 121 | 71 | — |
Ideal as a warm-up course before La Mer, or in windy conditions. One of the oldest courses in France, in a British parkland golf style.
Golf de Seignosse (40)
Ranked in the European top 50, Seignosse was designed by Robert Von Hagge (1989) and Pierre Thévenin. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes forest, 20 km from Moliets and 35 minutes from Biarritz, it features a par 6 rare in France (666 m from the back tees).
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 144 | 72 | 6,129 m |
| White (men) | 142 | 72 | — |
| Yellow (men) | 135 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 137 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 123 | 72 | — |
Winding fairways, elevated greens, numerous water hazards. A highly technical character course, slope 142 well justified.
Golf de Chantaco (Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 64)
Founded in 1928 on the Lacoste family estate, Chantaco was designed by Harry S. Colt. The first nine holes wind through forest, the last nine, remodelled in 2002, offer more water hazards. The final two holes have La Rhune as a backdrop.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 133 | 70 | 5,833 m |
| Yellow (men) | 128 | 70 | — |
| Blue (women) | 123 | 70 | — |
| Red (women) | 119 | 70 | — |
The relatively small greens with multiple slopes defend themselves well. Balanced difficulty, accessible to non-members.
Golf d'Hossegor (40)
Designed in 1927 by Arnaud Massy and John Morrison, Hossegor is one of the cradles of French golf. A typically British course set in a forest of pines and cork oaks on sandy soil. Jean Van de Velde honed his game at the club's academy.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 135 | 71 | 6,001 m |
| Yellow (men) | 130 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 128 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 124 | 71 | — |
Listed among the 1,000 best golf courses in the world by the Rolex Book. The sandy soil makes the course playable year-round without deterioration.
Golf de Biarritz Le Phare (64)
Built in 1888 by Scottish architect Willie Dunn and remodelled by Harry S. Colt, Biarritz Le Phare is the second oldest course in France. A historic British-style layout facing the ocean, at the foot of the Biarritz lighthouse.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 128 | 69 | 5,402 m |
| Yellow (men) | 125 | 69 | — |
| Blue (women) | 124 | 69 | — |
| Red (women) | 122 | 69 | — |
Short but technical Par 69. Ever-present sea breeze. A unique urban course in the heart of Biarritz.
Cabot Bordeaux — Les Châteaux (33)
Formerly Golf du Médoc, renamed Cabot Bordeaux in 2024. The Les Châteaux course was designed by Bill Coore (1989), one of the most respected architects in the world. A links-inspired layout echoing Scotland, set among the Médoc vineyards, 20 minutes from Bordeaux.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 141 | 71 | 6,316 m |
| Yellow (men) | 135 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 132 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 124 | 71 | — |
Host of the 1999 French Open on the PGA European Tour. Each hole is named after a grand cru from the Médoc, and the 150-yard markers are represented by a wine bottle. Wide fairways, heather and moorland, fast greens.
Cabot Bordeaux — Les Vignes (33)
The second course at Cabot Bordeaux, designed by Canadian Rod Whitman. More parkland in character than Les Châteaux, it winds through maritime pines. Open to all levels.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 71 | 6,220 m |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 130 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 122 | 71 | — |
A perfect complement to Les Châteaux for a golf and wine tourism stay over two days.
Golf de Moliets (40)
Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed this Landes course, opened in 1989. A mix of holes through maritime pine forest and holes alongside the ocean (holes 10, 11, 12). Considered one of the most beautiful courses in the south-west.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 134 | 72 | 6,172 m |
| Yellow (men) | 128 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 126 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 120 | 72 | — |
The ocean-facing holes offer spectacular views and variable playing conditions depending on the wind.
Golf de Chiberta (Anglet, 64)
Founded in 1927, Chiberta is another masterpiece by Tom Simpson. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lac de Chiberta, it blends links-style holes by the sea with parkland holes in the forest. Welcoming to all levels despite a respectable slope.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 129 | 72 | 5,650 m |
| Yellow (men) | 125 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 122 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 119 | 72 | — |
Preserved historic architecture, a club steeped in history. Ideal for combining with Biarritz Le Phare during a stay on the Basque coast.
Terre Blanche — Le Château (Tourrettes, 83)
Designed by Dave Thomas, the Château course at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is ranked among the best in Europe. An 18-hole, 6,616 m layout winding through the hills of Provence, with a white slope of 146 that makes it one of the most difficult courses in the PACA region.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 146 | 72 | 6,616 m |
| Yellow (men) | 140 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 136 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 131 | 72 | — |
Significant elevation changes, undulating fairways, panoramic views of the Alps and the Mediterranean. 5-star resort spanning 300 hectares.
Terre Blanche — Le Riou (83)
The second course at Terre Blanche, shorter and more forgiving. Also designed by Dave Thomas. More accessible to mid-handicap players while retaining the resort's technical demands.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 72 | 6,005 m |
| Yellow (men) | 133 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 131 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 126 | 72 | — |
A perfect complement to Le Château, ideal for a multi-day golf stay.
Golf de Sperone (Bonifacio, 2A)
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1990, Sperone is a unique course in France: set on the cliffs of Bonifacio in Corsica, it offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Sardinia. Several holes run directly along the cliffs.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 141 | 72 | 5,835 m |
| Yellow (men) | 136 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 134 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 128 | 72 | — |
Near-constant strong wind, Corsican maquis, exposed greens. Slope 141 well earned.
Royal Mougins (06)
Designed by Robert Von Hagge, Royal Mougins is a technical 5,997 m course in the hinterland of Cannes. Abundant water hazards, strategic bunkers, championship-quality greens.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 138 | 71 | 5,997 m |
| Yellow (men) | 132 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 130 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 126 | 71 | — |
Luxury resort with hotel and spa. A sought-after address for the international clientele of the Côte d'Azur.
Evian Resort Golf Club (74)
Founded in 1904 and completely renovated in 2013 by Cabell B. Robinson, the Evian Resort Golf Club is the only venue in continental Europe to host a women's Major, The Evian Championship. Perched at 500 m altitude with views over Lake Geneva and the Alps.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 132 | 72 | 6,030 m |
| Yellow (men) | 128 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 126 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 121 | 72 | — |
Moderate slope for a major course: the difficulty comes mainly from the elevation changes and the altitude wind. Royal 5* and Ermitage 4* hotels on site.
Golf Les Bordes — Old Course (41)
Considered one of the most beautiful courses in France and Europe, Les Bordes was designed by Texan architect Robert Von Hagge during his most inventive period. Located 90 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the Loire Valley, on the former hunting estate of Baron Bich. Water comes into play on two thirds of the course. The course record is held by Jean Van de Velde, just one shot under par.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 148 | 72 | 6,456 m |
| Yellow (men) | 140 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 136 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 128 | 72 | — |
Slope 148 from the whites: among the most difficult in France. An ultra-private club, open to members and guests only. A New Course designed by Gil Hanse has been added to the offering.
Golf Les Aisses (La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, 45)
Designed by Olivier Brizon in 1992, Les Aisses is a forest course in the Sologne, regularly ranked in the French top 30. Three nine-hole loops can be combined for different configurations.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 139 | 72 | 6,138 m |
| Yellow (men) | 134 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 130 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 124 | 72 | — |
Narrow fairways lined with pine trees, fine sand bunkers, quality greens. A demanding course for accuracy.
Golf de Dinard (Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, 35)
Founded in 1887, Dinard is the second oldest golf course in metropolitan France after Pau. Designed by Tom Dunn, the seaside layout offers magnificent views over the Emerald Coast. A short but technical Par 68.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 132 | 68 | 5,137 m |
| Yellow (men) | 127 | 68 | — |
| Blue (women) | 126 | 68 | — |
| Red (women) | 118 | 68 | — |
Sea breeze, exposed greens, short but tricky holes. A historic club with old-fashioned charm.
Golf de Granville (Bréville-sur-Mer, 50)
An exceptional links layout designed by Harry Colt and Charles Alison in 1912. A seaside course exposed to Channel winds. One of the most authentic links courses in France.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 130 | 71 | 5,765 m |
| Yellow (men) | 125 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 124 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 119 | 71 | — |
Undulating fairways, not a tree in sight, just the ocean and the wind. An authentic links experience 3 hours from Paris.
Golf Barrière Deauville (Saint-Arnoult, 14)
Designed by Tom Simpson, 27 holes in total (three combinable 9-hole loops). The Red + White combination is the championship layout. A classic English-style parkland with views over the Seine Bay.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 131 | 71 | 5,860 m |
| Yellow (men) | 126 | 71 | — |
| Blue (women) | 124 | 71 | — |
| Red (women) | 120 | 71 | — |
Elegant setting, integrated into the Lucien Barrière resort. Ideal for a golf-casino weekend 2 hours from Paris.
Golf d'Étretat (76)
Laid out in 1908 by Jack Morris (nephew of the legendary Old Tom Morris), Étretat is perched on the chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coast. A spectacular course overlooking the ocean and the famous Étretat needles.
| Tee | Slope | Par | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (men) | 135 | 72 | 6,073 m |
| Yellow (men) | 129 | 72 | — |
| Blue (women) | 127 | 72 | — |
| Red (women) | 121 | 72 | — |
Constant wind, holes running along the cliffs, a cinematic setting. One of the most photogenic courses in Europe.
Sources and methodology
The slope, SSS, par and length values published on this page are compiled from several cross-referenced public sources: the French Golf Federation (official playing handicap calculator, ffgolf.org), specialist aggregators touslesgolfs.com, golfy.fr, bookandgolf.com, golf-de-france.fr, as well as the official website of each club where available.
The playing handicap calculation formula is that of the World Handicap System adopted by the FFGolf since 2021: (Index × Slope / 113) + (SSS − Par), rounded to the nearest integer. Slope values are reassessed by the FFGolf approximately every 10 years, or after a major course remodelling. This database is updated annually.
In the event of discrepancies between sources, we favour the most recent data published by the golf course in question. For any query about the slope of a course, the official FFGolf calculator remains the authoritative source.
