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78 South-west France: The vineyards of Bordeaux and the beaches of Biarritz French Golf Holidays South-west France The splendour of Bordeaux to the glitz of Biarritz. And with five courses in Europe’s Top 100, you’re spoilt! Bordeaux France has everything one could wish for and Bordeaux is the case in point. Established by the Romans who found the natural river ports, wine, and the perfect agricultural conditions to their liking, the area has prospered for over 2000 years. It retains all of its pomp and seamlessly shows off its renowned vineyards and countless chateaux. More recent additions include several good courses. It is now a serious golf destination. Biarritz Biarritz is a true golfing paradise. Add fine weather, great food and extensive nightlife to the equation and the result is a fantastic golf holiday. Access is quick with plenty of flights in and around the resorts. Some clients drive down from the Channel ports and take an overnight stop to break the nine-hour drive with others preferring the overnight ferries to Bilbao or Santander. Once there, the resorts, courses and restaurants are all local so you’ll be doing more driving on the course than on the roads. The scenery is impressive with massive beaches, thick forests, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees. Après-golf is lively with the locals loving a good party. And not only is it fun, it’s classy: remarkable hotels and villas, casinos, smart shops, pleasure ports and well-preserved fishing villages. Here’s an idea! Stay a night or two in or around Bordeaux, play the best courses (Medoc and Lacanau), and then take the short drive down to Biarritz and play Seignosse, Hossegor, Chiberta and Moliets...We’ve got accommodation to match every taste and there’s the small matter of being able to play five European Top 100 courses in one week... Absolutely unique! Pont Pierre, Bordeaux. The dunes around Bordeaux. Warm weather…Wonderful sights and scenery…More European Top 100 courses than anywhere else… Golf du Medoc Hotel & Spa, near Bordeaux (page 82). Email: [email protected] French Golf holidays

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78 South-west France: The vineyards of Bordeaux and the beaches of BiarritzFrench Golf Holidays

South-westFranceThe splendour of Bordeaux to theglitz of Biarritz. And with fivecourses in Europe’s Top 100, you’respoilt!

BordeauxFrance has everything one could wish for andBordeaux is the case in point.

Established by the Romans who found thenatural river ports, wine, and the perfectagricultural conditions to their liking, the areahas prospered for over 2000 years. It retains all

of its pomp and seamlessly shows off itsrenowned vineyards and countless chateaux.More recent additions include several goodcourses. It is now a serious golf destination.

BiarritzBiarritz is a true golfing paradise. Add fineweather, great food and extensive nightlife tothe equation and the result is a fantastic golfholiday.

Access is quick with plenty of flights in andaround the resorts. Some clients drive downfrom the Channel ports and take an overnightstop to break the nine-hour drive with otherspreferring the overnight ferries to Bilbao orSantander. Once there, the resorts, courses andrestaurants are all local so you’ll be doing moredriving on the course than on the roads.

The scenery is impressive with massive beaches,thick forests, the Atlantic Ocean and thePyrenees. Après-golf is lively with the localsloving a good party. And not only is it fun, it’sclassy: remarkable hotels and villas, casinos,smart shops, pleasure ports and well-preservedfishing villages.

Here’s an idea!

Stay a night or two in or around Bordeaux, playthe best courses (Medoc and Lacanau), andthen take the short drive down to Biarritz andplay Seignosse, Hossegor, Chiberta andMoliets...We’ve got accommodation to matchevery taste and there’s the small matter ofbeing able to play five European Top 100courses in one week... Absolutely unique!

Pont Pierre, Bordeaux.

The dunes around Bordeaux.

Warm weather…Wonderful sights and scenery…More European Top 100 courses than anywhere else…

Golf du Medoc Hotel & Spa, near Bordeaux (page 82).

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The stunning town of Castelnaud

What to see and doPartiesn The bars and clubs of the beautiful city of

Bordeauxn The bars, clubs, casinos and brasseries in and

around Biarritzn Wine-tastings and dinner in private chateaux

Explorersn The dunes of Lacanaun The vineyards of Margaux, Medoc and

Saint-Emilionn The markets of Sainte-Foy-La Grande and

Bayonnen The museum and sights of Bordeauxn Drive along the Pyrenees mountainsn The ancient port of Saint-Jean de Luz

Romanticsn A sea-view room at Hotel du Palais or a

lakeview suite at Chateau Brindosn Escape to the Alain Ducasse Ostape retreat

Familiesn The windsurfing, beaches and dunes all

along the coastn Fabulous weather

Foodiesn Bordeaux is known for producing the best

red wine in the world but the white wines ofthe region are delicious too – there’snothing nicer than a bottle of Jurancon, abaguette and foie gras! Cuisine is heartywith a slight Basque influence.

n We send a Recommended Restaurant listwith your Holiday Information Pack

Hossegor Golf Club, near Biarritz (page 88).

Suggested Itineraryn Fly-drive from UK to Bordeaux

n Two-in-a-midsize hire car

n Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at Chateau des

Vigiers near Bergerac

n Daily golf or spa treatment at Vigiers

n Three nights’ b/b at the Mercure Thalassa, Biarritz

n Golf at Chiberta, Seignosse and Hossegor

n One night’s dinner, bed and breakfast at Chateau

Mirambeau

n Return flight from Bordeaux

PriceApril 2009 until November 2009 £1479

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Biarritz

Royan

Cognac

Lacanau

A83

N10

N117

A63

Bordeaux

N215

Gujan

D936

Seignosse

Hossegor

Garonne

DordogneMedoc

N141

To Bilbao (Portsmouth)and Santander (Plymouth)

A62

Gironde

Spain

D932

D933

Vieux-Boucau

D626

Bayonne

Margaux

Pessac

Makila

Arcangues

To Paris, St Maloand Calais

BergeracSt-Emilion

Ste-Foy-La-Grande

Villeneuve-sur-Lot

To Toulouse

A10

D652

Chantaco

Arcachon

Moliets-Plage

Pau

A64

To Toulouse

Biarritz Le Phare

Chiberta

Moliets

St Jean de Luz

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Atlantic Ocean

Bay of Biscay

AngletHotel locationMain townGolf Club

Vigiers

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How to get thereHere’s a list of the most convenient ways to get to your holidaydestination.

For further information and the latest news, please call us on01277 824100 or visit www.yourgolfholidays.com

Trainn Folkestone – Calais (car) n Calais – Brive (Motorail)n UK – Bordeaux/Saint Jean de Luz (foot passenger)

Ferryn Dover – Calais n Plymouth – Santandern Portsmouth – Caen/St Malo n Portsmouth – Bilbao

Planen Several UK airports – Bordeaux/Toulouse/Bergeracn Stansted/Bristol – Bergeracn Stansted – Biarritz/Bilbao/Pau

What the price includesOur prices are based on an exchange rate of €1.27/£1.Should the exchange rate decrease or increase, we willquote your holiday at the commercial exchange rate ofthe day.

All our prices are ‘’all-inclusive’’ and there are NO hidden extras. The “From” price is based on mid-weekand low season, and the “To” price is based onweekend and high season. The prices include:n Return flights from UK to local airport based on an average

of £150 including taxes and luggage carriage chargesn Four-in-a-large hire car with all insurancesn The accommodation and board as detailedn The selection of courses in the example itineraryn Taxes and service chargesn A comprehensive Holiday Information Packn The knowledge and experience of our teamn ABTA and ATOL bonds so you know your money is safen Past Client benefits depending on your holiday spend

Please contact us on 01277 824100 for the exact price foryour preferred holiday dates as prices can vary week-to-weekand we may have received a relevant special offer.

Groups - save £££s per person!Discounts range from £50 for a group of five people for a two-night stay up to £2000 for a group of 25 people on a week’sstay! See page six of the Introduction and call us on 01277824100 for exact prices.

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Relais de Margaux, Medoc vineyards.

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No currency surchargeWe guarantee that the holiday price quoted to you when you

pay your deposit is the holiday price you will pay. We havetaken steps to avoid any possibility of surcharging our clients

for currency fluctuations and any other holiday cost.

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Relais de Margaux **** Margaux 1

Relais de Margaux is one of thefinest golfing resorts in France.

Rising from the vineyards of the ChateauVincent Margaux estate, this is a haven ofpleasure where the warm welcome andimpressive facilities combine with asensational location.

There are 100 bedrooms shared between theoriginal chateau and sympathetically stylishextension. All are large and well-equipped andmost overlook the golf course. Our prices arebased on the Superior Harmonie bedrooms.There are two worthy restaurants including anall-day brasserie and, of course, a wine cellarand bar of note.

Facilities include a spa, health suite, a hugepanoramic terrace and, of course, thechampionship golf course. For modern luxuryin an ageless setting, Margaux is the perfectvintage.

At a glancen Vineyard and riverside locationn Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Courses within 30 minutesn Margaux (on site) n Medoc

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Suggested itinerary From ToFour nights’ b/b, golf at Margaux (twice),Medoc & Pessac £779 £875

Single room supplement per night £68 £85

French Golf Holidays bonusesn Free room upgraden Seventh night free all yearn Free golf at Margaux for groups of 8 - 14

people from Nov - Marn A welcome bottle of red wine in your bedroomn Special three-night b/b & golf deal in standard

rooms available

Bordering the Gironde River andset over 45 hectares around thereputed hotel, Margaux has rapidlymatured into a lovely course.

RESORT SPA £££ PARKLAND

Par 71. 6653 yards. Slope 133.n Excellent practice facilitiesn Brand new clubhouse with panoramic terrace

The undulating countryside and eight holeswith water hazards provide a scenic and clevertest of golf where only poor shots arepenalised.

The remaining holes are parkland where youcan open up a bit, but it’s ‘target golf’ to thegreens.

Relais de Margaux can seriously vie for beingone of the most complete golfing resorts inFrance. Easy walking.

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Two contrasting, but equallyenjoyable, golf courses.

Medoc Les ChateauxPar 71. 6946 yards. Slope 130.n Regular host to the European Tourn One of the best 36-hole clubs in Francen Excellent clubhouse with panoramic restaurant

The main course is Les Chateaux – one of thebest in Europe and deceptively tough withgenerous fairways bordered by penal rough,heather, broom, water hazards and ditches.Drive well and play with a plan for each holeand you’ll get to the large, contoured greenswith a good chance for par! Entertaining andvisually appealing, this is golf at its finest.

Some clients rate Les Vignes aseven better than Les Chateaux.

The back nine, where tall pine trees frameverdant fairways and smallish greens, isbeautiful. Commencing with relatively openparkland holes, Les Vignes gets prettier andtougher as the round progresses. With greatinvestment in maintenance and a classyclubhouse, this club easily justifies its rankingamong the very best in France. Easy walking.Nine miles north-west of Bordeaux centre.

Both courses have huge wine bottles as 150-yard markers with each marker named afterthe best Medoc vineyards, the wines of whichare readily available in the clubhouse.

Medoc Les VignesPar 71. 6842 yards. Slope 127.

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Golf du Medoc Hotel and Spa **** Bordeaux 4

Newest hotel on the “Bordeauxblock” is the Golf du Medoc Hotel& Spa. Constructed from woodand glass, this hotel addscontemporary design to thejustified boast of having two veryhighly-rated courses on site.

Just 20 minutes from Bordeaux and theairport, Golf du Medoc Hotel and Spa has arestaurant and cracking wine bar. The hotel issmoothly run and it’s a fine choice for comfortand practicality.

You can also combine your favourite sport withwine-tastings and, as with all our hotels, wecan organise dinners in exclusive winechateaux.

Enjoy your golf and food and relax with amassage…La belle vie!

At a glancen Two superb 18-hole courses on siten Spa with fitness centre and indoor pooln Wine bar with fireplace

Courses within 30 minutesn Medoc Chateaux/Vignes (on site)n Margaux n Pessacn Lacanau

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Suggested itinerary From ToFour nights’ b/b, a Chateau wine-tasting(excluding transfers), golf at Medoc (three times) and Lacanau £609 £689

Single room supplement per night £37 £45

French Golf Holidays bonusesn Fourth night free from Apr - Octn Stay four nights and play three times at Medoc

and receive a free bottle of Medoc wine in your room

n 10% off all spa treatments

ART DE VIVRE SPA ££

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Undeniably one of the finest all-round golf-hotels in France wherehistory, beauty and luxury areoffered in the best of French style.As well as first-class comfort, thespirit, welcome and style ofVigiers is unsurpassed.

The accommodation comes in three parts - 25deluxe bedrooms in the 16th-Century chateau- known locally as “Little Versailles” alongwith the gourmet restaurant, bar andsumptuous lounges, a further 22 bedroomsare in the Dependances (suitable for up to

Chateau des Vigiers **** Monestier 3

At a glancen Beautiful bedroomsn Own vineyard and orchardsn Just 15 mins from Bergerac airport

Courses within 30 minutesn Chateau des Vigiers (on site)

three people) next to the chateau and 40bedrooms in the striking (and very eco-friendly) wooden chalet overlooking the thirdnine. It’s all very nicely put together.

As well as the beautiful accommodation,gastronomy is another reason to stay at Vigiers- Le Chai brasserie and Les Fresques restaurantprovide the perfect combination of hearty localfare and a full-blown gastronomic affair. Mostclients take our excellent value half-boardoptions, leave the car alone and just sit backand enjoy!

Leisure facilities include two swimming pools,a fitness and beauty centre and tennis. Walksaround the orchards are a perfect ‘digestif’and cycling and horse-riding can also beorganised. In addition, Chateau des Vigiers hasits own working vineyard producing good red,white and rosé - a tour and tasting here is allpart of the Vigiers experience, as well as localfoie-gras tasting and the occasional foray intothe stunning countryside and towns.

Vigiers always strikes the right note for clientslooking for a golf holiday with class.

ART DE VIVRE SPA ££££

VigiersPar 71. 6569 yards. Slope 125.

FOREST 18/36

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Suggested itinerary From ToFive nights’ b/b, three dinners,golf at Vigiers (three times) £865 £945

Single room supplement per night £60 £76

French Golf Holidays bonusesn Free second roundsn 25-minute beauty treatments per day for

non-golfers

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Vigiers is set in a stunninglocation with a tranquil ambience.

The new 9-hole golf course "La Vallée"opened in 2008, which means that Chateaudes Vigiers now offers a unique 27-hole golfcourse: "La Vallée", Par 36, 3112m, “Le Lac”,Par 35, 2935m and “Les Vignes”, Par 36,3083m.

By dividing 27 holes into three 9 hole coursesyou’ll be able to play different configurationswhich will feel as if you’re playing on threedifferent 18-hole courses, each with differentslopes (from 125 to 129).

On top of that, there are two training zonesfor chipping, bunkers or rolling, a coveredrange with targets from 50 to 200m, and the6-hole academy course (1035m). Whateveryour level, come and discover the new golffacilities in the prestigious Chateau Des Vigiersambience.

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A massive 120-hectare golfingestate with an 18-hole golf course,a nine-holer, a three-hole trainingcourse and a golf academy.

Set in an appealing countryside location closeto the airport, it’s ideal for your first or lastday’s golf. The main course is quite dauntingoff the back tees but the tree-lined fairwaysare far more enticing off the forwards. Veryflat, quite technical and with a little bit ofwater and lots of bunkers, Pessac is veryagreeable – and you should play to yourhandicap. There’s a warm welcome and goodfood in the modern clubhouse. Seven mileswest of Bordeaux.

PessacPar 72. 6661 yards. Slope 143.n Nice holiday golfn Close to Bordeaux Airportn Possible to play the nine-hole course after lunch

One of the best courses in the south-west of France,Lacanau is a wonderful pine forest layout quite similar toHardelot Les Pins in NorthernFrance.

Lacanau has several memorable holes and ahigh standard of maintenance. Tall pines, dog-legs and an abundance of clever sand trapsare apparent but you may also have to playagainst the breezes coming from the mile-distant Atlantic!

Never too difficult and always enjoyable,Lacanau is worthy of playing many times. Fairlyflat. 30 miles west of Bordeaux.

LacanauPar 72. 6257 yards. Slope 137.n Classic forest golf layoutn Well-maintainedn Just a mile inland from the Atlantic beaches

French Golf Holidays bonusn Free second round

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La Guerinière ***Gujan-Mestras 5

This is a super little hotel.

Very much a superior three-star, the 25bedrooms, ‘zen’ public lounges and gardensare presented with great panache. Therestaurant is definitely worth a few nights inwith puddings to die for and an impressivecellar.

A great place to relax, take in the delights ofthe region and to play some fine golf courses.

At a glancen Adjacent to the nature reserve, oyster park and

golf course of Gujan-Mestrasn Michelin-starred restaurant

Courses within 30 minutesn Gujan-Mestras n Arcachon

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Suggested itinerary From ToFour nights’ b/b, golf at Gujan (twice) & Arcachon £559 £649

Single room supplement per night £34 £46

French Golf Holidays bonusn Early check-in and late check-out

ART DE VIVRE ££

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A very attractive pine-forestcourse and highly-rated in the bestgolf guides.

Gujan’s main obstacles are natural to theregion - the lakes from the Landes NatureReserve, the heather and the trees...It takesthe very best from its beautiful location andprovides a fine but fair test.

If you’re driving well, some of the par-foursand fives are generous and there are manytempting approaches to take on but carelessrisk-taking is penalised. Easy walking. 38 milessouth-west of Bordeaux.

GujanPar 72. 6606 yards. Slope 129.n Massive terrace and clubhouse overlooking

the lake and 18thn One of the prettiest courses in France

French Golf Holidays bonusesn Free second roundn Free trolley hire

From the family-feel in theclubhouse to the conventional

ArcachonPar 72. 6400 yards. Slope 133.n New clubhousen Pleasant holiday golfn Great views

design, this is old-fashioned resortgolf in the finest sense.

The front nine is through the forest and theback nine is on rolling parkland so theemphasis is on accuracy rather than lengthand many holes are different in their demands.Good fun – not too difficult and with thebonus of great views. Hilly in parts. Two milessouth of Arcachon.

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Chateau de Mirambeau **** LUXE Mirambeau 6

Breathe in the Renaissance at thismagnificent luxury chateau. Classexudes from every aspect ofChateau de Mirambeau and itsbeautiful setting.

Stroll around the magnificentpark, or enjoy the extravagantinteriors combining rich fabricswith antique furnishing.

There are 23 beautifully furnished andequipped bedrooms all with stunningbathrooms.

Relax in the comfy salon before enjoying agastronomic dinner in the elegant dining roomand if the wines take your fancy, ask theSommelier for a tasting.

If you prefer to exercise your body rather thanyour mind, there is an outdoor swimming pool,spa, indoor pool with waterfall, fitness centre,

At a glancen One of the World’s most romantic hotelsn Excellent leisure facilities n Gastronomic restaurantn Wine tasting

Suggested itinerary From ToTwo nights’ b/b £299 £380

Single room supplement per night £117 £157

Courses within 30 minutesn Saintes

jogging and cycle track, sauna, hamman andJacuzzi and tennis courts.

A magical experience, recommended if you areen-route home or just to have a couple ofnights after your golf holiday.

LUXURY ££££

R o m a n t i c a d d - o n

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Le Pavillon Bleu ***Hossegor 9

Le Pavillon Bleu is a stylish family-run hotel with 21 lake-view andwell-equipped bedrooms(including CD, DVD players andqueen-sized beds), balconies and agreat location on the lake.

Le Pavillon Bleu is also popular for itsgastronomic restaurant. Welcoming, centraland good value, it’s the choice for those whowant to be in the heart of ‘golf country’ butstill have a French experience.

At a glancen Lakeside locationn Easy walk from Hossegor Golf Club and the

resort centren Most bedrooms overlook the lake

Courses within 30 minutesn Chiberta n Hossegorn Arcangues n Makilan Seignosse n Biarritz Le Pharen Moliets

Suggested itinerary From ToFive nights’ b/b, golf at Hossegor, Moliets,Seignosse & Chiberta £699 £899

Single room supplement per night £28 £68

COMFORTABLE ££

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Mercure Thalassa **** Biarritz 0

Built at the turn of the 20th-Century, this classic hotel boasts66 large and comfy bedrooms.

Carrying on from the striking exterior, the hugeatrium (where you find the reception and therestaurant), is also impressive as is the rest ofthe hotel.

From the excellent restaurant to the views andfrom the adjacent spa to the proximity of theresort...Everything in spot on.

Courses within 30 minutesn Biarritz Le Phare (on site)n Chiberta n Makilan Arcangues n Chantacon Hossegor

French Golf Holidays bonusn One in ten free

CHARMING £££

Hotel Du Palais **** LUXE

Biarritz 0

One of the last Palace hotels inEurope, du Palais provides asublime experience in a fabulouslocation.

Ideal for the sights of the resort and thesensational Atlantic Ocean views. The 187bedrooms are classy and come with all theamenities you expect from a very special hotel.And despite the glamour of the hotel itself, thestaff and service make you feel relaxed and“on holiday” from the moment you arrive.

Freshly opened is the beautiful spa so you’vegot the perfect opportunity to be pamperedand relaxed even before you enjoy the bar andrestaurant. And what makes du Palais evenmore appealing? Have a look at our prices...You won’t find a better price for this majestichotel.

Sensational!

At a glancen World renownedn Michelin-star restaurantn Magnificent five-storey Guerlain Spa n Pitch and putt facilities

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Suggested itinerary From ToFour nights’ b/b, golf at Chiberta,Chantaco & Biarritz Le Phare £1060 £1199

Single room supplement per night £74 £98

Courses within 30 minutesn Chiberta n Hossegorn Arcangues n Makilan Chantaco n Biarritz Le Phare

LUXURY SPA ££££

At a glancen Elegantly refurbishedn Ten minute walk from the resort centre n Adjacent to Biarritz Le Phare Golf Club

Golf Hotel deSeignosse ***Seignosse 8

A Louisiana-styled hoteloverlooking the fairways of aworld-renowned golf course.

The 45 bedrooms are nicely-appointed and some come with abalcony and view down the 18thor 9th (well worth thesupplement).

Facilities include a nice pool and the excellentrestaurant serves delicious and localspecialities with poolside dining in fineweather.

For après-golf, the bar is relaxed and theresorts of Cap Breton and Hossegor are ashort drive away.

A top-value base, surrounded by some of thebest courses you’ll ever play.

At a glancen Welcoming ambiencen Hearty local specialitiesn Low single room supplement

Courses within 30 minutesn Seignosse (on site) n Hossegorn Moliets n Arcanguesn Makila

Suggested itinerary From ToFive nights’ b/b, golf at Seignosse (twice), Moliets & Hossegor £649 £799

Single room supplement per night £14 £16

COMFORTABLE £

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French Golf Holidays bonusn Low-season golf and hotel rates in June

Suggested itinerary From ToFour nights’ b/b, golf at Biarritz Le Phare,Seignosse & Arcangues £655 £850

Single room supplement per night £36 £49

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Chateau de Brindos **** Anglet !

This 1900’s villa is one of thefinest hotels in south-west France.

Overlooking a private lake and with just 29individually-appointed bedrooms, there is styleand luxury wherever you look. The bedroomscome with all the mod-cons, sumptuousfurnishings and most have a balcony orterrace.

The cosy lounges and bar are very relaxingand the lake-view restaurant is acclaimed forboth its cuisine and beautiful salon. If youwant the panache and setting of a top hotelbut also require a tranquil location, look nofurther than Chateau de Brindos. Delightful!

At a glancen Easy access to the resortsn Owned by French sporting icon Serge Blanco n Beautiful dining room and terracen The best small hotel in the region

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ART DE VIVRE SPA ££££

Courses within 30 minutesn Chiberta n Hossegorn Arcangues n Makilan Chantaco n Biarritz Le Phare

Suggested itinerary From ToSix nights’ b/b, golf at Arcangues,Chiberta, Seignosse & Hossegor £1060 £1350

Single room supplement per night £52 £69

Set a gentle stroll from the mainresort, the Radisson has a friendlyfeel and the staff, decor andfacilities are ideal.

For après-golf, the roof-top bar and pool affordsuperb views and the brand-new Serge Betsenspa is one of the best we've seen. The greatman is often there and his spa is busy so askus to book before you go.

The Onyx restaurant and its separate TVbrasserie provide tasty international cuisine ina lively ambience.

For modern comforts, 150 enormous bedroomsand a nice “bright” feel to your holiday, theRadisson offers real satisfaction … and goodfood too!

At a glancen Huge bedrooms with panoramic ocean viewsn Roof-top pool and barn Fabulous Serge Betsen sports span Easy-going dining options

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Suggested itinerary From ToFive nights’ b/b, golf at Biarritz Le Phare,Seignosse, Chiberta, Moliets & Makila £719 £925

Single room supplement per night £32 £64

French Golf Holidays bonusesn One in ten free in low-seasonn Free welcome drinkn Free room upgrade

COMFORTABLE SPA £££

Radisson **** Biarritz 0

Alcyon *** Biarritz 0

Hotel Alcyon is a delightful hotelfrom which to explore theattractions of the resort.

The 15 bedrooms and their bathrooms aresmall but beautifully-appointed and comecomplete with flat-screen TV and first-classbeds. And although it’s in a quiet district ofBiarritz, it’s only a three-minute walk from themyriad of bars and brasseries. Our prices arebased on the best bedrooms.

The Alcyon provides the answer if you’relooking for dormy-style ambience and resortcentre convenience.

At a glancen Secluded yet close to the sights of Biarritz

CHARMING £

Courses within 30 minutesn Chiberta n Hossegorn Arcangues n Makilan Chantaco n Biarritz Le Phare

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Suggested itinerary From ToThree nights’ b/b, golf at Arcangues,Biarritz Le Phare & Hossegor £525 £595

Single room supplement per night £29 £37Courses within 30 minutesn Chiberta n Hossegorn Arcangues n Makilan Chantaco n Biarritz Le Phare

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One of the best Trent Jones’courses in Europe and well-maintained throughout the year.

The layout mixes parkland, links and woodlandand provides a fair and fine test with noexcuses.

Most of the fairways are generous and the

MolietsPar 72. 6790 yards. Slope 133.n European Top 100 coursen Home to the French PGA Training Academy

greens are huge. However, greedy tee-shotspay a high penalty and the bunkers andcontoured greens test your short game. Prettythroughout, the best holes are probably thelinks where you can salvage or savage yourscore. The clubhouse is impressive with foodand a welcome to match. A long but easywalk. Wonderful. Thirty miles north of Biarritzand eight miles north of Seignosse.

HossegorPar 71. 6600 yards. Slope 134.n European Top 100n Superb clubhouse atmosphere and foodn Home club to Jean Van de Velde and the late

President Mitterand

We think Chiberta is one of themost fun links courses in mainlandEurope.

This is golf at its most original and the subtleTom Simpson layout and sensational Atlantic

ChibertaPar 70. 6215 yards. Slope 125.n European Top 100 coursen Superb linksn Fabulous Atlantic Ocean views

Ocean views (and testing breezes) provide awonderful golf souvenir.

On the links holes, it’s best to play bump-and-runs and place your drive on the correct sideof the wide fairways. And on the woodlandholes, change your game to long drives andtarget approaches.

Chiberta offers a warm welcome to our clientsparticularly mid-week. A top rate golf club.Easy walking. Two miles north of Biarritz.

A wonderful contrast to its moremodern neighbours, this is a classicTom Morrison parkland course withvelvet smooth fairways, small

greens and plenty of craftily-placed trees and bunkers.

A favourite among golfing aficionados,Hossegor is an exclusive club but welcomesour clients with a smile. The lovely clubhousealso features the best golf restaurant in theregion. Hossegor is not long but does requireintelligent tee-shots and a good all-roundgame - this is no grip it and rip it course! Veryeasy walking. 19 miles north of Biarritz andfour miles south of Seignosse.

French Golf Holidays bonusesn One in four free Jan - Mar & Oct - Decn One in eight free Apr - June & Sept

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The front-runner of the courses insouth-west France, this is a Robertvon Hagge beauty!

Beautifully contoured fairways weave throughpine, cork and oak trees to well-protectedmulti-tiered greens. The fairways are quite

Par 72. 6741 yards. Slope 144.n European Top 100 coursen Stunning design by Robert von Haggen GPS Buggies

generous and it’s not long off the forward teesso if you can keep your concentration, thereare plenty of pars to be had. However, toomany players find the all-too-spectacularhazards rather attractive.

Set out on quite hilly terrain just a couple ofmiles inland from the Atlantic, the raised teesoffer wonderful views. And the course islooking fresh as a daisy after landscaping andbuggy path work. The very good clubhouseoffers a warm welcome and good food.23 miles north of Biarritz and four miles north of Hossegor.

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89South-west France: The beaches of BiarritzFrench Golf Holidays

Makila BayonnePar 72. 6717 yards. Slope 135.n Good holiday golfn Beautiful clubhouse with panoramic views

A very agreeable American-stylecourse that is arguably the leastdemanding and most SouthernEuropean of the Biarritz layouts.

ArcanguesPar 72. 6334 yards. Slope 142.n Beautiful views of the Pyreneesn Fine clubhouse

Built by one of the grand familiesof the region, Arcangues impressesfrom start to finish.

The clubhouse sets the pace with great viewsand excellent food and all 18 holes linger in

the memory, particularly the tough par threes.Quite hilly and very tough from the back so,unless you're off single-figures and can hit itwith the ‘big boys’, our advice is to takebuggies, play off the forward tees and enjoythe views. Ideal holiday golf. Five miles south-east of Biarritz.

Biarritz Le PharePar 69. 5942 yards. Slope 121.n One of the oldest courses in mainland Europen Perfectly located for your first or last day’s golf n Adjacent to the Mercure Thalassa n Host to the prestigious Biarritz Trophy

Laid out by Willie Dunn in 1888 forthe aristocrats holidaying inBiarritz, Le Phare is a lovely

parkland course with deviousfairways and small greens.

With wind coming from the nearby Atlantic,Biarritz can certainly show its teeth and you'llneed to have all the shots of a links player tomuster a good score. Surrounded by impressivevillas, there's an easy-going holiday feel aboutthe place and the lovely clubhouse and staffare first-class. Very flat. Just outside the centreof the resort.

ChantacoPar 70. 6416 yards. Slope 133.n Owned by the famous Lacoste sporting familyn Designed by Harry Colt n Art-deco clubhouse

Designed by Harry Colt, the frontnine is quite hilly and cuts throughvery beautiful woodland and theback nine makes for a flatter,water-orientated test.

Short by modern standards, the landing zonesare tight, the greens are quite small and thereare lots and lots of bunkers...This is a coursefor the thinking golfer or one who heads thesand-saves table! A members club with a finesporting tradition, it is best to play heremidweek to catch it at its most welcoming.Hilly in parts. Two miles south of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and eight miles south-west of Biarritz.

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This is “big, modern” golf complete with allthe hazards clearly on show so experiencedgolfers should put a good score together andless accomplished ones can gather someconfidence.

Makila takes full advantage of the matureoaks and the views of the Pyrenees round offthe day nicely. Quite hilly but easy walking.Five miles south-east of Biarritz and four milesfrom Arcangues.

Tel: 01277 824100

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