FRENCH
RIVIERA
- REGION
“WHERE THE LIGHT IS BRIGHTER THAN ELSEWHERE, WHERE THE SKY IS SOFTER, WHERE THE SUN SHINES MORE OFTEN.”
These words, written in 1763 by the English author Thomas Smolett, still resonate today. Celebrated for its timeless elegance and eternal glamour, the French Riviera is home to the most popular golf destinations in France, full of hidden treasures, well-known masterpieces, sunny winter days and mild temperatures throughout the year.
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Golfs
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Valescure
Member of the «Club 1895» (Club of all the golf courses founded on this date), the mythical club of Valescure belongs to the list of the historical stages dreamed by all the amateurs of golf…
Centennial Golf was established in 1895 by Lord Ashcomb, which earned it the privilege of being the oldest 18-hole course on the French Riviera. Dotted with a river surrounded by magnificent umbrella pines, its British-style course offers several short holes conducive to technical play: narrowness of the fairway, complex roughness, water…
Due to its quality, national and international events are regularly organized.
Terre Blanche
Terre Blanche is one of the most prestigious golf courses in France. It has been in the top 3 of the Best Golf Resorts in Europe for eight years. Its architect Dave Thomas has preserved the reliefs and vegetation of the site to offer golfers performance and fun of the game in an exceptional environment.
Thus, its signature is expressed through the serrated contours of the two 18-hole courses, «Le Château» and «Le Riou» and immerses you in the playing conditions of a championship course.
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Restaurants
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Le Récif
The Michelin-starred restaurant on the rooftop of the Roches Rouges Hotel, in Saint-Raphaël, where chef José Bailly has developed a Mediterranean and creative cuisine, based on seafood. The catch of the day provides daily iodized delicatessen.
90 Boulevard de la 36e Division du Texas, 83530 Saint-RaphaëlLa Faventia
One Michelin star, in the heart of the Terre Blanche estate, sat at the edge of a magnificent infinity pool, with chef Christophe Schmitt at the helm, concocting refined Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
3100 Route de Bagnols en Forêt 83440 Tourrettes -
Culture
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The region is steeped in a marvelous heritage of Roman remains, historic basilicas and monasteries scattered throughout the countryside. Historic farmhouses, typical “mas” or castles are being transformed into wineries, art centers, restaurants, or museums as famous as they are secret. A garden-lover’s paradise, there are thousands of remarkable sites on the French Riviera.
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Activities
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There are many outdoor wonders. Like discovering the Estérel on foot, the opportunity to try your hand at hiking. You can opt for the largest canyon in Europe: the Gorges du Verdon. For those who want to set sail, you can navigate to the Lérins Islands and the Bay of
Cannes. For the most romantic of you, a walk in the lavender fields is staple.
Valescure
Member of the «Club 1895» (Club of all the golf courses founded on this date), the mythical club of Valescure belongs to the list of the historical stages dreamed by all the amateurs of golf…
Centennial Golf was established in 1895 by Lord Ashcomb, which earned it the privilege of being the oldest 18-hole course on the French Riviera. Dotted with a river surrounded by magnificent umbrella pines, its British-style course offers several short holes conducive to technical play: narrowness of the fairway, complex roughness, water…
Due to its quality, national and international events are regularly organized.
Terre Blanche
Terre Blanche is one of the most prestigious golf courses in France. It has been in the top 3 of the Best Golf Resorts in Europe for eight years. Its architect Dave Thomas has preserved the reliefs and vegetation of the site to offer golfers performance and fun of the game in an exceptional environment.
Thus, its signature is expressed through the serrated contours of the two 18-hole courses, «Le Château» and «Le Riou» and immerses you in the playing conditions of a championship course.
Le Récif
The Michelin-starred restaurant on the rooftop of the Roches Rouges Hotel, in Saint-Raphaël, where chef José Bailly has developed a Mediterranean and creative cuisine, based on seafood. The catch of the day provides daily iodized delicatessen.
90 Boulevard de la 36e Division du Texas, 83530 Saint-Raphaël
La Faventia
One Michelin star, in the heart of the Terre Blanche estate, sat at the edge of a magnificent infinity pool, with chef Christophe Schmitt at the helm, concocting refined Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
3100 Route de Bagnols en Forêt 83440 Tourrettes
The region is steeped in a marvelous heritage of Roman remains, historic basilicas and monasteries scattered throughout the countryside. Historic farmhouses, typical “mas” or castles are being transformed into wineries, art centers, restaurants, or museums as famous as they are secret. A garden-lover’s paradise, there are thousands of remarkable sites on the French Riviera.
There are many outdoor wonders. Like discovering the Estérel on foot, the opportunity to try your hand at hiking. You can opt for the largest canyon in Europe: the Gorges du Verdon. For those who want to set sail, you can navigate to the Lérins Islands and the Bay of
Cannes. For the most romantic of you, a walk in the lavender fields is staple.
CONTACT
Avenida de Paniagua, sn, Galerías Paniagua, local 40
11310 Sotogrande
+33 787 350 907
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