From Biarritz to Moliets, St-Jean-de-Luz to Pau, in the Basque Country, Béarn and the Landes: 16 golf courses within a radius of 100km.
Extraordinary, isn’t it? And one of them is historic. Pau Golf Club was the first golf club founded in Continental Europe, in 1856.
According to your desire, fitness or level, you can choose a golf course with a view over the sea or the mountains, in the city or under the pine trees, gently rolling or highly technical, historic or even rustic. Quality, atmosphere and variety are guaranteed.
Good reason n° 1 to visit: gastronomy
Taste the flavours of the Southwest: foie-gras, duck, Espelette pepper, chipirons (squid), garbure soup, Bayonne ham, etc...
Good reason n° 2 to visit: relaxation and renewal
The perfect accompaniment to your golfing getaway. Treat yourself to well-being breaks in spas or thalassotherapy centres.
Good reason n° 3 to visit: the ocean
Make the most of the omnipresent Atlantic: by the long stretch of sandy beaches in the Landes, hidden in wild creeks, or at the heart of Biarritz.
Good reason n° 4 to visit: The Pyrenees
Wherever you are, the Pyrenees mountain range is always in the background. Go for an excursion!
Good reason n° 5 to visit: peace and quiet
Wide-open natural spaces, an endless horizon, protected plant and animal life: recharge your batteries.
Good reason n° 6 to visit: the culture of the Southwest
The events calendar will take care of your outings: Basque pelota tournaments, rugby matches, course landaise...
Good reason n° 7 to visit: festivities
Fête, fiesta, féria - it’s like a religion here! Village fetes or big international events: don’t miss out!
Good reason n° 8 to visit: Spain is so close
Set off for a few hours to discover neighbouring Spain: Saint Sebastian or Bilbao and its Guggenheim museum.
Good reason n° 9 to visit: try your hand at surfing
This is where surfing in Europe begun! Soak up the surf culture and jump into the sea between Hossegor and Hendaye, via Guéthary.
Good reason n° 10 to visit: the history
The first golf course in Europe was built in Pau. The history of golf has since been written in the Southwest of France.
Good reason n° 11 to visit: the forestland
In peace and quiet, under the pine trees, the Landes Forest can be discovered on foot, by bike, or on horseback – you choose!
Good reason n° 12: wine & wine tasting
Jurançon, Madiran, Tursan, Irouléguy, Béarn-Bellocq, dry or sweet, there are plenty of flavours to be discovered from winegrowers in the Béarn, Basque and the Landes regions.
FROM BIARRITZ TO PAU, THE CRADLE OF FRENCH GOLF
Biarritz Destination Golf is one of the most beautiful golfing destinations in Europe.
European golfers find an outstanding choice of golf courses and a climate suited to all-year-round play in the Basque Country, the Landes and in Béarn Pyrénées. These golf courses have it all. Perfect your swing in the atmosphere of South-West France, between the Atlantic Ocean, pine forests and the Pyrenees mountains.