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Golf is a lever for tourism in the French Riviera, and the sport’sreturn to the Olympic Games in 2016 will really put it in thespotlight.
Thefirst golf course inFranceopened in 1856.Today, France ranks8th among nations that play this sport. According to the FrenchGolf Federation, golf has been attracting increasing numbers ofyounger players since 2008.Historically, theFrenchRivierawas theplace to go for golf. Oneofits finest golf courses, the Old Course inMandelieu, was foundedin 1891, opening a page of history that continues to be writtentoday.All year round, the French Riviera’s golf courses delight playerswith outstanding settings - each shaped by its own history, butoften closely linked to that of the French Riviera itself. Theelegance of the Côte d’Azur is a key attraction for lovers of fineliving.Theyaredrawnasmuchby theshoresof theMediterraneanas the charms of the hinterland, with its delightful villages, top-class hotels and services on par with the expectations of ademanding clientele.
Play golf on the French Riviera in all seasons. Enjoy thedestination whether you’re golfing in winter or spring. Golfcourses are designed for beginners and the greatest competitionplayers alike.We now invite you on a tour of French Riviera golf clubs: explorethe courses and revel in the charm of their differentenvironments.
FLASHBACK
A SPORTWITH 600 YEARS OF HISTORY!Scotland, the Netherlands, France…? Historians stillwonder about the origins of golf. The first officialdocument tomention thesportdatesback to 1457: adeedby the Scottish parliament condemning the practice ofthis game!Despite theban, the sport continued togrowand the firstgolf club was founded in 1744: the Society of EdinburghGentlemenGolfers.In 1829, golf was exported beyond Great Britain with thefirst course in India: the Royal Calcutta.Golf has been played in France for 150 years!• 1856: First golf course in France and ContinentalEurope created in Pau.
• 1900: Golf included in the Paris Olympic Games. Thecompetition took place in Compiègne (Oise).
• 1906: First French Open. This is the 7th oldesttournament in theworld still running.
• 1912: Union des Golfs de France founded. In 1933 itbecame the Fédération Française de Golf (FFGolf).
• 1914: First golfingmagazine published "Tennis&Golf".• 1987: The number of registered club membersexceeded the symbolic 100,000mark.
> www.ffgolf.com
GOLF ONTHE FRENCH RIVIERA… IN NUMBERS9 good reasons to play golfKey data for the French RivieraIAGTOGolfing events in 2011
UNIQUE GOLF COURSES ONTHE FRENCH RIVIERAMandelieu hosts the oldest golf club on the French RivieraMougins: excellence and passionGrasse and surrounding areaBiotPrincipality ofMonte-CarloVilleneuve-LoubetNiceGolf &Mountains: take the high road to golf on the French Riviera!
GOLFINGMADE EASYWITH GREENS, INSTRUCTORS, PASSES, ETC.
GOLFING ACCOMMODATIONHotels located on golf coursesNear a golf course
“OFF GREEN” ATTRACTIONS ONTHE FRENCH RIVIERAGolf &Well-BeingGolf &ShoppingGolf &Gourmet Cuisine
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CONTENTS 2 3
GOLFONTHEFRENCHRIVIERA…INNUMBERS
9 GOOD REASONSTO PLAYGOLFONTHE FRENCH RIVIERA• Pleasant climate all year round.• Quality and diversity of the natural environment.• Quality courses.• Awealth of cultural heritage.• The range and quality of tourist facilities.• Easy to get to (particularly via Nice International Airport,the 2nd biggest in France in terms of traffic).
• The number and diversity of attractions.• Famous course architects.• Leadbetter Golf Academy.
KEYDATA FORTHE FRENCH RIVIERAWhat’s on offer?20 GOLF CLUBS OFFERING 20 DIFFERENTCOURSES• 10 18-hole courses• 6 9-hole courses• 3 compact 9-hole courses• 1 rustic 6-hole course• 2 driving ranges
Quality instruction• 2 coaching centres – driving ranges• 1 golf school• 1 David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Someof the 18-hole coursesweredesignedby famous coursearchitects: Donald Harradine, Robert Trent Jones Junior &Senior, RobertVanHagge. A guarantee of quality for golfersall over theworld.
Out of all the tourists who visit the French Riviera each year,approximately 200,000 to250,000playgolf during their stay(at least once). Approximately 60%of the tourist clientele isforeign. Approximately 3% of foreign tourists play golf,compared to only 0.2% of French tourists. 28% of foreigngolfers stay in a rented flat/villa or a residence for tourists;26% stay in a 3-, 4- or 5-star hotel; 16% stay in their holidayhome; and 13%staywith family or friends.
Some national statistics:
TO from holidaying golfers: 20% of golf TOTO from holidaying golfers: €100m excl. VATNumber of tee-offs by tourists: 2 millionAverage sales price: €50 excl. VATOver 2million tee-offs by tourist golfers, which correspondsto the same number of nights.Tourism generates 20% of the total turnover of French golfclubs (excluding turnover from their restaurants, shops,hotels, etc).Source: open golf club
FACT:60 million golfers in the world, says the French GolfFederation.The United States alone total 30 million players and Japanover 13 million. With almost 400,000 club members andapproximately600,000players, France ranks8th in thechartof golf-playing countries.In October 2009,golf roseabove the400,000mark in termsof club members. This figure confirms the increasingpopularity of our sport among the French and reflects theefforts of the Federation and its clubs to open golf up to aswide an audience as possible.
GOLFONTHEFRENCHRIVIERA…INNUMBERS 4 5
IAGTOProvence-Côte d’Azur: 2010GolfingDestination of theYear!Provence and the French Riviera received an award atthe most recent IGTM (International Golf TravelMarket) inMalaga last November.The International Association of Golf Tour Operators(IAGTO) presented Provence-Côte d’Azur with aprestigious award: the Trophy for the 2010 EuropeanGolf Destination of theYear!
Thiswas the first time since the creation of the IAGTOAwards, some tenyears ago, that aFrenchdestinationwas picked out for this distinction. It is not simply areward for having very attractive golf courses; aboveall, it represents recognition by the profession of theway in which the destination works with TourOperators and thequality of thewelcome reserved forgolfing clients.All of the protagonists concerned were hugelydelighted to receive such a token of the profession‘srecognition; it rewards years of promoting andcommunicating inFranceandabroad toensure thatourdestination is acknowledged as a true golfingdestination.
2011 calendar – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regional golfleague
�WOMEN’S GRAND PRIX, PACA LEAGUE26 and 27 FebruaryGolf d’Opio-Valbonne
� MEN’S GRAND PRIX, PACA LEAGUE4, 5 and 6 NovemberGolf de la Grande Bastide
Each golf course has its own competitions – at local,national and international level. Here is just a sample:
� ROYALMOUGINS INTERNATIONAL LADIES DAY8March 2011Competition reserved for women on one of the bestcourses in theFrenchRiviera, theRoyalMouginsGolfClub.> www.royalmougins.fr
� SKI, GOLF, VOILE ETGASTRONOMIECITY OF MOUGINS’ “PREMIUM LIFESTYLE” SKI,GOLF, SAILING & GASTRONOMYEVENT1, 2, 3 April 2011Get ready to whizz on down to the "Ski, Golf, Voile etGastronomie" event organised by the city ofMougins.For thevery first time, a three-dayeventwill showcase thenatural attractions of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azurregion with a focus on the 06 department by showcasingpremium leisure pursuits basedout of the city ofMougins:ski in Valberg , golf in Mougins (Royal Mougins Golf Cluband Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Club - among the mostprestigious in Europe), sailing with a regatta organised bythe prestigious Monaco Yacht Club and gastronomy inMougins with participating restaurants "Le Moulin deMougins", "leCandille", "l’Amandier", "la PlacedeMougins".> www.royalmougins.fr
� PRO-AMDE LA CÔTE D'AZUR22 to 27 August 20112nd edition of the Pro-am golf tournament organised byGolf'in on a selection of the most beautiful courses:Terre Blanche - Cannes Mougins - Monte-Carlo and RoyalMougins...> www.agency-golf.com
� CANNESMOUGINSMASTEROctober 2011Seniors masters organised at Cannes Mougins GolfCountry Club.> www.golf-cote-azur.com
� 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLD COURSE ATMANDELIEU2011For details of the events diary and calendar log on to> www.golfoldcourse.com
GOLFING EVENTS IN 2011
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UNIQUEGOLFCOURSESONTHEFRENCHRIVIERA
What better stage for 20 golf courses, open all year round,than the theatre of French Riviera landscapes?This iswhatmakes theFrenchRiviera a favouritedestinationamong people with “drive“! Whether you’re based in Nice,Monaco, Mandelieu-La Napoule or Cannes, you’re bound tobe less than half an hour from a course. They are allaesthetically and technically perfect, all located inoutstanding environments that offer every type of pleasure,and many bear the signature of an illustrious architect(RobertTrent Jones,DonHarradine, BobvanHagge, etc). Thegreatest names in golf today have got it sussed – so youmaywell bump into theworld’smost talentedplayers in the shadeof an umbrella pine ormimosa tree…
MANDELIEUHOSTSTHE OLDESTGOLF CLUBONTHE FRENCH RIVIERA
GOLF OLD COURSE CANNES-MANDELIEUFounded in 1891 by Grand Duke Michael of Russia andfrequented by all of Europe’s crowned heads, the golf club inCannes-Mandelieu has become a benchmark.The charm of the landscape, the quality of the 9- and 18-holecourses, the sea breeze and the fairways shaded by century-oldumbrella pineswill delightplayers throughout their game.Golferswill enjoy crossing of theRiver Siagne on a ferry thattakes them fromholes 2 to 3 and 12 to 13.The club house continues to extend the same friendlywelcome to golfers from all over the globe.
Architect: H. S. Colt9- and 18-hole coursesPar: 71Course length: 5745mMen’s handicap: 30 /Women’s handicap: 30Open all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.golfoldcourse.com
Local accommodation partners• Pullman CannesMandelieu Royal Casino****, Mandelieu• L'Hermitage du Riou****, Mandelieu• Radisson Blu 1835Hotel &Thalasso Cannes****, CannesN.B.: Events and competitions will be organised throughout2011 to mark the 120th anniversary of the Golf Old CourseCannes-Mandelieu.Check the programmeonwww.golfoldcourse.com
RIVIERA GOLF DE BARBOSSIGolf, horse riding, wine, olive oil, honey… The Domaine deBarbossi at the heart of the Estérel region extends across1300wonderful hectaresof landcriss-crossedwith 100kmoftracks.The estate is unique, a jewel of the French Riviera. Its ownerhas lovingly breathed life back into the placewhilst retainingits authentic and Southern charm. It features a winegrowingestate, livery stables, a riding school and a golf course.Domaine de Barbossi is home to several entities includingL’Etrier de Barbossi, Les Saveurs de Barbossi and notforgetting the Riviera Golf de Barbossi.
Nestling at the heart of a verdant setting in the centre ofMandelieu-La Napoule, just a stone’s throw from theMediterranean Sea, the Riviera Golf de Barbossi offersgolfers and visitors a delightful environment where peace,serenity and friendliness go hand in hand. The course at theRivieraGolf deBarbossi is 5444metres long andhas apar of71.DesignedbyAmericanarchitectRobertTrent JonesSenior,it comprises technical difficulties, strategic challenges andtactical choices. Fromstart to finish, thepleasureof thegameand being out in the fresh air remains intense.
Created: 1991 (100 years after its prestigious neighbour)Architect: RobertTrent Jones Senior18-hole courseLength: 5444mPar: 71Men’s handicap: 36 /Women’s handicap: 36One driving range> www.rivieragolf-ddeb.fr
Local accommodation partners• InterContinental Carlton Cannes*****• L'Ermitage du Riou****, Mandelieu
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20 GOLF CLUBS OFFERING 20 DIFFERENTCOURSES• 10 18-hole courses• 6 9-hole courses• 3 compact 9-hole courses• 1 rustic 6-hole course• 2 driving ranges
NEWIN JANUARY2011
A PERMANENTCOLLECTIONOF CONTEMPORARYSCULPTURESTheRivieraGolf deBarbossi is theonly golf clubon theFrench Riviera to boast a permanent collection ofcontemporary sculptures. Artists’ works exhibitedalong the 18-hole course turn it into an open-airgallery!
MOUGINSEXCELLENCE AND PASSION
ROYALMOUGINS GOLF RESORT& SPAThe Royal Mougins Golf Resort & Spa is one of the mostprestigious clubs in Europe. Its private, 18-hole course is6004m in lengthandhasaparof 71. It is surprisingly technicaland breathtakingly beautiful. The naturally rolling landscapefeatures 8 lakes linked by streams and waterfalls. Take abreak in thenatural and restful atmosphereof the chalet halfway round the course, at the seventh hole.
Architect: RobertVonHagge18-hole coursePar: 71Length: 6004mMen’s handicap: 28 /Women’s handicap: 32Open all yearAccessible to the disableds> www.royalmougins.fr
Accommodation at the club.
GOLF DE CANNESMOUGINSOpened in 1923 and then again in 1977, the Golf de Cannes-Mougins is a private club of shareholder-members that haslong enjoyed an international reputation. It is locatedapproximately 20 minutes from Nice Côte d’AzurInternational Airport and 10minutes fromCannes. Designedin theEnglish stylebyarchitectsAllis andThomas, it stands inthemiddleofValmasqueForest.Thecourse is superb: slightlyhilly, with a river running through it and a host of waterobstacles. Definitely a golfing venue not to bemissed!
Architects: Peter Allis andDaveThomas18-hole coursePar: 72Length: 6315mMen’s handicap: 28 /Women’s handicap: 28Open all year> www.golf-cannes-mougins.com
Local accommodation partners• Hôtel deMougins ****, Mougins
GRASSEAND SURROUNDING AREA
GOLF COUNTRYCLUB DE SAINT-DONATLocated at the heart of the French Riviera on an estatesteeped in history, theGolf Country Club deSaint-Donat hassuccessfully retained the values of the past on a course thatis “larger than life”.Just a stone’s throw fromCannes and LaCroisette, and fromthe town of Grasse with its perfumes, the setting isoutstanding. Designed with passion and respect for thebeauty of the landscape, the Golf de Saint-Donat isundisputedly one of the finest courses on the Riviera.
Architect: RobertTrent Jones JrAn 9-hole course plus an 18-hole coursePar: 71Length: 6031mMen's &Women's handicap: 53Open all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.golfsaintdonat.com
Local accommodation partners• HôtelMercure***, Grasse• Domaine de l’Albatros***, Mouans-Sartoux• Mas duGrandVallon****, Mougins
GOLF DU CLAUX-AMICDue to renovation work, the club will be closed throughout2011, reopening in January 2012.A gently undulating course mapped out in a forest ofevergreenoak treesandoverlooking theFrenchRiviera.Here,the game requires tactics rather than power. Shade andviews. Awonderful welcome.
Architect: Jean-Pascal Fourès18-hole coursePar: 72Length: 5896mMen’s handicap: 36 /Women’s handicap: 36Open all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.claux-amic.com
GOLF DE LA GRANDE BASTIDEThe Golf de la Grande Bastide is one of the French Riviera‘srenownedgolf clubs. It is located in thecentreof theperfumeregion, on the foothills of Nice’s hinterland. Perfectlyintegrated into its environment, it offers superb views ofGrasse, Opio and Châteauneuf deGrasse rising up above it.The architecture of the course is unrepentantlycontemporary. Designed by Cabell Robinson, a formercolleague of Robert Trent Jones Sr, it gives golfers widefairways plus greens that are protected by an army ofbunkers andwater features.The course unfurls across mildly hilly territory. It features 7water obstacles, wide fairways and big bunkers. Teeing-offareasaresufficiently long tochallengegoodplayersandoffera pleasant course for beginners.
Architect: Cabell Robinson18-hole coursePar: 72Length: 5929mMen’s handicap: 35 /Women’s handicap: 35Open all year> www.opengolfclub.com/grande-bastide/fr/golf-grande-bastide.html
Local accommodation partners• Château de la Bégude ****, less than 5 minutes from theGolf de la Grande Bastide on the Golf d’Opio-Valbonne -OpenGolf Club - Hotel Golf Resorts
GOLF D’OPIO-VALBONNELocated between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, this 18-holecourse nestles at the heart of a splendid natural estatetotalling 220 hectares. Shaded by century-old trees, thecourse is one of the jewels of the French Riviera.
Architect: Donald Harradine18-hole coursePar: 73Length: 5785mMen’s handicap: 24 /Women’s handicap: 28Open all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.opengolfclub.com/opio-valbonne/fr/golf-opio-valbonne.html
Local accommodation• Château de la Bégude **** - OpenGolf ClubHotel Golf Resorts
VICTORIA GOLF CLUBValbonne Sophia AntipolisAhilly and technical course that offers a challenging game inaveryhighquality forest setting. Excellent foodservedat theclub.Worth a visit.
Architect:Michel Gayon9-hole coursePar: 34Length: 2342mMen's &Women's handicap: 54Open all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.victoria-golf.com
GOLF DE LATOUR D’OPIOThis course is located in the village itself. The quality of thesiteand itsupkeephaveearned it a followingofbeginnersandexperienced players alike.
Architect: Cabell RobinsonCompact 9-hole coursePar: 30Length: 1380mOpen all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.clubmed.fr
Accommodation at the club.
BIOT
GOLF CLUB DE BIOTA relatively flat course that is suitable for all players, for theyoung and for the not so young! This is one of the oldest golfcourses on the French Riviera. Constructed in 1930 (4511m,par of 67), it immediately attracted its share of celebritiesandhas remainedpopular ever since.The fairwaysgently leadon from each other and are conducive to a game that is calmand serene, a game that leaves pride of place for what reallycounts: anenjoyablegameofgolf for all. Nomajordifficultieshere.The course is brimmingwith rustic and romantic charm.Warmwelcome. A huge breath of fresh air.
18-hole coursePar: 67Length: 4511mMen’s handicap: 36 /Women’s handicap: 36Open all year> www.golfdebiot.com
LE PROVENCAL GOLFA 9-hole course in Sophia-Antipolis on gently rolling landdotted with cork oak trees. Panoramic view of Nice’shinterland. A4-hectare stadiumand5greens on 750m² sinceOctober 2005, for practicing in conditions unrivalledanywhere else in Europe.
Architect:Michel Niedbala9-hole coursePar: 34Length: 2540mOpen all yearAccessible to the disabled> www.leprovencalgolf.com
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MONTE-CARLO
MONTE-CARLO GOLF CLUBFrom an altitude of 900metres the course offers a plungingviewof the Principality ofMonaco and provides playerswithvaried technical challenges.
Architect: The committee18-hole coursePar: 71Length: 5679mMen's &Women's handicap: 35Open all year> www.montecarloresort.com/golf-club
VILLENEUVE-LOUBET
GOLF DEVILLENEUVE-LOUBETThe past year at the club has been marked by numerouschanges: a promising golf school, an extension to the course,a new chef to concoct traditional dishes.
9-hole coursePar: 30Length: 1800mOpen all year> www.golfdevilleneuveloubet.com
NICE
GOLF COUNTRYCLUB DE NICEThe Golf Country Club de Nice boasts a compact 9-holecourse, a driving rangewith 32 individual, coveredbays, a proshop and a restaurant.
Compact 9-hole coursePar: 27Length: 1380m> www.golf-club-nice.com
GOLF &MOUNTAINS:TAKETHE HIGH ROADTO GOLFONTHE FRENCH RIVIERA!
GOLF & COUNTRYCLUB DEVIEVOLATendeAt the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles stands a rustic,mountain golf course of pleasantly technical design. It willdelight those who enjoy the mountain atmosphere and aprotected natural setting.
Architect: Alain Rougeot9-hole coursePar: 64Length: 3706mMen’s handicap: 35> www.golf-vievola.com
Accommodation at the club.
VALBERG GOLF CLUBLet the thrill of the green go to your head at theValbergGolfClub. Amajestic environment affords a clear 360° panoramafromMontMounier to the St-Honoratmountain chain.
9-hole coursePar: 34Length: 2342mMen’s handicap: 35 /Women’s handicap: 54> www.valberggolfclub.com
GOLF RUSTIQUE D’AURONA rustic 9-holemountain golf course at an altitude of 1600m.An outstanding natural setting studded with fir trees andlarches.
Rustic 9-hole courseLength: 1696m> www.auron.com
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GOLFINGMADEEASYWITHGREENS, INSTRUCTORS,PASSES,ETC.
GREENS ONYOUR DOORSTEPWhether you’re based in Nice, Monaco, Mandelieu-LaNapoule or Cannes, you’re bound to be less than half an hourfrom a course.
QUALITY INSTRUCTION2 training centres/driving ranges, 1 golf school and 1 DavidLeadbetter Golf Academy
PRACTICE GOLF CENTER - MARINA GOLF CLUBDriving range with 30 bays (including 9 covered and 10 ongrass), a putting green, an approach green, a bunker and golfschool.Training centre course.Open all year. - [email protected]
SOPHIA COUNTRYCLUBSophia Country Club‘s golf facility has 2 putting greens (18holesand9holes), anapproachareawithbunkersandaback-tee, plus a completely covered driving range and greenstotalling31 bays. Coursesare run for adults andchildrenof alllevels.Training centre course.Open all year. Accessible to the [email protected]
ÉCOLE DE GOLF DE BIOTBiot‘s golf school has2puttinggreenswithbunkers, 32drivingbays and 15 covered bays plus a grass game area.Training centre course.Tel. + 33 (0)4 93 65 05 65
ACADEMIE DE GOLF DAVID LEADBETTERThe teaching methods of the most famous golf instructor inthe world, David Leadbetter, are deployed in severalacademies. One is located at the Cannes-Mandelieu OldCourse.Training centre course.> www.golfoldcourse.com
FACILITIES AND PRICESMost golf clubs on the French Riviera rent out equipment(clubs and shoes, golf buggies, electric and manual golftrolleys) and have a pro shop and restaurant.
Green feesFromone club to the next, prices vary between€38and€140depending on the season and the specific 18-hole course inquestion.But there are several golf passes that bring prices down.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GOLF PASSTO EXPERIENCE THE FRENCH RIVIERA’SCOURSES
GOLF PASS PAYS DE GRASSEThe pass for theGrasse region opens the doors to four greatclubs: Golf duClauxAmic (Grasse), Golf de laGrandeBastide(Châteauneuf-de-Grasse), Golf d’Opio-Valbonne (Opio), Golfde Saint-Donat (Grasse). Combine sport with a great way oflife whatever the season.> www.grasse.fr
GOLF PASSMANDELIEUThis pass comprises a green fee for each of the two 18-holecourses in Mandelieu-La Napoule: the Old Course and theRiviera Golf.> www.ot-mandelieu.fr
GOLF PASS “MER ETMONTAGNE”This pass grants access to 5 clubs, starting on the sea frontthen working inland towards the Grasse region: Old Coursede Mandelieu-La Napoule, Golf du Claux Amic, Golf de laGrande Bastide, Golf d’Opio-Valbonne, Golf de Saint-Donat.Price: €320.> www.ot-mandelieu.fr
OPIO GOLF PASS7 green fees. On sale at Golf d’Opio-Valbonne and Golf de laGrande Bastide.> www.opengolfclub.com/grandebastide
GOLF PASS PROVENCE CÔTE D’AZURDiscover the best golf courses in Provence-Côte d’Azur atyour leisure – and for a very small price! Buy your pass righthereon thewebsite: 3 green fees tobeusedwithin a fortnighton 3 different OpenGolf Club courses.> http://boutique.opengolfclub.com
INCOMINGTOUR OPERATOR
GOLF PARCOURSVOYAGESGolf Parcours Voyages specialises in organising golfingbreaks in France and abroad, golf tournaments and golfingevents.Cannes–Côte d’Azur: Golf is a Festival!TheCannes region is a dreamcome truewith its 10 golf clubsin outstanding surroundings. There are the prestigiousCannes-Mougins and Royal Mougins clubs, plus others suchasSaint-Donat,ValbonneandMandelieuwithin 20minutesofthe town centre.Further information on partner hotels in Cannes:> www.golf-parcours-voyages.com
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TOPTIP
Mandelieu-La Napoule‘s Tourism and Congress Boardorganises a range of golfing breaks throughout theyear.> www.ot-mandelieu.fr
FACT
OPEN GOLFThe family group COFIGOLF evolved out of a strongtradition in the field of leisure activities and hotels.Back in 1978, anticipating golf‘s future popularity inFrance, it drew up a strategy for commercial golfcourses that dispenses players from having to acquireshares in a private club or pay an entrance fee.The Open Golf Club chain was founded in this spirit in1987. It then expanded by creating or buying up golfcourses, to which hotels were added - either on thecourse or nearby - to create veritable resorts. Thechain’s success today illustrates just howpertinent theconcept turned out to be!2 golf clubs and 1 hotel on the French Riviera: Golfd’Opio-Valbonne with the Château de la Bégude, andGolf de la Grande Bastide.> www.opengolfclub.com
GOLFINGACCOMMODATION
HOTELS ON GOLF COURSES
ROYALMOUGINS GOLF RESORT& SPAHotel located right on the private 18-hole course at theRoyal Mougins Golf Club.
The luxurious Royal Mougins Golf Resort & Spa embodies aunique concept.The hotel stands in a country setting at the heart of a huge,private and preserved estate - yet it is only 10 minutes fromCannes! Its 29 suites with spacious private terrace measure50m². They offer stunning views of the golf course and arefittedwith high-tech equipment.Do you play golf? Privileges and thoughtful touches make iteasier for you toaccess theprivate international competitioncourse.
LE SPA - AN INVITATIONTOWELL-BEINGThe Royal Mougins Spa & Health Club is devoted to beautycare, to relaxation and to getting back in shape. Admission isfree to the hotel’s clients. A full range ofmassages and otherservices are available à la carte, using Comfort Zone and LaColline ranges of quality products.Hotel,Golf&Spapackagesareavailableatpreferential rates.> www.royalmougins.fr
GOLFPARTNERS• Golf de Cannes-Mougins• Golf Old Course CannesMandelieu• Golf Country Club de Saint-Donat
CHÂTEAU DE LA BÉGUDE ****OPIOOn the Opio-Valbonne golf course
In the centre of the Côte d’Azur with its pleasant pace of lifeand array of things to do, sits Le Château de la Bégude, oneof the jewels of the Riviera.Located on the Golf d’Opio-Valbonne’s wonderfully naturalestate, this 17th-century bastide with its sheepfold is aninvitation to serenity and relaxation. The 34 rooms in thisexclusiveestablishment combine luxurywithauthenticity. Allof the roomsaredecorateddifferently in theProvençal style,and fittedwith everymodern comfort.> www.opengolfclub.com/begude
SVVCLUBMÉDITERRANÉEOPIOA compact 9-hole course at Golf de la Tour in Opio.
A holiday village with narrow streets and shaded squares,with rooms in soft colours and apartments in the Provençalstyle. Favouring families and sports with its 9-hole golfcourse, its swimming pools and its tennis courts, the villageaims to foster harmony–epitomised in the relaxingpremisesof theClubMedSpa*byL'Occitane, stimulating the senses ina corner of Provence.OpioenProvenceblendsseamlessly into its environmentandcarries the European Eco-label for tourist accommodation.Packagesandcourses for beginners andadvancedplayers attheGolf School.> www.clubmed.com
RÉSIDENCE DE LAVIEILLE FERMETENDELocated on the Golf et Country Club in Viévola: 9-holecourse.
> www.golf-vievola.com
NEAR A GOLF COURSE
HÔTEL DEMOUGINS ****MOUGINSThe Hôtel de Mougins is ideally located for the region’s tenmostprestigiousgolf clubs.Use it as abase for discovering–or returning to – a host of renowned and enjoyable courses.TheHôtel deMouginswillmakeyour golfing reservations foryou, with preferential rates for our residents. Golf packagesincluding bed, breakfast and evening meal are available allyear round.> www.hotel-de-mougins.com
LEMAS DU GRANDVALLONMOUGINSJust a fewminutes fromCannes, near to the historical villageof Mougins, the Mas du Grand Vallon nestles against averdant backdrop on the edge of the prestigious Royal Golfde Mougins. Its spacious suites with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms arestylishly decorated using the finest materials. All of ourterraces overlook the golf course, the infinity pool or a lushMediterranean garden. The concept: offering you a suite atthe price of a luxury room.> www.masdugrandvallon.com
PARTNERGOLFCLUBSNEARBY• RoyalMougins Golf Resort &Spa just 1km away• Golf de Cannes-Mougins• Golf Country Club de Saint-Donat
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NEWFOR JULY2012
Golf du Claux Amic – a new, top of the range hotelresidence is to open, with 155 apartments, a spa and 2swimming pools.Marketed by Séjours du Sud.> www.claux-amic.com
LEMAS CANDILLE *****MOUGINS5-star Relais &Châteaux inMougins
Located in the medieval village of Mougins, just 7km fromCannes on the famousCôted’Azur, LeMasCandillewill appealtoguestswhowish to takeadvantageofLaCroisetteand theFrench Rivierawhilst staying in a quiet and discreet hotel.With its Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant “Le Candille”,and the well-being facilities at its Shiseido Spa, Le MasCandilleoffers itsguestsaholistic experience that is relaxing,restful and revitalising.> www.lemascandille.com
PARTNERGOLFCLUBSNEARBY• Golf Country Club de Saint-Donat• Golf d'Opio-Valbonne• Golf de la Grande Bastide• Golf du Claux-Amic• Golf de Saint-Endréol
DOMAINE DE L’ALBATROS ***MOUANS-SARTOUXIdeally located between Cannes and Grasse on the edge ofGolfdeSaint-Donat, theDomainede l’Albatros isopenall yearround.Its rooms, suites and cottages harness all the comfort andmodernity of a 3-star hotel. It can thus satisfy the needs ofbusiness tourism and the requirements of leisure breaks,focusingmore on lazing and holidaying.The Domaine de l’Albatros is a peaceful haven just a stone’sthrowfromthedizzyingentertainmentof theFrenchRiviera.> www.domaine-albatros.com
HÔTEL L'ERMITAGE DU RIOU ****MANDELIEUThe Ermitage du Riou is a charming hotel, ideally located onthe sea front in the Bay of Cannes, facing Napoule harbourand the Lérins Islands.The Ermitage du Riou has 41 rooms, each with its ownpersonality expressed in antique furniture and periodengravings. They all have either a sea view embracing theLérins Islands in the distance, or the River Riou.Private landing stage on the Riou.> www.ermitage-du-riou.fr
PARTNERGOLFCLUBNEARBY• Riviera Golf de Barbossi
MMVRESORTCANNESMANDELIEU ****MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULEThe MMV Resort Cannes-Mandelieu welcomes you intounique surroundings: an enclosed, landscaped estate of 6hectares featuring a private lake and giving onto the famousOldCoursegolf club inMandelieu. LocatedhalfwaybetweenSt Tropez and the Italian border, the MMV Resort Cannes-Mandelieu iswithin strikingdistanceof the famousCroisette,the Estérel region and the sandy beaches of La Napoule. Itoffers anoutstandingprotectedenvironmentand topqualityfacilities in an atmosphere that is both sophisticated andrelaxed.It comprisesveryelegantbuildings in theProvençal stylewithwide sunny terraces; some have a breathtaking view of thelake, the gardens or the neighbouring golf course. The 281suites are refined, spacious, light-filled, air-conditionedand sound-proofed. They are also fully equipped (verycomfortable bedding, flat screen TV, DVD player, Internetconnection, safe, etc). The hotel also offers over 500m2 ofmodularmeeting and conference rooms.> www.mmv-resort-cannes.com
PARTNERGOLFCLUBNEARBY• Golf Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu
PULLMANCANNESMANDELIEUROYALCASINO****MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULEThe Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino is a unique 4-star hotel of contemporary design. Ideally located on thewaterfront near to the Croisette, this luxury hotel offers 213renovated rooms with terrace, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, anoutdoor pool, a private beach, a gym and tennis courts… Acornucopiaofpleasuresall underone roof!More thana4-starhotel, it is a new concept. To be enjoyed at the PullmanCannes-Mandelieu.18-hole golf course opposite the hotel: Golf Old CourseCannes-Mandelieu.> www.pullman-mandelieu.com
FACT
24 of the French Riviera‘s hotels have been awarded afifth star in accordance with the 2009 normsestablished by France’s Ministry of Tourism. Thisamounts to a capacity of3,007 rooms and over 6,056beds rated for tourism.
Such recognitionwithin the luxuryhotel industrypaintsaveryclearpicture for theentire international clientele,highlighting theextentof theFrenchRiviera‘s expertisein a market segment where it has enjoyed a dominantposition for over a century.
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GOLF &WELL-BEING
Well-being + sport = rejuvenation therapy on the FrenchRiviera. There are all kinds of options for those who lovecocooning. On topof the spas that are linked specifically to agolf club, such as the spa at the Royal Mougins Golf Club inparticular, the FrenchRiviera nowhas a coherent offering onthe theme ofwell-being.List onwww.frenchriviera-tourism.com
LEMAS CANDILLE AND ITS SHISEIDO SPAMOUGINSSpecial “Golf” package with golfing partners Cannes-Mougins, SaintDonat,Opio-Valbonne,GrandeBastide, ClauxAmic and Saint Endréol.> www.lemascandille.com
RADISSONBLU 1835HÔTEL&THALASSO - CANNESHotel+Golf+Sea water Spa package: 2 nights in a deluxedouble bedroom with breakfast at the Radisson Blu 1835Hotel & Seawater Spa + 1 green fee for 1 person at Cannes-Mandelieu Old Course + 1 Seawater therapy package for 1person at Cannes Thermes Marins seawater spa (1 hydromassage bath + 1 x 25-minute body massage treatment +½daypass for theWell-being facility treatments) =prices startfrom€509> www.radissonblu.com/hotel-canneswww.1835-hotel.com/introok.html
GOLF & SHOPPING
Cannes, Nice and Monaco have taken a clear stance in thissegment,andmajorbrandsregularlydock inattheDestination.Designers, haute-couture, off the peg fashion, beauty, homedecoration, arts and crafts, fine food shops… The scope isextensive,with something for every typeof clientele!
THISWINTER, SWING IN CANNESEnjoy a wonderful break and unforgettable times at theRiviera Golf de Barbossi, under the seal of one of the mostemblematic luxury hotels in the world: the IntercontinentalCarlton Cannes.> www.ichotelsgroup.com
GOLF & GOURMETCUISINE
With 36 restaurants totalling over 44 stars in the MichelinGuide (March2011edition), theAlpes-Maritimes isashowcasefor excellent restaurants andwonderful establishments.Cookery classes provide a fun opportunity to discover theculinary culture of the Mediterranean at the ovens of thefinest restaurants on the French Riviera.
SOME STAR-RATED RESTAURANTSNEAR GOLF CLUBS
MANDELIEU-LANAPOULEStéphane RAIMBAULTat “L’Oasis”, 2*> www.oasis-raimbault.com
CANNESChristian SINICROPI at “La Palme d’Or”, HôtelMartinez, 2*> www.hotel-martinez.com
Sébastien BRODA at “Le Park 45”, Le GrandHôtel Cannes, 1*> www.grand-hotel-cannes.com
GRASSEJacques CHIBOIS at “La Bastide Saint Antoine”, 1*> www.jacques-chibois.com
Emmanuel RUZ at “Lou Fassum”, 1*> www.loufassum.com
MOUGINSSergeGOULOUMES at “LeMas Candille”, 1*> www.lemascandille.comSébastien CHAMBRUat “LeMoulin deMougins”, 1*> www.moulindemougins.com
MONACOAlainDUCASSEat “LouisXV-AlainDucasse”,HôteldeParis, 3*> www.alain-ducasse.com
LATURBIEBruno CIRINO at “l’Hostellerie Jérôme”, 2*> www.hostelleriejerome.com
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> LIST AVAILABLE ONwww.frenchriviera-tourism.com
TOPTIP
OASIS GOLF CUP17 avril 2011In partnership with theGolf Old Course deMandelieu.The principle is simple:marrying the sportingspirit and gourmetcuisine.The day starts early at8.30am with breakfaston the golf course: afiesta of pastries bakedby François Raimbault,our Head Pastry Chef.Half way round thecourse, two-star ChefStéphane Raimbaultruns a “snack bar” inpartnershipwith La Cambuse (Italian specialities).Then we prepare a finger buffet and cocktail receptionat the golf club at around 7pm for the prize-givingceremony (breaks in Relais & Châteaux, lunches atL’Oasis, meals at the bistro L’Etage, etc.).> www.oasis-raimbault.com
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