Golf

There are all types of courses within Poitou Charentes. Moreover, the temperate climate, exceptionally long hours of sunshine and special light in our region mean that you can play at any time of the year. For those who want to put in a bit of extra practice, we have a golf driving net available at La Vieille Fromagerie. A selection of local courses and details follow:

Golf Club Chateau des Forges - Beautiful Course with 27 challenging holes in 110 hectares of unspoilt countryside, open all year. Tel: 05 49 69 91 77. Approx 40 minutes drive.

Golf du Manoir de Beauvoir - 18 hole woodland golf course, near to Poitiers at Mingaloux-Beauvoir (86). 18 holes, par 72, 6.098 metres. Tel: 05 49 55 10 50. Approx 40 minutes drive.

Golf Club de Niort - Municipal 18 hole golf course close to Romagne town centre (79), and adjacent to the racetrack, 4 practice holes. Tel: 05 49 09 01 41. Approx 50 minutes drive.

Golf Club de l'Hirondelle - 18 holes, 5346 m, Par 70, slope 139. Located 4 kms south of Angouleme, the golf course has recently been totally redesigned. It covers an area of 35 hectares in St.Martin Woods. This is a wooded course with fairways that demand good technique. Tel: 05 45 61 16 94. Approx 45 minutes drive.