The landscapes along the Atlantic shores at places like Saint-Jean-de-Monts with its splendid ocean views provide the perfect vast verdant spaces where golf courses naturally thrive.

La Baule’s course extends to over 220 hectares along the edge of the Brière Regional Park. Each course poses subtle technical challenges.
• Lucien Barriere golf course. 18 holes 6,622 yards, par72.Several water obstacles present challenges for seasoned golfers.
• Diane Barriere Desseigne. 18 holes 6,890 yards, par72. This course offers a clear contrast in play between holes in open green and those around the edge of a 5 hectare lake.
• François Andre. 9 holes. 3,238 yards, par36. Suitable for all levels of play. This course is set in a beautiful natural setting.
The training centre, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is the ideal for perfecting your technique and the course is open all-year-round. It’s also great for those who are new to the game; the Golf International Barriere La Baule Academy is the leading French golfing training and instruction centre.

Close by, the Pornic golf course offers a relaxed and welcoming environment. The course of 6082m is par72.
Located in the centre of this popular seaside resort, the Pornic links provide a course of contrasts balancing wooded areas with great wide spaces reminiscent of Scottish links.

Sam's Scoop

While you are in La Baule don’t forget to check out ‘Chez Manuel’ on the high street – they have the best ‘gaufres’ (waffles) in town. They are scrummy with chocolate and crème Chantilly – the perfect indulgence after lots of fresh air and exercise.