Perfect Golf courses for your holidays in Provence Part 3: Bouches du Rhône
The department of the Bouches du Rhône in Provence englobes some of the most important cities of Provence, the most prominent being its capital Marseille but also Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Arles, Salon-de-Provence, Tarascon or Aix-en-Provence. Making it the most populous area in Provence. It is named after the mouth of the river Rhône who reaches the sea in the Camargue Delta after having gone through Lyon, Avignon and Arles. The Alpilles range borders the department making it a highly sought after region and therefore host to a some very interesting golf courses and exclusive vacation rentals.
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Pont Royal Golf and Country Club officially opened in 2002 although the project was completed in 1992. Designed by Seve Ballesteros, the 18 holes, par 72, 6303 m Golf course sits in a 445 acres domain and offers a challenge for players of all levels. The domain also has the Golf de la Durance, a 6 holes, par 19, 910 m course part of the David Leadbetter academy.
“Golfers enjoy a delightful voyage between sweet-smelling pine trees, gentle hills and the sparkling water that swathes certain greens.”
The domain offers all amenities: shops, restaurants including the renowned “Moulin de Vernegues” closely linked to the creation of the domain, a swimming pool, riding lessons and tennis courts are also available.
Domaine Pont Royal is situated near the perched village of Mallemort and is only a 30 minute drive from the Avignon TGV station, placing it in an ideal location in Provence. Just Provence guests get a discount of 30% on all green fees on the Pont Royal Golf Course.
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Golf de Servanes: opened in 1989, this 18 holes, par 72, 6161 m Golf course is ideally situated near Les Baux de Provence in the Alpilles. The golf House is an 18th century oil mill which is host to a restaurant and conference centre. This great location in an original setting places the golfer into a truly authentic Provençal experience.
“You will enjoy taking a rest in the shade of an olive tree next to the cool, tumbling waters of the lakes between two holes.”
Golf Ouest Provence Miramas: this 18 holes, par 71, 5619 m Golf Course prides itself in a family atmosphere from the welcoming staff to the services offered and the prices they practice. The Golf House has a restaurant and the course itself is very close to Miramas, making it easy for the non-golfing family members to visit the town while you enjoy the round.
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Should you plan on visiting any of these golf courses, you could stay in some of the most popular and exclusive destinations in Provence. Saint-Rémy de Provence, a city boasting roman sites and a rich artistic heritage that includes Van Gogh and Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral, being the main location. The smaller and highly sought after villages of Eygalières and Lourmarin are also within half an hour’s drive from any of these courses. They offer all the amenities you would want in a typical Provençal village but also high quality vacation rentals in which to stay and experience the local lifestyle.
You can find more information about these Golf courses on their respective websites :
www.opengolfclub.com/servanes
www.golfpontroyal.com
golfouestprovencemiramas.com
You can read part 1 of this series by clicking here.
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