Best Golf Courses Near Paris (2027): Le Golf National, Chantilly, Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche and More

Golf near Paris in brief

Paris has one Ryder Cup course that anyone can book, Le Golf National, and a ring of classic clubs designed by Tom Simpson and Fred Hawtree. Access varies sharply, though. Le Golf National is public, Chantilly and La Boulie admit visitors on weekdays only, Golf du Prieuré takes visitors by advance booking, and Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche and Morfontaine are private. For 2027 there is a specific reason to go: the Albatros at Le Golf National reopened on 1 September 2026 after a redesign reported at €12 million, so 2027 is its first full season in its new form.

Key takeaways

▪️ Le Golf National (Albatros): host of the 2018 Ryder Cup and Paris 2024 Olympic golf, open to the public, reopened 1 September 2026.

▪️ Official 2026 Albatros rates: €160–290 for players without an FFGolf licence (which typically includes overseas visitors) and €100–145 for licensed players.

▪️ Weekday-only clubs: Chantilly and La Boulie admit visitors on weekdays only, and La Boulie is closed to visitors on Tuesdays.

▪️ Private clubs: Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche and Morfontaine are private; Morfontaine has no green fee and is playable only as a member’s guest.

▪️ From Australia: Qantas flies nonstop from Perth to Paris (roughly 17 hours); check the current schedule.

Which Paris golf courses can visitors play?

Le Golf National (Albatros):

▪️ Designer: Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge

▪️ Opened: 1990

▪️ Distance from Paris: About 25 km southwest

▪️ Visitor access: Public; book through the club

Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil):

▪️ Designer and Opened: J.H. Taylor 1909, Tom Simpson extended to 18 in 1920

▪️ Distance from Paris: About 45 km north

▪️ Visitor access: Weekdays only; book ahead; proof of handicap

Racing Club de France La Boulie (La Vallée):

▪️ Opened: Founded 1901

▪️ Distance from Paris: Versailles

▪️ Visitor access: Weekdays except Tuesdays

Golf du Prieuré (Est et Ouest):

▪️ Designer: Fred Hawtree

▪️ Opened: 1963

▪️ Distance from Paris: About 45 minutes via the A13

▪️ Visitor access: Visitors welcome by advance booking

Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche (Rouge and Bleu): 

▪️ Designer: Fred Hawtree

▪️ Opened: 1959–60

▪️ Distance from Paris: About 25 km west

▪️ Visitor access: Private; member invitation

Golf de Morfontaine (Grand Parcours):

▪️ Designer: Tom Simpson

▪️ Opened: 1927

▪️ Distance from Paris: About 45 minutes north

▪️ Visitor access: Strictly private; member’s guests only

Why 2027?

The Albatros has been rebuilt

Le Golf National’s Albatros closed in October 2024, after hosting Olympic golf and the Open de France, so that the Grand Paris Express Line 18 metro could be built beside and beneath the property. It reopened on 1 September 2026. Holes 4, 5 and 6 were redesigned because hole 4 runs close to the new line: the green on 4 was relocated, the tee on 5 moved forward and a new bunker was added in front of the 6th green. Several other greens were reshaped, and new academy facilities, including a pitch and putt, are due in 2027. Most online reviews describe the old layout, so 2027 is the first full season on the new one.

The Open de France is back at Le Golf National

In 2025, while the Albatros was closed, the Open de France was played at Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, the first edition away from Le Golf National since 2001. The tournament returned to Le Golf National on 24–27 September 2026, and it is scheduled to be there again on 9–12 September 2027 on the DP World Tour calendar.

Paris is within reach of Australia

Qantas flies nonstop from Perth to Paris (about 17 hours), so you can land in the capital without a connection. Europe’s border rules are changing: the EU’s Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, and Australians have fingerprints and a facial image recorded at first entry. ETIAS, the online travel authorisation, is not yet in operation, no start date is confirmed, and reports point to 2027. Australians do not need to apply for anything yet.

The courses

Le Golf National (Albatros): public, book ahead

Le Golf National is in Guyancourt, about 25 km southwest of central Paris. The Albatros is a stadium-style course of about 7,300 yards, par 71 for men and 72 for women, with water and strategic bunkering throughout. It has been the regular home of the Open de France since 1991, hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup (Europe regained the Cup), staged men’s and women’s golf at Paris 2024 and hosted the 2022 World Amateur Team Championships.

Official 2026 Albatros rates run from €100 (low season, November to March) to €145 (high season, April to October) for FFGolf-licensed players, and €160–290 for non-licensed players, a category that will usually include overseas visitors. The shorter Aigle course is €60–79 for licensed and €80–95 for non-licensed players. Bookings run through two separate platforms depending on licence status. The club also lists stay-and-play offers with the Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

Two practical notes: roadworks on the avenue de l’Europe near the venue are expected to continue until spring 2027, and Line 18 is not expected to open until 2030, so plan on a car or transfer.

Golf de Chantilly (Vineuil): weekdays only

Golf de Chantilly is about 45 km north of Paris, just over a kilometre from the Château de Chantilly. The club was founded in 1909. The Vineuil course began as a nine-hole layout by J.H. Taylor was extended to 18 holes by Tom Simpson in 1920. It is a par 71 of about 7,000 yards, and the club has hosted the Open de France 11 times. The second course, Longères, is a par 73. Visitors are welcome on weekdays only, with advance booking and proof of handicap. An indicative visitor fee on Vineuil is about €120.

Racing Club de France La Boulie

La Boulie, near Versailles, was founded in 1901. Its La Vallée course hosted the first Open de France in 1906, won by Arnaud Massy, and the club has hosted the championship 20 times, second only to Le Golf National. The flatter, tree-lined Forêt course opened in 1968. It is a private club that admits visitors on weekdays except Tuesdays. 

Golf du Prieuré

Golf du Prieuré is in Sailly, in the Vexin Natural Regional Park, about 45 minutes from Paris via the A13. Fred Hawtree designed both 18-hole courses in 1963: the Est is technical and wooded, while the Ouest is longer with raised greens and is usually regarded as the stronger of the two. The clubhouse is a historic building in a former priory. Visitors are welcome by advance booking, although some listings restrict days, so confirm in advance. Fees start from about €106.

Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche: private

Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche is about 25 km west of Paris. Fred Hawtree designed the Rouge (Red) and Bleu (Blue) courses, which opened in 1959–60. A composite of the two hosted the Trophée Lancôme from 1970 to 2003 and the 2025 Open de France, the club’s fourth after 1965, 1969 and 1982. It also hosted the 1963 Canada Cup, won by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, the Seve Trophy in 2009, 2011 and 2013, and the 2022 World Amateur Team Championships. It is a private club, so visitor access is by member invitation only.

Golf de Morfontaine: strictly private

Morfontaine, in the Oise about 45 minutes north of Paris, has two Tom Simpson courses: the nine-hole Vallière (1913) and the 18-hole Grand Parcours (1927), a par 70 of about 6,545 yards through heathland and pines. It is frequently ranked the best course in France. It is also strictly private: no visitor green fee exists, and you can play only as a member’s guest. We include it because any honest guide to Paris golf must, but it should not be part of a booking plan unless access has been confirmed in writing.

Also worth asking about: Golf de Saint-Germain (Harry Colt, 1922) and Golf de Fontainebleau (Tom Simpson) are classic clubs that course guides list as open to weekday visitors. Confirm access before planning around them.

Practical tips

▪️ Plan around weekdays. Chantilly and La Boulie do not take visitors at weekends, and Le Golf National is the reliable weekend option.

▪️ Check your licence category. Le Golf National prices licensed and non-licensed players differently, so confirm which applies to you.

▪️ Book early for tournament periods. Le Golf National tee times can be busy around the Open de France.

▪️ Best season. Le Golf National’s high season runs April to October. Late spring to early autumn is the most comfortable; winter is cheaper at Le Golf National (low season runs November to March) but cold and wet.

▪️ Allow for the border. EES registration can add time on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Can visitors play Le Golf National?

Yes. It is a public facility, and the Albatros and Aigle courses are both bookable through the club.

Is the Albatros open after the renovation?

Yes. It closed in October 2024 and reopened on 1 September 2026.

How much does the Albatros cost?

Official 2026 rates are €160–290 for non-licensed players, which typically includes overseas visitors, and €100–145 for FFGolf-licensed players. Confirm 2027 rates with the club.

What changed on the Albatros?

Holes 4, 5 and 6 were redesigned because of the Line 18 metro works, several greens were reshaped, and new academy facilities are due in 2027.

Can I play Morfontaine?

Only as a member’s guest. It is strictly private and has no visitor green fee.

Which Paris courses are open on weekends?

Le Golf National is the dependable option. Chantilly and La Boulie are weekday-only, and Golf du Prieuré restricts some days, so confirm.

How far is Le Golf National from central Paris?

About 25 km southwest, usually reached by car or transfer. Line 18 is not expected to open until 2030.

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