Chantilly Golf Club: A Classic French Masterpiece on the CGE Golf Tour to France 2027

Roughly 45 kilometres north of Paris, in the forests of the Oise region, sits one of France's most storied golf venues: Chantilly Golf Club. Featured on the CGE Golf Tour to France 2027, Chantilly offers golfers the chance to play a genuine classic of European golf architecture, just outside one of the world's great cities.

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About Chantilly Golf Club

• Location: Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, Oise, ~45km north of Paris 
• Founded: 1909 (originally designed by J.H. Taylor) 
• Course played on tour: Vineuil course — par 71, approx. 6,400m from the back tees 
• Redesign: Tom Simpson, 1920 — extended and reshaped the course into its present form 
• Second course: Longères — par 73, designed by Donald Steel (1980s) 
• Tournament history: Has hosted the French Open around ten times, including editions won by Nick Faldo 
• Nearby landmark: Château de Chantilly, adjoining the Forêt de Chantilly

A Course Steeped in History

Chantilly Golf Club was founded in 1909, with its original layout designed by English champion J.H. Taylor. In 1920, English architect Tom Simpson — who also designed Morfontaine and worked on Royal Lytham & St Annes — reshaped and extended the course into the Vineuil layout still played today, following his belief that great courses should work with the natural landscape while demanding real strategic thought on every shot.

More than a century on, that philosophy still defines Chantilly. The club has hosted the French Open roughly ten times, including editions won by Nick Faldo, and continues to be regarded as one of the purest tests of golf in France. Walking onto the first tee, the mature woodland setting and understated elegance make clear this is no ordinary round.

The Vineuil Course

The CGE Golf Tour features Chantilly's celebrated Vineuil course, widely regarded as the jewel of the club. Rather than relying on length, Vineuil challenges golfers through intelligent design: narrow, tree-lined fairways demand accuracy off the tee, while contoured, well-defended greens reward thoughtful approach play and a deft short game.

Every hole has its own character, regularly presenting golfers with a choice — attack boldly and risk punishment, or play the safer, longer route. Combined with fast, firm greens maintained to international standard, it's easy to see why golf architects and historians consistently rank Chantilly among Europe's finest examples of strategic course design.

More Than Golf: Château de Chantilly and the Surrounding Region

Chantilly's appeal extends well beyond the course. The club sits just over a kilometre from the Château de Chantilly, one of France's most beautiful castles, home to priceless art collections, formal gardens and centuries of royal history. The surrounding Oise region is equally known for refined French cuisine — after a round, guests can enjoy regional specialties and outstanding wine, whether in a countryside restaurant or a more formal dining setting. 

Why Chantilly Is a Highlight of the CGE Golf Tour to France 2027

What makes Chantilly such a strong inclusion on the tour is the combination of championship-calibre golf, genuine history, and easy access to Parisian culture. This isn't just another round — it's the chance to play a course that has tested generations of golfers, alongside the other outstanding destinations featured across the CGE Golf Tour to France 2027.

For golfers who value traditional course architecture and immaculate conditioning, Chantilly is one of the tour's clear bucket-list stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Chantilly Golf Club? 

The course was originally designed by J.H. Taylor in 1909. English architect Tom Simpson reshaped and extended it into the Vineuil layout played today in 1920.

How far is Chantilly Golf Club from Paris? 

Approximately 45 kilometres (about 30 miles) north of central Paris.

How many times has Chantilly hosted the French Open? 

Chantilly has hosted the French Open roughly ten times, including editions won by Nick Faldo.

What is the par at Chantilly's Vineuil course? 

Par 71, playing to approximately 6,400 metres from the back tees.

Is there more than one course at Chantilly Golf Club? 

Yes — alongside the Vineuil course, Chantilly also features the Longères course, a par-73 layout designed by Donald Steel.

Play Chantilly Golf Club on Tour in 2027

Chantilly Golf Club is one of the true highlights of the CGE Golf Tour to France 2027 — classic architecture, real tournament pedigree, and a setting minutes from one of France's grandest châteaux. Spots are limited to keep the tour experience personal.

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