Golf Courses in Cannes — 13 of Our Favourites

Located just a 10 minute drive from Cannes, the club is situated in the peaceful village of Mougins as part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Hotel. This luxurious course offers not only use of the course, but coaching, a prime golf academy, private events and boasts a splendid pro shop.

There are two courses here, the course Le Grand Duc which is the original nine hole course, and the Old Course which is a par 71, 18 hole course.

There is no driving range but the club has a putting green and a compact course for practise. There is a pro shop and clubhouse onsite, and you can book lessons with a teaching pro.

A surprising feature of the course is the ferry that takes you across the Siagne river from the 2nd to 3rd and 12th to 13th holes!

The walled site has fairways through oak, pine and broom forests and offers superb views over the bay of Cannes, the Lerins Islands and the Esterel Massif.

This 18-hole is hilly and quite technical. Players will have to share tactics and use precision rather than just have driving power. The club has an area for training with a driving range and two putting greens.

The clubhouse has a pro shop, restaurant, bar and locker room. You can hire the services of a caddy or teaching pro, if you wish.

The Golf club also provides a driving range of 40 positions, of which 17 are equipped with electronic PowerTee carpet. You will also find an approach zone which allows you to work on your short game and bunker shots, and finally a beautiful Putting Green.

The area lets you work on your entire game, alternating according to your needs and your desires! You can also enjoy a sunny break on the adjoining terrace.

The oldest golf course in the Var department, created in 1895 by Lord Ashcomb, the Valescure Golf Club is surrounded by Pines. With a length of 5005 meters for a Par 68, this course offers several relatively short holes, which at first may make it look easy to negotiate. The impression is misleading because, in fact, the narrow fairways, difficult roughs, many water hazards and rather small greens are all elements that require continuous reflection and wisdom in the choice of clubs.

Located in the heart of Sophia Antipolis, Provençal Golf and its 9-hole course (Par 35, 2800 m) offers a breathtaking panorama of the Alps and the hinterland of Nice.

It is an 18 hole course, set amidst the sea and the mountains, at the heart of a magnificent domain. Protected by 220 hectares of undulating landscape in the shade of century-old trees, you will even find a Gallo Roman aqueduct!

Just a few minutes from some of the most beautiful coastlines of the Côte d’Azur, this site, sheltered from the wind, benefits from a sunny climate and an ideal geographical position.

At the golf course, the Château de la Bégude offers you the opportunity to return to traditional values, which has contributed to the success of the region.

The 17th century bastide has been completely renovated and boasts a restaurant, overlooking the golf course, where the chef offers an inspired Provençal cuisine rich with colour and flavour.

This golf course is perfectly located for a relaxing golf break; set back in the tranquility of Roquebrune Sur Argens, it is just 10 minutes from the beach resorts of Saint Raphael and Saint Maxime, with Cannes and Saint Tropez both within easy day trip distance.

The 18 hole golf course is beautifully kept, and the resort also offers a driving range, chipping area, putting green, pro shop and locker rooms. You can hire the services of a teaching pro or a caddy if you wish. The course is set in a 5* resort with hotel, gourmet restaurants and a spa, so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.

The natural undulation of the terrain and long, narrow fairways make this a fairly challenging course. Each hole looks out onto magnificent views either of the Bay d'Agay or the foothills of the Esterel mountain range.

The club is open year round and offers a warm welcome to all levels of player, as well as excellent facilities including driving range, chipping area, putting green and a clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant and bar.

The golf course was completely re-designed and rejuvenated in 1978 by Peter Allis and Dave Thomas. Now famous for the quality of its course and infrastructures, Cannes-Mougins Golf & Country Club has become the ultimate location on the French Riviera for golfers of Europe and the rest of the world.

This 18 hole, 6906 yards course is nestled in the heart of the Valmasque forest in a protected environment which is unique on the French Riviera. In the Valmasque forest, the course is crossed by a river, the Bouillide River. Indeed, a great course in a great environment.

During 14 years, the Golf Country Club of Cannes-Mougins has organized the Cannes Open. This competition was the highlight on the European Tour and some winners’ names are very famous such as Jean Garaialde, Greg Norman, Severiano Ballesteros, and Ian Woosnam.

In the heart of the perfume-producing region of Grasse, the course offers magnificent views of the Niçoise hinterland and beautiful Provencal scenery.

Designed by Cabell Robinson, once a partner of Robert Trent Jones Senior, the course is characterised by wide-open fairways and greens protected by numerous bunkers and water obstacles.

The 18 hole golf course is par 72; the club also has a driving range, chipping area, putting green and clubhouse with bar, restaurant and pro shop. There is a teaching pro on hand, should you wish to book a lesson.

The 18 hole course is a beautiful par 71 and is 6031 metres long. Enjoy its fabulous green and wooded landscapes designed by Robert Trent Jones.

The 9 hole par 3 pitch & putt allows the beginning golfers to take their first steps in the game of golf, and the experienced players to improve their short game. This 695-metre long course will offer you the same playing conditions and is exceptionally maintained from the greens to the fairways.

The golf course also offers a bar, restaurant and pro shop with lessons available for those who want to improve their technique.

Close to the towns of Nice, Cannes and Antibes it is easily accessed from each of them and is a welcome change to the hustle and bustle of town living. The greens are immaculate and offer fantastic views of the surrounding hilltop villages as well as the lush greenery of the coastal climate