Les Bordes, Loire, France

Les Bordes, frequently included within the list of top French courses, is also one of the prettiest inland settings.
Any true golf aficionado will realize stepping off the wild 18th green that Les Bordes is more than just a pretty resort course, but actually a world-beater. Carved through the lovely woods of the Loire the bulkhead water hazards and island green (on the par five 14th) give the golfer both visual stimuli, but also provide a sharp line separating the good shots from the bad.
Les Bordes is very playable from the forward tees, though the difficulty from the back tees can be attested by the course record of 71. Measuring 7,062 yards with a slope of 148, it can surely test the more accomplished player, but the five sets of tees afford everyone to find their comfort zone.

Clubhouse with changing rooms, bars, restaurants, accommodation on site and a fully equipped pro shop. Comprehensive golf facilities include a driving range and putting green.