Updated on November 10, 2026
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Paris is surrounded by some of the most beautiful courses in continental Europe: Morfontaine, Chantilly, Fontainebleau, and Saint-Germain are all less than an hour from the city center. Many are private clubs: for each one, we indicate who can play there and under what conditions, including the green fee when the course publishes it.
A Quick Look at the Rankings of Golf Courses Around Paris
10 courses shown.
| Rank | Golf | Town | Distance | Access | Green fee | Top100 | Golf Digest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golf de Morfontaine – Grand Parcours | Mortefontaine | 36.9 km | Members and guests | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Golf de Chantilly – Vineuil | Vineuil-Saint-Firmin | 40.4 km | Restricted | — | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Golf de Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau | 56.5 km | Restricted | — | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Golf de Saint-Germain – Grand Parcours | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | 22.8 km | Restricted | — | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Le Golf National – L’Albatros | Guyancourt | 22.7 km | Open | 160–290 € | 10 | 9 |
| 6 | Paris International Golf Club | Baillet, France | 22.0 km | On request | — | 25 | 3 |
| 7 | Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche – Red Course | Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche | 23.8 km | Restricted | — | 28 | — |
| 8 | Stade Français Courson Golf Course – Green & Black | Courson-Monteloup | 33.1 km | Open | — | 29 | — |
| 9 | Golf de Saint-Cloud – Green Course | Garches | 12.3 km | Restricted | — | 32 | — |
| 10 | Golf de Joyenval – Marly Course | Chambourcy | 24.2 km | Members and guests | — | 34 | — |
Distance as the crow flies from downtown Paris. Green fee: published 18-hole public rate by the golf course (range varies by season or day), as of November 10, 2026; “—” = not published. Ranking columns: the course’s ranking in each list; “—” = not listed.
Where are the golf courses around Paris?
Click on a number to view the golf course, then click on its name to read its profile. Base map © OpenStreetMap.
Our Method
We have selected 18-hole courses located within a maximum of 60 km as the crow flies from downtown Paris: courses open to visitors or by invitation from a member (access details are provided for each course). The ranking is the average of their positions in two national rankings: Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in France 2026–2027, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 100 France, 2023 edition); a course not included in a ranking is assigned the last place plus ten. Distances calculated using OpenStreetMap coordinates. Green fees are listed only if they are published on the golf course’s official website (as of November 10, 2026).
Golf Courses in Detail
Architects, dates, access and green fees: official golf course websites and the rankings cited, checked on November 10, 2026; nothing is shown when the source does not say. Photos under free licenses via Wikimedia Commons.
1. Golf de Morfontaine – Grand Parcours
Rankings: Top100 1 · Golf Digest 1
⛳ Course: designed by Tom Simpson (modernized by Kyle Phillips between 2005 and 2016), opened in 1927, heathland (heather and pine trees on sandy soil)
📍 Distance: 36.9 km (22.9 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private: strictly for members and their guests
✈️ Airport: Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, 16 km (9.9 mi) as the crow flies
The club was founded on October 15, 1913, by Armand de Gramont, Duke of Guiche, and Tom Simpson’s Grand Parcours was inaugurated in October 1927. Morfontaine is ranked No. 1 in France by both Top100GolfCourses (2023 edition) and Golf Digest (2026–2027).
2. Golf de Chantilly – Vineuil
Rankings: Top100 3 · Golf Digest 5
⛳ Course: designed by J.H. Taylor (1909), redesigned by Tom Simpson (1920), opened in 1909, forest park (Chantilly Forest)
📍 Distance: 40.4 km (25.1 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private course with guest access: green fees can be booked online on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings; closed on Thursdays; weekends and holidays are reserved for members and their guests
✈️ Airport: Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, 22 km (13.7 mi) as the crow flies
The Vineuil course hosted 11 editions of the French Open between 1913 and 1990. The club was inaugurated on September 27, 1909, and Tom Simpson redesigned the course in 1920.
3. Golf de Fontainebleau
Rankings: Top100 4 · Golf Digest 4
⛳ Course: designed by Tom Simpson (improved by Fred W. Hawtree and later by Martin Hawtree), opened in 1909, forest (sand and rocks from the Fontainebleau Forest)
📍 Distance: 56.5 km (35.1 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private with visitor access: weekdays year-round except Tuesdays; weekends from July 13 to August 18
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 43 km (26.7 mi) as the crow flies
Opened in 1909, the course is 6,594 yards long, is a par 72, and features 103 bunkers. Fairways magazine named it the best course in France in 2013 and 2017.
4. Golf de Saint-Germain – Grand Parcours
Rankings: Top100 5 · Golf Digest 6
⛳ Course: designed by Harry S. Colt, forest parkland (flat terrain, well-drained soil)
📍 Distance: 22.8 km (14.2 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private with visitor access: Tuesday through Friday by reservation through the office (Saturdays from mid-July through late August); handicap required: -24 for men, -28 for women
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 31 km (19.3 mi) as the crow flies
Seve Ballesteros He won the 1985 French Open there with a course record of 62. The Grand Parcours features 92 bunkers filled with sand from the Loire River.
5. Le Golf National – L’Albatros
Rankings: Top100 10 · Golf Digest 9
⛳ Course: designed by Hubert Chesneau, with Robert von Hagge (consultant); opened in 1990; “stadium” course (mounds, water hazards)
📍 Distance: 22.7 km (14.1 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Public
💶 Green fee: €160 (low season, Nov. 1–March 31) / €290 (high season, April 1–Oct. 31), standard weekday and weekend rates (official website, (November 10, 2026)
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 21 km (13.0 mi) as the crow flies
Le Golf National hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup and the golf events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It has been the permanent venue for the French Open since 1991, except in 1999 and 2001.
6. Paris International Golf Club
Rankings: Top100 25 · Golf Digest 3
⛳ Course: designed by Jack Nicklaus, forested/hilly parkland with bodies of water
📍 Distance: 22.0 km (13.7 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private: Visitor access policies are not posted on the official website (contact the club)
✈️ Airport: Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, 19 km (11.8 mi) as the crow flies
It is the only course designed by Jack Nicklaus in France, set on the edge of the Montmorency Forest. Water comes into play on half the holes, including the 18th, a par-5 that plays downhill toward an island green.
7. Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche – Red Course
Rankings: Top100 28 · Golf Digest —
⛳ Course: designed by Fred W. Hawtree, opened in 1959, parkland course
📍 Distance: 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private: members and guests; outside visitors are welcome on weekdays during the summer by reservation made one week in advance; FFGolf membership required
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 28 km (17.4 mi) as the crow flies
The club hosted the Lancôme Trophy from 1970 to 2003. The Lancôme Trophy was played on a combined course that incorporated both the Red and Blue courses.
8. Stade Français Courson Golf Course – Green & Black
Rankings: Top100 29 · Golf Digest —
⛳ Course: designed by Robert von Hagge, opened in 1991, parkland course
📍 Distance: 33.1 km (20.6 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Public
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 22 km (13.7 mi) as the crow flies
Opened in June 1991, the golf course features 36 holes divided into four 9-hole loops (Green, Orange, Black, and Lilac) that can be combined into six 18-hole courses. The Green & Black combination is considered the best on the course.
9. Golf de Saint-Cloud – Green Course
Rankings: Top100 32 · Golf Digest —
⛳ Course: designed by Harry S. Colt, opened in 1913, parkland course
📍 Distance: 12.3 km (7.6 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private: members and guests; outside players allowed during the summer (July 21–August 21, 2026), maximum handicap 26.4, FFGolf license required; closed on Mondays
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 19 km (11.8 mi) as the crow flies
The French Open was held 13 times at Le Vert between 1926 and 1987. The 8th hole offers a view of the Eiffel Tower.
10. Golf de Joyenval – Marly Course
Rankings: Top100 34 · Golf Digest —
⛳ Course: designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened in 1992, forest/parkland
📍 Distance: 24.2 km (15.0 mi) from downtown Paris
🔑 Access: Private: For members and their guests only
✈️ Airport: Paris-Orly, 31 km (19.3 mi) as the crow flies
The Marly course opened in 1992 in the former royal hunting grounds of Marly-le-Roi. It hosted the first Vivendi Cup on the European Tour in 2010.
Just missed the cut
- Stade Français Courson Golf Course – Lilas & Orange: 11th in our rankings (average 27.5: 35th in the Top 100, not listed in Golf Digest)
- Racing Club de France La Boulie – La Vallée: 12th in our ranking (average 29.5: 39th in the Top 100)
- Golf de Chantilly – Longères: 13th in our ranking (average 30.5: 41st in the Top 100)
- Golf de Morfontaine – Vallière: Ranked 16th in the Top 100, but it's a 9-hole course
See also
The 10 Most Beautiful Golf Courses in France
The Best Golf Courses Near Nice
The Best Golf Courses Near Lyon
The Best Golf Courses Near Bordeaux
The Best Golf Courses Near London
The 20 Best Golf Hotels in EuropeFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best golf course near Paris?
Morfontaine Golf Club – Grand Parcours (Mortefontaine, 36.9 km from downtown) tops our ranking, based on Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in France 2026–2027, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 100 France, 2023 edition). Access: private—strictly reserved for members and their guests.
Which golf courses around Paris are open to visitors?
No special conditions: Le Golf National – L’Albatros, Golf du Stade Français Courson – Vert & Noir. The others (Golf de Morfontaine – Grand Parcours, Golf de Chantilly – Vineuil, Golf de Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain – Grand Parcours, Paris International Golf Club, Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche – Parcours Rouge, Golf de Saint-Cloud – Parcours Vert, Golf de Joyenval – Parcours Marly) only accept visitors on certain days, subject to handicap requirements or by invitation: see the details for each course.
Which golf course is closest to downtown Paris?
Saint-Cloud Golf Course – Green Course, 12.3 km as the crow flies from downtown (Garches).
Which airport is best for a golf trip near Paris?
Most convenient airports: Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Paris-Orly.