Europe’s Exclusive Golf Club Now Open for Play

Exclusive European golf club now open for play.

One of Europe’s most exclusive golf clubs is now open for a special visit with the Les Bordes Estate in France offering a unique package.

Located in the beautiful Loire Valley, not far from Paris, Les Bordes is known as the top golf destination in France.

The new “Once in a Lifetime” package is mainly for those thinking about buying property there, but serious golfers can also enjoy it. It includes staying at a luxury place, eating fancy meals, and playing unlimited golf on two out of three courses while exploring the huge 1,400-acre estate.

Golf Courses and Features:

Les Bordes boasts two championship 18-hole courses and a 10-hole par-3 course. The Old Course, designed by Robert Van Hagge, opened in 1987 and challenges players with its forest paths and lakes. Recently added are two more courses to elevate the golfing experience even further. Gil Hanse crafted the New Course with a heathland style that plays fast and firm, contrasting sharply with the Old Course. Despite opening only in 2021, it’s already among France’s best. Hanse also designed the ‘Wild Piglet’ par-3 course featuring holes between 131-166 yards.

Fans might think this sounds like an amazing opportunity!

The club features massive putting greens—the largest in France—alongside a grass driving range and indoor simulator within its clubhouse. Les Bordes has always been exclusive; only members or their guests could play before. Now potential homeowners or dedicated golfers can apply for this dream visit to check it off their bucket list.

A new hotel by Six Senses will open on-site in 2026 as part of real estate projects around Bel Air Chateau. Guests can stay up to seven days either at lakeside cottages overlooking dramatic views or Cour du Baron villas designed by Michaelis-Boyd Architects.

For €2,500 per couple per night, visitors get guided tours of the estate plus unlimited golf or spa treatments daily—and access to equestrian facilities and natural swimming lake too! Breakfasts are served at the clubhouse followed by gourmet dinners prepared by Les Bordes’ Michelin-experienced Head Chef each evening.

Would you want to try this once-in-a-lifetime experience?

Elliott Mitchell
Elliott Mitchell
Elliott Mitchell is a Golf Glance Senior Writer. After earning a degree in Sports Journalism, he joined the club in 2021. Elliott is in charge of Golf Glance's news, features, and travel sections, as well as the courses.

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