Golf

Championship Golf on the French Riviera

Five premier courses designed by world-renowned architects. Royal Mougins, Golf d'Opio Valbonne, Grande Bastide, Biot, and Saint-Donat—year-round play in the Mediterranean hinterland.

5 Courses · Valbonne, Mougins, Biot, Grasse · Par 31–73 · 18-hole & 9-hole options

French Riviera Golf

Five Championship Courses in One Region

Golf on the French Riviera is a year-round passion supported by five championship-calibre courses designed by world-renowned architects. From the historic Golf de Biot (est. 1930) to the contemporary Robert von Hagge design at Royal Mougins, each course offers distinct character, challenging layouts, and exceptional Mediterranean scenery.

Royal Mougins Golf Club

18 holes · Par 71 · Robert von Hagge · 1993 · 8 linked lakes · 4-star spa resort

Nearby Towns

Valbonne(10 min)Mougins(5 min)Biot(15 min)Grasse(15 min)Opio(10 min)Châteauneuf-de-Grasse(15 min)Le Rouret(20 min)Roquefort-les-Pins(15 min)

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Golf d'Opio Valbonne

18 holes · Donald Harradine (1966) · 220 hectares protected parkland · Château de la Bégude 4-star resort

Nearby Towns

Valbonne(8 min)Mougins(10 min)Biot(15 min)Grasse(12 min)Opio(In town)Châteauneuf-de-Grasse(10 min)Le Rouret(8 min)Roquefort-les-Pins(12 min)

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Golf de la Grande Bastide

18 holes · Cabell Robinson · Châteauneuf de Grasse · Wide fairways · Water features · Perfume region views

Nearby Towns

Valbonne(15 min)Mougins(15 min)Biot(20 min)Grasse(8 min)Opio(10 min)Châteauneuf-de-Grasse(5 min)Le Rouret(15 min)Roquefort-les-Pins(18 min)

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Golf de Biot

18 holes · Par 69 · Est. 1930 · Oldest course on the Riviera · Medieval village backdrop

Nearby Towns

Valbonne(12 min)Mougins(15 min)Biot(In Biot)Opio(15 min)Châteauneuf-de-Grasse(20 min)Le Rouret(15 min)Roquefort-les-Pins(12 min)

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Golf de Saint-Donat

9 holes · Par 27 · Mature course with tree-lined fairways and mountain backdrop

Nearby Towns

Grasse(10 min)

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French Riviera Advantage

Why Golf Here?

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Year-Round Play

Mediterranean climate enables golf 300+ days per year. Winters average 13°C; summers 25–30°C. Autumn (September–November) is peak season with ideal conditions. Play all year without weather constraints.

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Architectural Heritage

Designed by world-class architects: Robert von Hagge, Donald Harradine, Cabell Robinson. Each course reflects its designer's vision—from championship challenges to intimate 9-hole layouts for all skill levels.

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Close to Home

All five courses within 15 minutes of hinterland towns. Golf d'Opio is 15 minutes from Valbonne centre. Property buyers seeking leisure within commuting distance find perfect match here.

Common Questions

Golf FAQ

The French Riviera enjoys Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. Golf is playable year-round, with peak seasons from October to May. Summer is warm but crowded; winter (December–January) offers cooler temperatures (12–16°C) and fewer crowds. Play 300+ days annually.

Royal Mougins is 10 minutes from Mougins. Golf d'Opio Valbonne is 15 minutes from Valbonne centre. Golf de Biot is 20 minutes from Mougins. Golf de la Grande Bastide is 30 minutes from Grasse. Golf de Saint-Donat is 25 minutes from Grasse. All within 45 minutes of property hotspots.

Green fees range €30–€130 by course and season. Golf de Saint-Donat (9-hole) €30–€50. Golf de Biot (Par 69) €70–€100. Golf d'Opio Valbonne and Royal Mougins €80–€120. Golf de la Grande Bastide €80–€130. Weekday rates 10–15% lower than weekends. Season discounts November–March.

No, all five courses accept guest play and day visitors. Memberships are optional but available for regular players. Annual membership costs range from €1,500–€2,500 for 9-hole courses to €4,500–€6,500 for championship 18-hole layouts. Members enjoy unlimited play and reciprocal privileges at sister clubs.

Golf de Saint-Donat (9-hole, Par 27, pitch-and-putt) is ideal for beginners—shorter length, forgiving layout, 1.5–2 hour rounds. Golf de Biot (Par 69) is accessible to mid-handicap players. Golf d'Opio Valbonne (Par 73) and Royal Mougins (Par 71) are championship courses for established handicaps. All offer coaching and lessons.

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