Golf International de Pont Royal

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Located in Mallemort—nestled between Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, and the Alpilles—Golf International de Pont Royal is one of France's most renowned courses. It is the only French course designed by Spanish legend Severiano Ballesteros, giving it a unique identity. Set within a pristine Provençal landscape, the course features a mix of pine forests, *garrigue* scrubland, water hazards, and natural terrain. Long, strategic, and varied, the course rewards thoughtful play just as much as skillful execution.
Tee shots require precision, while the well-defended greens demand an excellent short game. Numerous doglegs, bunkers, and water hazards necessitate careful course management. Its maintenance is recognized as among the best in France, and the club has been voted France's Best Course multiple times at the World Golf Awards. The estate also boasts an extensive practice facility—complete with a driving range, short-game areas, and an academy course—making Pont Royal an appealing destination for both accomplished players and improving golfers alike.

The course, services, infos & weather

18-hole - Par 72 - Length: 6,327 m
4 Par 3s - 10 Par 4s - 4 Par 5s
Built: 1992 - Architect: Severiano Ballesteros

✅ Services available

🏨 Hotel: Features the 4-star SOWELL HOTELS Hôtel du Golf alongside the Pierre & Vacances holiday residences within the estate.
These properties provide fully equipped rooms and premium apartments located right on the edge of the scenic fairways.
🍽️ Restaurant: Home to the official dining venue open to the general public La Table de Pont Royal.
This warm restaurant serves refined, homemade seasonal French cuisine on a beautiful terrace overlooking the course.
🍸 Bar: A spacious and elegant lounge bar provides continuous beverage and snack services at the main clubhouse.
It serves as the ideal spot for an authentic coffee, refreshing drinks, or gourmet shared platters after finishing a round.
♨️ Spa / Wellness: The adjacent hotel complex houses the premium Spa Eliospa relaxation center.
It features dedicated wellness areas, specialized treatments, and tailored sports massage menus for muscle recovery.
🏊 Swimming Pool: Several pristine outdoor swimming pools are accessible across the estate's residential and hotel areas.
The pools provide a refreshing setting for hotel guests and members to relax after a long day on the course.
📶 Wi-Fi: Free high-speed wireless internet access is provided for all visiting guests and golfers.
The connection fully covers the clubhouse interior lounges, front desk reception, and outdoor dining terrace spaces.
🅿️ Parking: A spacious outdoor parking lot is available on-site right in front of the main club entrance.
Self-parking is completely free of charge for players, club members, and traditional restaurant guests.
♿ PRM Accessibility: Modern clubhouse facilities feature excellent step-free wheelchair-accessible architectural layouts.
Secretariat offices, dining areas, public lounges, adapted restrooms, and designated parking spaces are fully accessible.
🛍️ Pro-shop: The resort features two elegant specialized Pro Shops, one at the main reception and one at the practice center.
They offer a premium selection of high-end golf apparel, technical gear, bags, and high-performance balls.
🧳 Equipment Rental: Premium daily golf equipment hire is managed directly by the front desk staff at the reception counter.
Visitors can rent current-year full club sets (€48), manual pull trolleys (€8), and electric trolleys (€25) for the day.
🛺 Golf Buggy: A fleet of modern electric golf carts is available for hire via the Caddy Master team (€48 for 18 holes).
Electric buggies are handled at the main desk and should ideally be reserved in advance to guarantee availability.
🏌️ Driving Range: Top-tier practice facilities include a unique massive multi-level driving range.
The infrastructure offers numerous hitting bays on both mats and grass with open views stretching to the Luberon mountains.
⛳ Putting Green: Pristine outdoor short game technical practice facilities are designed for championship-level training.
The setup combines premium-speed putting greens, a pitching green, dedicated chipping zones, and practice sand bunkers.
🏌️ Academy / Lessons: Led by the certified professional instructors at the Golf Académie de Pont Royal.
A team of five PGA pros offers customized individual lessons, group clinics, holiday camps, and a junior academy school.
🔋 EV Charging Station: The private outdoor parking lot is equipped with dedicated public vehicle charging stations.
It provides a convenient charging option for players' electric cars during their time on the 18-hole track.
💼 Seminars / Meetings: The resort features modular conference rooms and fully air-conditioned corporate spaces.
These indoor facilities are perfectly tailored to host professional business corporate meetings, seminars, and banquets.
🐕 Pets: Small domestic pets are welcome within the residential resort grounds and hotel guest rooms.
However, they must strictly be kept on a leash at all times and are not allowed on the 18-hole championship lanes.

❌ Services not available or restricted

🚁 Heliport: None.
🏋️ Fitness: None at the golf club (outdoor fitness trails and sports equipment are only available in the separate residential resort zone).
🚗 Valet Parking: None (self-service parking only).

✅ Prices

  • Green fees
    18 holes: €50 to €130
  • Rentals
    Club set: €48
    Golf carts: €48
    Trolley: €8
    Electric trolley: €25
  • Driving range
    Bucket of balls: €5

✅ Address & Map

  • Golf website
  • Domaine & Golf de Pont Royal, D561 - 13370 Mallemort - France
  • 20mn from Salon-de-Provence
  • 35mn from Aix-en-Provence
  • 40mn from Avignon
More forecasts: Météo à 25 jours

Why play here?

Pont Royal offers the unique experience of playing the only course in France designed by Severiano Ballesteros. Its layout combines technical challenge, scenic beauty, and impeccable maintenance. The practice facilities rank among the best in the south of France. Its location also allows for easy access to the Luberon, the Alpilles, and Provence. It is a must-visit destination for golfers seeking a championship course in an exceptional setting.

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✅ Tourism

Le village de Lourmarin
🏡 A stunning Luberon gem ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, nestled amidst olive trees and almond groves. Stroll through its vibrant cobblestone streets, lined with sunny café terraces, independent art galleries, and whispering fountains.
Les villages du Luberon (Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Gordes)
🏰 A collection of spectacular perched villages, stone treasures clinging to scenic hillsides bathed in legendary Provençal light. Lose yourself in their labyrinths of medieval cobblestone lanes and gaze out at dizzying views over lavender fields.
Le Parc naturel régional du Luberon
🌲 A massive, protected wild territory classified as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for its exceptionally rich flora and wildlife. The ultimate playground for hikers and cyclists, weaving through blazing ochre cliffs and deep, majestic cedar forests.
Les Alpilles et Les Baux-de-Provence
⛰️ A sculpted limestone mountain range rising above olive groves, dominated by an absolutely spectacular fortified medieval clifftop city. A legendary site steeped in history, offering dizzying panoramas and the magical immersive art shows of Carrières des Lumières.
Abbaye de Silvacane à La Roque-d'Anthéron
⛪ A Romanesque Cistercian masterpiece globally renowned for the absolute purity of its stone lines and its unique, mystical acoustics. Step inside this sanctuary of absolute silence and natural light, serving as a true triumph of Provençal harmony.
Château de Lourmarin
🏰 The very first Renaissance fortress built in Provence, standing proudly directly opposite the charming village of Lourmarin. Explore its sumptuously furnished historic apartments and enjoy its panoramic terraces offering magnificent views across the valley.
Les marchés provençaux de Salon-de-Provence et d'Apt
🛍️ A true explosion of vibrant colors and intoxicating fragrances, standing as the ultimate symbols of local Mediterranean art de vivre. Fill your basket with sweet melons, fresh goat cheeses, fragrant sun-ripened olives, and traditional Provençal fabrics.
Les vignobles des Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
🍷 A delicious getaway into centuries-old country estates surrounded by perfect rows of sun-drenched grapevines. Awaken your senses with a tasting of renowned local rosé and red wines, the ultimate symbols of regional sunshine and terroir.

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