The golf courses of Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence, a true sun-drenched gem, have become a benchmark for golf enthusiasts.
Between the Mediterranean Sea, the Provençal hills, and iconic landscapes, the Bouches-du-Rhône department offers an exceptional setting for playing golf year-round, between the sea, Provence, and the Sainte-Victoire mountain. Close to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and the spectacular landscapes of the Calanques National Park, the courses benefit from an ideal Mediterranean climate, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Why play golf in Bouches-du-Rhône?
The golf courses of Bouches-du-Rhône offer a wide variety of layouts: 18-hole championship courses, technical and hilly courses, driving ranges and training centers, as well as compact courses accessible to beginners. Some offer breathtaking views of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, while others are nestled in typical Provençal wooded areas.
Here, the Mediterranean shimmers on the horizon, while the hills, fragrant with pine and lavender, create panoramas of rare beauty.
Each course is an invitation to combine sport, relaxation, and wonder.
Enchanting courses for all levels
Whether you're a beginner looking to improve or an experienced player seeking new challenges, you'll find courses suited to your skill level. Undulating fairways, subtly defended greens, and natural hazards harmoniously integrated into the landscape create an experience that is as technical as it is inspiring.
The quality of the facilities and the warm welcome contribute to making each round a truly special moment.
With its 10 exceptional courses: Château l'Arc Golf Club, Golf Bastide de la Salette, Golf Blub d'Aix Marseille, Golf d'Aix en Provence, Golf de l'Ecole de l'Air, Golf de Servanes, Golf du Domaine de Manville, Golf de la Cabre d'Or, Golf de Miramas Ouest Provence, and Pont Royal International Golf Club for 18-hole courses, and Aix Golf, Golf Côte Bleue, Golf de Barbentane, and Golf de Saint Martin de Crau, Centre d'entraînement Parcours La Durance, and Golf Training Center Aix-Marseille for academies and 9-hole courses.
Golf Méditerranée offers you much more than a golfing holiday: an immersion in the heart of an authentic, luminous, and refined Provence, where every swing resonates as a celebration of the Mediterranean art of living.
18 holes courses
A historic club, the Aix Marseille Golf Club is an urban course, flat and without any particular difficulty. The club places great importance on the environment, inviting you to take a break from your swing and appreciate the biodiversity of the course.
Just a few minutes from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, in the heart of the luminous landscapes of Provence, the Golf de Château l'Arc (formerly Golf de Fuveau) stands out as one of the most beautiful golfing settings in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region.
The Cabre d'Or Golf Course is an urban course bordered by forests and located very close to the town of Cabriès. Its undulating terrain takes you from open fairways to those framed and bordered by pine trees. Along the way, you'll enjoy superb views of the Aix countryside.
Located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, the Servanes Golf Course is a must-visit destination for nature and golf enthusiasts seeking authenticity. Bathed in the gentle Provençal atmosphere, this course offers a unique experience of conviviality and the art of living.
Nestled between hills and scrubland, the Golf Bastide de la Salette offers a sporting and natural escape on the outskirts of Marseille. This 18-hole course unfolds in the heart of a Provençal environment, between pine forests, terraced fields and valleys.
The L'École de l'Air Golf Course is one of the few free-access golf courses located on military land. As the welcome message emphasizes: "Golf in the heart of Provence, surrounded by the scents of thyme and broom, to the sound of cicadas and... the Patrouille de France!"
The Domaine de Manville Golf Course, the first 18-hole eco-certified course in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region. Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, and mindful of the local flora and fauna, this exceptional course has received an award for exemplary practices from the French government.
Golf Ouest Provence Miramas blends harmoniously into a preserved environment of pine forests, gentle hills and sparkling bodies of water, sunny and open fairways punctuated by bodies of water and wooded areas.
Nestled in the heart of the Luberon, between the gentleness of Aix-en-Provence and the historic charm of Avignon, the Pont Royal International Golf Course stands out as an unmissable destination for lovers of Provence and golf.
9 holes courses & academies
In the heart of Provence, Aix Golf is a modern training center dedicated to improving your 6-hole golf technique. Just minutes from the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, it is a leading destination for players seeking golf training in Provence.
The Saint Martin de Crau Golf Course, or Golf Saint Martinois, is a 9-hole municipal course located between Arles and Saint Martin de Crau. The course design is pleasant and features a few challenges, including water hazards that can be intimidating.
Training center and course La Durance.
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Located between the Rhône Valley and the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence, the 9-hole Barbentane Golf Course offers a friendly golfing experience in a typically Mediterranean setting. Just a few minutes from Avignon and not far from Arles.
Just five minutes from the port and the center of Sausset-les-Pins, the 9-hole Côte Bleue Golf Course boasts exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean. This verdant haven offers a typically Provençal setting where the blue of the sea rivals that of the sky.
Golf Training Center Aix-Marseille.
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Golf and the Provençal way of life
Playing golf in the Bouches-du-Rhône also means enjoying Provençal markets, vineyards, Mediterranean cuisine, hilltop villages, and historic fortified towns.
After your round, stroll along the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence, explore the Old Port of Marseille, or discover the wild coves of the Calanques.
Golfing holidays in Provence
The department is easily accessible thanks to Marseille Provence Airport and TGV connections to Aix-en-Provence.
Numerous hotels, guesthouses, and resorts offer the perfect setting for a golf weekend or an extended stay under the southern sun.