Golf Barriere Deauville
Tom Simpson set out the first holes above Deauville in 1929 and Henry Cotton added two more nines in the 1960s, giving the resort 27 holes on Mont Canisy with the Normandy coast spread out below. A former French Open host, it is the grandest golf on this stretch of seaside France.
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The verdict
Golf Barriere Deauville sits on Mont Canisy, a wooded hill rising behind the resort town with views over the estuary and the Channel coast. Tom Simpson laid out the original eighteen in 1929, Henry Cotton supplied a further nine in the 1960s, and the result is a 27 hole parkland complex played as three loops of nine, the Rouge, the Blanc and the Bleu.
The headline round combines the Rouge and the Blanc into a championship eighteen of par 71, about 6,525 yards, that has hosted the French Open in its history. This is classic European resort golf: mature trees, doglegs that ask for shape off the tee, and small, well defended greens in the older Simpson manner. It will not overpower a strong player, but it is full of charm and history, and as part of the Barriere resort with its hotels, casino and the seafront of Deauville and Trouville close by, it makes a genuinely elegant base for a Normandy trip.
Golf Barriere Deauville at a glance
- Opened
- 1929
- Designer
- Tom Simpson, Henry Cotton
- Type
- Parkland, 27 holes
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,525 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, seasonal
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Barriere Deauville and leading course databases. Tom Simpson laid out the original eighteen in 1929 and Henry Cotton added a third nine in the 1960s, giving a 27 hole complex; the championship eighteen plays to par 71 over about 6,525 yards. Green fees are published seasonally by the resort, with nine and eighteen hole rates and stay and play packages. Always confirm the current fee and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Played as the championship eighteen, the Rouge and Blanc climb and fall across Mont Canisy through mature woodland, the corridors framed by trees that have had nearly a century to grow into the design. Simpson's routing favours the player who can move the ball both ways off the tee, while Cotton's nine adds length and a more modern flavour.
The greens are on the small side and cleverly bunkered, so approach play and a sharp short game matter more than raw power. On a clear day the high points of the course open up views over the estuary toward Le Havre, a reminder of how close the sea is to this inland hill.
The third loop, the Bleu, gives a gentler nine that suits a relaxed afternoon or a mixed ability group. Between the three nines and the history of the place, Deauville offers variety and a real sense of occasion, the kind of round that pairs naturally with a long French lunch afterward.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitors; tee times booked through the golf reception or a golf travel partner |
| Green fee | Published seasonally by the resort, with nine and eighteen hole rates (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve ahead in summer and over French holidays; stay and play packages with the Barriere hotels are available |
| On the day | 27 holes played as three nines, the Rouge, Blanc and Bleu; buggies available |
| Getting there | Saint Arnoult above Deauville, Normandy, about two hours from Paris by road or rail |
| Best months | May to September; high summer is busiest, late spring and early autumn quieter |
Access and fee structure verified June 2026; resort green fees change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious choice is one of the Barriere hotels in Deauville, which connect to the golf through the resort and put the casino, the boardwalk and the celebrated seafront within easy reach. It is the elegant, traditional way to do a Deauville trip.
Deauville and its neighbour Trouville offer a wide range of hotels and some of the best seafood on the Normandy coast, and the wider region adds the landing beaches, Honfleur and the calvados country. Golf Barriere Deauville is an easy anchor for a Normandy golf and culture itinerary, well within reach of Paris.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf Barriere Deauville.
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Golf Barriere Deauville questions
Who designed Golf Barriere Deauville and when did it open?
Tom Simpson laid out the original eighteen holes in 1929 and Henry Cotton added a third nine in the 1960s, creating the 27 hole complex on Mont Canisy above Deauville.
What is the par and length of Golf Barriere Deauville?
The championship eighteen, combining the Rouge and Blanc nines, plays to par 71 over about 6,525 yards. The course is run as three loops of nine holes.
Can visitors play Golf Barriere Deauville?
Yes. It is a resort course open to visitors, with nine and eighteen hole green fees published seasonally and stay and play packages through the Barriere hotels. Confirm rates directly before booking.
Has Golf Barriere Deauville hosted professional events?
Yes. The course has hosted the French Open in its history and remains the grandest golf on this stretch of the Normandy coast.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.