Belle Dune
Jean-Manuel Rossi carved Golf de Belle Dune through the dunes, pines and marshes of the Picardy coast in 1992, an eco minded natural links at Fort-Mahon-Plage. A par 72 of about 6,434 yards just steps from the sea, it was ranked among Golf World's hundred best European courses in 2015.
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The verdict
Belle Dune is the standout public links of northern France, a 1992 Jean-Manuel Rossi design set among the dunes and pines of the Picardy coast at Fort-Mahon-Plage. Conceived as an eco domaine within a protected natural landscape, it offers a genuinely wild, links flavoured round at a price that shames most courses of its quality.
At a par 72 of about 6,434 yards it mixes spectacular dune holes with stretches through pine forest and over marshland, a varied and demanding test when the coastal wind gets up. Ranked among Europe's hundred best by Golf World in 2015, it is the obvious anchor for a golf trip on the Cote d'Opale, easily reached from Paris or across the Channel.
Golf de Belle Dune at a glance
- Opened
- 1992
- Designer
- Jean-Manuel Rossi
- Type
- Natural links
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,434 yds
- Green fee
- €20 low to €40 high
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf de Belle Dune and leading course databases. Jean-Manuel Rossi designed the natural links, which opened in 1992, a par 72 of about 6,434 yards. Indicative green fees run about €20 in low season, roughly November to March, and about €40 in high season, roughly April to October (indicative, 2026). Rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Belle Dune lives up to its name, the most memorable holes climbing into and tumbling through tall coastal dunes where the wind dictates everything and the running shot is king. Rossi routed it to flow with the natural terrain rather than against it, so blind tee shots and humpy lies are part of the charm.
The variety is the strength: from the exposed dune holes the round moves into sheltered avenues of pine and then across technical stretches between the marshes, each demanding a different shot and a clear head. It is walkable and natural throughout, with the sea and the great Picard beaches never far away.
When the Channel breeze blows, Belle Dune becomes a proper test that belies its modest green fee, the reason it earned a place among Europe's hundred best. For the travelling golfer it offers links thrills without the links prices, a rare combination on this stretch of coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A public links open to all; book a tee time in advance during the summer season |
| Green fee | Indicatively about €20 in low season, roughly November to March, and about €40 in high season, roughly April to October (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve directly; an on site holiday village makes a stay and play simple |
| On the day | A natural links through dunes, pine and marsh; walkable, with the sea never far away |
| Getting there | Fort-Mahon-Plage on the Cote d'Opale, about two hours north of Paris |
| Best months | April to October for the warmest, firmest dune conditions |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates and tee sheet policy change, so always confirm directly with Golf de Belle Dune before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest base is the holiday village beside the course at Belle Dune, which makes a relaxed family friendly stay and play right on the coast. Beyond it, the resort towns of Fort-Mahon-Plage and Le Touquet offer a wide spread of hotels along the Picardy and Opal coasts.
A stay here pairs naturally with the other links of northern France, from Le Touquet to Hardelot, and with the wide beaches and seafood of the Cote d'Opale. It is an easy region in which to build a value led links trip within reach of Paris and the Channel ports.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf de Belle Dune.
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Golf de Belle Dune questions
Who designed Golf de Belle Dune and when did it open?
Jean-Manuel Rossi designed Belle Dune as a natural links, and it opened in 1992 at Fort-Mahon-Plage on the Cote d'Opale.
What is the par and length of Belle Dune?
It is a par 72 of about 6,434 yards, threading through dunes, pine forest and marshland near the sea.
Can visitors play Belle Dune?
Yes, Belle Dune is a public course open to all; book ahead during the summer holiday season.
When is the best time to play Belle Dune?
April to October, when the dune turf is firmest and the coast at its best.
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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.