Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien
Olivier Brizon laid out 27 holes here from 1988, on a plateau of woodland and open country between the smart resort coast of Deauville and the wide mouth of the Seine. Three nine hole loops combine into a championship par 72 of about 6,175 meters, the most rounded golf in the Pays d'Auge.
Photo: Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien via Google, by Pierre Peltier.
The verdict
Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien is the most complete golf address on the Normandy coast, and the natural base for a buddies trip built around Deauville, Trouville and the racing and casino glamour of the Cote Fleurie. Olivier Brizon set out three contrasting nine hole loops, La Vallee, La Bergerie and La Chapelle, on a breezy plateau a few minutes inland from the beach, so a group can play 18 one day and a different 18 the next without ever leaving the property.
It is parkland rather than links, but the high ground gives it openness and movement, with views that reach to the estuary of the Seine on a clear day. La Vallee, the original signature nine, is the one to seek out, tumbling through trees and across folds in the land. The whole place is unfussy and pleasurable, the sort of course you finish wanting to play again, and it pairs neatly with the seaside courses of the Calvados coast for a wider Normandy golf trip.
Saint-Gatien at a glance
- Opened
- 1988
- Designer
- Olivier Brizon
- Type
- Wooded parkland plateau
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,175 m
- Green fee
- From about 60 euros
Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Saint-Gatien is a 27 hole club designed by Olivier Brizon, its first nine opened in 1988; the main championship combination is a par 72 of about 6,175 meters. Indicative 2026 green fees run to roughly 86 euros for 18 holes in high season, with cheaper midweek and off season rates. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Saint-Gatien is built around three distinct nines, and the pleasure is in mixing them. La Vallee, the white course and the original, is the most dramatic, running through mature trees and down into folds of ground that give the round its rhythm. It is the loop a visiting group should make sure to play, with tee shots that must find the right side of the slope to leave a clear approach.
La Bergerie, the red course, climbs to the higher, more open plateau, flatter underfoot but more exposed to the wind that rolls in off the Channel and the estuary. It is the most technical of the three, asking for controlled iron play into greens that give little away. La Chapelle, the yellow loop and the newest, is shorter again but tight, a clever test where placement beats power.
Across all 27 holes the design favors the thinking golfer over the long hitter, and the variety of the three loops is the real draw: pick a combination to suit the wind and the mood, and no two rounds at Saint-Gatien feel quite the same. It is exactly the kind of flexible, repeatable golf a multi day trip is built on.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors year round; tee times booked through the golf shop |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 to about 86 euros for 18 holes in high season, with lower midweek and off season rates |
| Booking | Book ahead for the Deauville summer and for weekends; weekdays are quieter |
| On the day | Walkable plateau; buggies available; smart golf dress expected |
| Getting there | At Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, minutes from Deauville and Deauville Normandie airport, about two hours from Paris |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest coastal conditions |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; policies and prices change, so always confirm directly with the golf shop or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Deauville and Trouville sit a few minutes from the course and offer everything from grand seafront hotels to discreet boltholes in the Norman half timbered style, with the racecourses, the boardwalk and some of France's best seafood on the doorstep. It is the obvious base for a group that wants golf by day and a little glamour by night.
For a wider trip, the Calvados coast and the Pays d'Auge put more golf and a great deal to see within easy reach, from the D Day beaches to the cider farms and the cliffs around Etretat. It is an ideal region to build a multi course itinerary around, pairing Saint-Gatien with the seaside layouts of lower Normandy.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien.
Build a Normandy golf trip
We book the Saint-Gatien tee times, pair them with the best of the Calvados coast and arrange the lodging in Deauville around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien questions
Who designed Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien and when did it open?
The three nine hole loops were designed by the French architect Olivier Brizon, with the first opening in 1988 at Saint-Gatien-des-Bois in the Pays d'Auge, Normandy.
What is the par and length of Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien?
Played as a championship 18, the main combination is a par 72 of about 6,175 meters. The club has 27 holes in total, arranged as three nine hole courses that can be paired in different ways.
How much is a green fee at Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien?
Indicative 2026 green fees run to roughly 86 euros for 18 holes in high season, with lower midweek and off season rates. Prices change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Golf de Deauville Saint-Gatien?
Yes. Saint-Gatien welcomes visiting golfers year round, with tee times booked through the golf shop. Booking ahead is sensible during the busy Deauville summer and on weekends.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.