Paris International
Twenty kilometres north of the capital at Baillet-en-France, Paris International is the only golf course Jack Nicklaus has designed in France. Opened in 1991, it is a private, immaculately kept par 72 of about 5,985 metres, a slice of American style championship golf set into the gentle countryside of the Val-d'Oise.
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The verdict
Paris International carries a unique distinction: it is the sole Jack Nicklaus design in France. The Golden Bear routed it across rolling farmland at Baillet-en-France, about twenty kilometres north of Paris, and it opened on 13 October 1991 as a par 72 of roughly 5,985 metres.
The course has the hallmarks of Nicklaus's work, generous landing areas off the tee giving way to demanding, well defended greens, with water and bunkering placed to make you think. It is a private members club, kept in superb condition, that opens to green fee visitors mainly in the summer months. For a golfer in Paris wanting a genuine championship test with a famous name attached, it is the standout day trip from the city.
Paris International Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1991
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,985 m
- Green fee
- Members; summer green fees
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Paris International Golf Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1991, a par 72 of about 5,985 metres, and is his only design in France. It is a private members club that opens to green fee visitors mainly in summer; any visitor rate is on application, so always confirm access and fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Paris International is a thinking golfer's Nicklaus layout. The driving areas are fair and inviting, but the architecture funnels your attention toward the second shot, where the greens are firm, well bunkered and ringed with subtle trouble that punishes a careless approach.
Water features and shaping come into play at the key moments, asking you to commit to a line and a club rather than drift around the course. The conditioning is a highlight, the surfaces immaculate, and the layout flows naturally through the wooded Val-d'Oise countryside away from the noise of the city.
It is a course that rewards good iron play and a clear strategy, the kind of championship test that holds up to repeat play. With its Nicklaus pedigree and its setting just north of Paris, it makes an ideal one course outing for a golfer combining the capital with a serious round.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; green fee visitors generally welcomed during the summer months only |
| Green fee | Summer green fees on application; no standard year round public rate published (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club in advance through the golf shop or a trip planner to confirm a summer tee time |
| On the day | The course walks well through wooded parkland; buggies can be arranged on request |
| Getting there | Baillet-en-France in the Val-d'Oise, about 20 kilometres and 30 minutes north of central Paris |
| Best months | June to September, when the club is most open to visiting green fee players |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; the club is private and visitor access is largely seasonal, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers playing Paris International stay in Paris itself and treat the course as a half day trip north, an easy drive of around thirty minutes from the city. The capital needs no introduction for hotels, dining and culture, and the club is close to Charles de Gaulle airport for arrivals and departures.
For a golf focused stay, the northern fringes of Paris and the wider Ile-de-France hold several strong courses, so it is straightforward to pair Paris International with the likes of Chantilly and Morfontaine for a few days of high quality golf within reach of the city.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Paris International Golf Club.
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Paris International Golf Club questions
Who designed Paris International Golf Club?
The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1991. It is the only golf course Jack Nicklaus has designed in France.
What is the par and length of Paris International?
Paris International is a par 72 of about 5,985 metres, a classic Nicklaus layout with generous fairways and demanding, well defended greens.
Can visitors play Paris International?
Paris International is a private members club. It generally opens to green fee visitors during the summer months, with rates on application, so access should be confirmed in advance.
Where is Paris International Golf Club?
It is at Baillet-en-France in the Val-d'Oise, about 20 kilometres and roughly 30 minutes north of central Paris, close to Charles de Gaulle airport.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.