Golf de Saint-Endreol
Michel Gayon routed Saint-Endreol in 1992 through the wooded hills above La Motte in the Var, a par 72 that weaves between centuries old pines, granite outcrops and water. With a spa and hotel beside the course and a famous short 13th played across a lake, it is one of the most photogenic resort layouts in inland Provence.
Photo: Golf de Saint-Endreol via Google.
The verdict
Golf de Saint-Endreol is one of those Provencal resort courses that wins golfers over with scenery and theatre. Michel Gayon laid it out in 1992 on a hilly, wooded estate near La Motte, between the perched villages of the Var and the vineyards that run down toward the coast. It is a course that rises and falls with the land, threads between old pines and rocky outcrops, and uses water boldly on several holes, the kind of round that delivers a handful of memorable moments and a story to tell afterward.
The signature is the short 13th, a tee shot fired across a lake to a green cut into the slope, a hole that has launched countless photographs and swallowed countless balls. Around it the course asks for thoughtful positioning rather than brute length, with elevation changes that test club selection and greens that reward a well judged approach. With the spa, hotel and restaurant on site, Saint-Endreol works beautifully as a two day base for a wider Var and Cote d'Azur golf trip.
Saint-Endreol at a glance
- Opened
- 1992
- Designer
- Michel Gayon
- Type
- Wooded hill resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,900 yds
- Green fee
- From about 85 euros
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Saint-Endreol was designed by Michel Gayon and opened in 1992, an 18 hole par 72; yardage varies by tee, in the region of 5,900 yards, so check the card on the day. Indicative 2026 green fees are around 85 euros for 18 holes. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Saint-Endreol plays as a series of distinct chapters, the routing climbing and dropping through the wooded estate so that no two holes feel quite the same. The opening stretch eases you in before the land tilts and the design starts to use elevation in earnest, downhill tee shots that run on, uphill approaches that play a club or two longer than the yardage suggests.
Water is the recurring drama, with the Endre river and a string of lakes framing greens and fairways and forcing decisions on the bolder lines. The set piece is the par 3 thirteenth, a downhill one shotter across a lake to a green tucked into the hillside, equal parts beautiful and intimidating, the hole everyone remembers and many replay in their head on the drive home.
The closing holes return through the pines toward the resort, asking for steady ball striking and a cool head over the water. Saint-Endreol rewards the player who picks the right club for the slope, respects the lakes and enjoys the show, a resort course with real character set in unmistakably Provencal country.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors and resort guests; tee times booked through the golf shop |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 around 85 euros for 18 holes, varying by season and day |
| Booking | Book ahead in spring and autumn; on site hotel and spa make a two round stay easy |
| On the day | Buggies are useful on the hillier holes; smart golf dress expected |
| Getting there | At La Motte in the Var, near the A8 between Le Muy and Draguignan, about 40 minutes from the coast |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for warm, settled Provencal conditions |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; policies and prices change, so always confirm directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest base is the resort itself, with a hotel, spa and restaurant beside the first tee, ideal for a focused two or three day golf break in the green Var. Staying on site lets you play the course twice and unwind in the spa between rounds without driving anywhere.
For a wider trip, the towns of the Var and the western Cote d'Azur put more golf and far more to see within easy reach, from the vineyards and perched villages inland to the coast around Saint-Tropez and Saint-Raphael. It is an ideal region to build a multi course itinerary around, pairing Saint-Endreol with the other resort courses of the Var and the Riviera classics nearer the sea.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf de Saint-Endreol.
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Golf de Saint-Endreol questions
Who designed Golf de Saint-Endreol and when did it open?
Saint-Endreol was designed by Michel Gayon and opened in 1992 at La Motte in the Var department of Provence.
What is the par of Golf de Saint-Endreol?
Saint-Endreol is an 18 hole par 72, routed through wooded Provencal hills with water in play on several holes, including the well known short 13th across a lake.
How much is a green fee at Golf de Saint-Endreol?
Indicative 2026 green fees are around 85 euros for 18 holes, varying by season and day. Rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Is there a hotel at Golf de Saint-Endreol?
Yes. Saint-Endreol is a golf, spa and hotel resort, so you can stay on site and play the course over a couple of days as part of a Var golf break.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.