Golf de Saint-Malo
Inland from the corsair city of Saint-Malo, the Saint-Malo Golf Resort at Le Tronchet spreads a Hubert Chesneau design across the wooded, lakeside Domaine de Saint-Yvieux. Opened in 1986, the main 18 holes play to a par 72 of about 6,101 meters, with a 9 hole course alongside, a relaxed parkland base near the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel in Brittany.
Photo: Saint-Malo Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Golf de Saint-Malo, properly the Saint-Malo Golf Resort at Le Tronchet, is the most complete golf base in this corner of Brittany. The main 18 hole course opened in 1986 to a design by Hubert Chesneau, the French architect who would go on to co-design Le Golf National outside Paris, the course that hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup. Laid out across the wooded Domaine de Saint-Yvieux, it is a par 72 of about 6,101 meters, with a 9 hole course, the Old Course, alongside it for 27 holes in total and an on-site hotel that makes a stay-and-play simple.
The appeal is calm, leafy parkland golf and a strong position for touring. Lakes and mature trees give the course strategy and shade, the conditioning is dependable, and the resort sits within easy reach of the walled city of Saint-Malo, the resort of Dinard and the unforgettable silhouette of Mont-Saint-Michel across the bay. For a traveling golfer, it works as a comfortable hub for a Brittany trip that mixes golf with some of the most striking coastline and history in northern France.
Golf de Saint-Malo at a glance
- Opened
- 1986
- Designer
- Hubert Chesneau
- Type
- Lakeside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,101 m
- Green fee
- Moderate, confirm with club
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the operator. Golf de Saint-Malo, the Saint-Malo Golf Resort at Le Tronchet, opened in 1986 to a Hubert Chesneau design, the main 18 hole course a par 72 of about 6,101 meters with a 9 hole Old Course alongside. It welcomes visitors and is bookable year round, with on-site lodging. Indicative green fees are moderate and vary by season and day. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The main course at Le Tronchet is honest, varied parkland golf. Chesneau routed it through woodland and around the estate's lakes, so water comes into play on several holes and the mature oaks and beeches frame the driving lines and demand a thoughtful, accurate game. At about 6,101 meters it is a fair par 72 that asks for position and a steady tempo rather than brute length, and the greens are well placed and dependable. It is a course a mixed group can enjoy together, with enough strategy to reward the better player.
The 9 hole Old Course, a par 35 of about 2,646 meters, adds flexibility for a shorter game, an evening loop or players easing back into golf. The wooded, sheltered setting takes some of the sting out of the Breton weather, and the on-site hotel and practice facilities make the resort an easy place to settle in for a few days. The combination of two courses, lodging and a quiet rural location is what gives Saint-Malo its appeal as a touring base.
Golf de Saint-Malo suits the golfer who wants a comfortable resort base for a Brittany trip rich in coast and history. It pairs naturally with the seaside golf at Golf de Dinard a short drive away for a classic northern Brittany pairing.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; tee times bookable year round, online and through tour operators; 18 hole course plus a 9 hole Old Course and an on-site hotel |
| Green fee | Moderate by French resort standards and seasonal; shoulder season and weekdays are the best value; confirm the current rate at booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead in summer and over holidays; stay-and-play packages available through the resort |
| On the day | Wooded, lakeside parkland that is comfortably walkable; buggies available; water in play on several holes |
| Getting there | At Le Tronchet, about 30 minutes inland from Saint-Malo and Dinard and close to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel |
| Best months | Late spring through early autumn for the kindest weather; the sheltered, wooded layout plays well much of the year |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our best golf courses in Brittany for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The resort's own hotel at Le Tronchet is the most convenient base, putting the first tee and the practice ground on your doorstep. For more to do off the course, the walled city of Saint-Malo and the elegant resort of Dinard both offer a wide range of hotels along the coast, a short drive away, and put the beaches, ramparts and ferries within easy reach.
Golf de Saint-Malo is best built into a northern Brittany golf trip. Pair it with the cliff-top seaside golf at Golf de Dinard and the wider coast for a memorable few days. See our golf in Brittany hub and our best Brittany courses ranking, or browse France golf holidays.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Saint-Malo and Le Tronchet.
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Golf de Saint-Malo questions
When did Golf de Saint-Malo open and who designed it?
Golf de Saint-Malo, the resort course at Le Tronchet, opened in 1986 to a design by the French architect Hubert Chesneau, who later co-designed Le Golf National near Paris.
What is the par and length of Golf de Saint-Malo?
The main 18 hole course is a par 72 measuring about 6,101 meters. There is also a 9 hole course, the Old Course, of par 35 and about 2,646 meters, making 27 holes in total at the resort.
What is Golf de Saint-Malo known for?
Its lakeside parkland setting. The course is laid out on the wooded Domaine de Saint-Yvieux at Le Tronchet, with lakes and old trees, a short drive from the walled city of Saint-Malo and the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Can visitors play Golf de Saint-Malo?
Yes. The resort welcomes visitors and is bookable year round, with on-site lodging available. Indicative green fees are moderate; always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; green fee guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.