Le Touquet La Mer
On the dunes of the Opal Coast, two hours from Paris, La Mer is the closest thing France has to a great British links. Harry Colt laid it out in 1931, war damage nearly finished it, and a careful restoration has brought Colt's design back to life.
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The verdict
La Mer opened in 1931, designed by Harry Colt with Charles Alison when Le Touquet was the most fashionable resort in Europe. Set among tall dunes hard by the English Channel, it is widely rated the finest links in France, a par 71 of roughly 6,960 yards with the firm turf, blind shots and ever present wind of the real thing.
Wartime fortification and bombardment wrecked the terrain and four of Colt's holes were abandoned for decades. Using 1930s aerial photography, architects Patrice Boissonnas and Frank Pont restored the course to close to Colt's original routing, completed in the mid 2010s. What you play today is a proper links, not a seaside parkland, and a short hop from the UK.
Le Touquet La Mer at a glance
- Opened
- 1931
- Designer
- Harry Colt
- Type
- Links
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,960 yds
- Green fee
- From €35
Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from course and architecture sources. La Mer plays to par 71 over roughly 6,960 yards, restored to close to Harry Colt's 1931 design. Green fees are indicative, from around 35 euros in low season to about 100 euros in high season. Fees change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The dunes do the work. Fairways tumble between grassy ridges, the bunkering is deep and strategic in the Colt manner, and the wind off the Channel decides the difficulty on any given day. On a calm morning it is a joy; in a gale it is a stern examination.
The restored holes through the biggest dunes are the highlight, giving the round the scale and seclusion that mark out the best links. Greens are subtle and run true, rewarding the player who keeps the ball low and thinks two shots ahead.
There are two further courses at the resort, La Foret and a nine hole layout, so a stay gives you variety, but La Mer is the reason to come. Pack for wind, take enough golf balls, and enjoy a links most visitors never expect to find in France.
Visiting and green fees
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course at Le Touquet Golf Resort, open to visitors by tee time booking |
| Green fee | From around 35 euros in low season to about 100 euros in high season (indicative) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or a golf package; the resort also has the La Foret and a nine hole course |
| On the day | Clubhouse, hotel, practice ground and three courses on site |
| Getting there | About two hours from Paris and an easy reach from the Channel ports and Eurotunnel |
| Best months | May to October for the firmest links conditions and the longest days |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The resort's own hotels put you on the doorstep, and the town of Le Touquet, with its belle epoque villas, restaurants and beach, is a destination in itself for a long weekend.
La Mer makes an easy add to a UK links trip given the short Channel crossing, or the anchor of a northern France break that can take in the other Opal Coast and Hardelot courses.
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Le Touquet La Mer Course questions
What is the par and length of La Mer at Le Touquet?
La Mer plays to par 71 over roughly 6,960 yards, a genuine links laid through tall dunes on the Opal Coast, restored to close to Harry Colt's original 1931 design.
Who designed La Mer at Le Touquet?
La Mer was designed by Harry Colt with Charles Alison and opened in 1931. After wartime damage it was restored by Patrice Boissonnas and Frank Pont using 1930s aerial photography.
Can visitors play La Mer at Le Touquet?
Yes. La Mer is part of Le Touquet Golf Resort and is open to visitors by tee time booking, alongside the resort's La Foret and nine hole courses.
How much does it cost to play La Mer at Le Touquet?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 35 euros in low season to about 100 euros in high season. Fees change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.