7 Day Provence and Riviera Golf Itinerary
Hilltop villages, rose wine and a run of the best courses in the south of France, set between the glamour of the Cote d'Azur and the lavender hills of the Var. This week pairs the two championship courses at Terre Blanche with Royal Mougins above Cannes, the dramatic Saint Endreol, the Dye design at Barbaroux and the historic Old Course at Cannes Mandelieu. Short drives, long lunches and seven days of fine golf. Here is the plan, with indicative 2026 green fees and drive times.
Photograph: Terre Blanche Golf Resort, Provence, via Google
Who this trip suits
This is the south of France at its most civilised, for the golfer who wants serious courses without sacrificing the coast, the food and the wine. The Riviera and the Var hills behind it hold a dense cluster of fine layouts, most within an hour of one another, so a week plays the marquee names with only short, scenic drives and at most one change of base. It is a couples and small group trip as much as a buddies break, with the beaches of Cannes and Antibes, the perched villages of Provence, the markets and the rose all within reach of the fairways.
The two decisions that shape the trip are the season and the base. Spring and autumn are the prime golfing months, and a single resort or a base near Fayence and Cannes keeps the driving short while putting the best of both Provence and the coast within range.
The 7 day plan
Old Course, Cannes Mandelieu
Arrive into Nice and ease in with the most historic round of the week, the Old Course at Cannes Mandelieu, which dates to 1891 and is one of the oldest courses on the Riviera. A par 71 of a little over five and a half thousand metres, it threads among towering umbrella pines along the river Siagne, with a small ferry crossing between holes and the sea close by. It is short, charming and a gentle, atmospheric opener before the bigger tests. Confirm current visitor green fees directly.
Royal Mougins Golf Club
Climb into the hills above Cannes for Royal Mougins, a tight, dramatic Robert von Hagge design from 1993 that tumbles through a wooded valley with water, elevation and shaped greens at every turn. It is a proper shotmaker's course and the most fashionable address on the coast, with a fine clubhouse and spa to match. Indicative 2026 green fees sit toward the upper end for the region, so pair the round with lunch and an afternoon in the village of Mougins, long a haunt of artists and chefs.
Terre Blanche, Le Chateau Course
Move inland to Fayence for the jewel of southern French golf, Terre Blanche, and start on Le Chateau, the longer and more demanding of its two Dave Thomas courses. Opened at the turn of the millennium, it rolls across wooded Provencal hills with generous, immaculate fairways, bold bunkering and long views, a championship test that rewards length and nerve. Indicative 2026 high season green fees run toward 190 to 230 euros, often with a buggy included, and the round is best paired with a night at the resort.
Terre Blanche, Le Riou Course
Stay at Terre Blanche for its second course, Le Riou, a shade shorter than Le Chateau but every bit as good, a more technical, strategic layout that asks for precise positioning rather than raw power. Between the two you have a full picture of why this resort is rated the finest in the region, with a five star hotel, spa and several restaurants for the evening. Take a slower morning, enjoy the spa and play in the softer afternoon light. Confirm current green fees and resort packages directly.
Golf de Saint Endreol
Drop down to La Motte for the most spectacular round of the week, Saint Endreol, a Michel Gayon design from 1992 built around the Endre river and a series of dramatic ravine and water carries. The signature thirteenth, a downhill par 3 across a gorge, is one of the most photographed holes in the south of France. It is a thrilling, scenic test set among vineyards and rock, with a hotel and spa on site if you want a change of base for the back half of the week.
Golf de Barbaroux
Head west into the Provence countryside near Brignoles for Barbaroux, a rare European design by Pete and P.B. Dye that opened in 1989, all sculpted mounding, deep bunkering and bold green complexes in the American style, set among oak and vine. It is a fascinating contrast to the coastal courses and a fine penultimate round, with a hotel and bistro restaurant on site. Indicative green fees here are gentler than on the coast, so it is good value as well as good golf.
A last morning, then home
Keep the last day open. With six rounds behind you, finish the trip with a relaxed morning on the coast at Cannes or Antibes, a final wander through a perched village such as Saint Paul de Vence, or a leisurely Provencal lunch before the short drive back to Nice for the flight home. If the group still wants golf, a return nine at the nearby Old Course or an early loop at Saint Endreol slots in easily before departure. Confirm flight times and final tee times directly.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Old Course, Cannes Mandelieu | Confirm current rates directly | Historic; short and atmospheric |
| Royal Mougins | Toward the upper end for the region | About 30 minutes from Cannes |
| Terre Blanche, Le Chateau | Around 190 to 230 euros | Buggy often included; about 40 minutes inland |
| Terre Blanche, Le Riou | Around 190 to 230 euros | Same resort; stay and play value |
| Saint Endreol | Mid range for the region | About 30 minutes from Terre Blanche |
| Barbaroux, near Brignoles | Gentler inland fees | About an hour from the coast |
Green fees and drive times verified indicatively in June 2026 from course and operator listings; they vary by season and time of day and change without notice, so always confirm current rates directly before booking. Find a Provence and Riviera golf hotel.
When to go and where to stay
Play the south of France in spring, roughly April to June, or autumn, September into November, when the days are warm and settled, the courses are at their best and the summer heat and crowds of the coast have eased. High summer is hot and busy, so play early or lean inland to the cooler Var hills. The simplest plan is one or two bases: a few nights near Cannes or Mougins for the coastal courses and the Riviera, then a move inland to Terre Blanche near Fayence for the two championship rounds and the Provence countryside. A hire car is essential, the driving is short and scenic, and it leaves the evenings free for the villages, the food and the wine.
Plan your Provence and Riviera trip
We book the six rounds at the right times of day, match the bases to the golf, the coast and the Provence hills, and sequence the week to keep the driving short. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Provence and Riviera golf questions
What are the best golf courses on the French Riviera and in Provence?
The standout is Terre Blanche near Fayence, whose two Dave Thomas courses, Le Chateau and Le Riou, are widely rated the finest in the south of France. Around them lie Royal Mougins, a tight Robert von Hagge design above Cannes, the dramatic Saint Endreol with its ravine carries, the Pete and P.B. Dye layout at Barbaroux near Brignoles, and the historic Old Course at Cannes Mandelieu, which dates to 1891 and plays among umbrella pines along the Siagne. Always confirm current tee times and fees directly before booking.
How much does golf cost on the French Riviera in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees for the marquee courses run from around 90 euros in the shoulder season up to roughly 190 to 230 euros at Terre Blanche in the high season, often with a buggy included. Royal Mougins and Saint Endreol sit a little below that, while the historic Old Course at Cannes Mandelieu and the inland courses such as Barbaroux are gentler again. Rates are highest in spring and autumn, the prime golfing seasons. Always confirm current fees directly before booking.
When is the best time for a golf trip to Provence and the Riviera?
Spring, roughly April to June, and autumn, September into November, are the prime seasons, with warm settled days, the courses in fine condition and the summer crowds and heat avoided. High summer is hot and busy along the coast, and many golfers play early or move inland to Provence for the cooler air. Winter is mild and quiet but shorter on light. For the best balance of weather, value and quiet fairways, aim for May, June, September or October. Always confirm current seasonal rates directly before booking.
Is seven days enough for a Provence and Riviera golf trip?
Yes, and it is close to ideal. Seven days lets you play both Terre Blanche courses, Royal Mougins, Saint Endreol, Barbaroux and the historic Old Course at Cannes Mandelieu without long drives, since the courses cluster between Cannes and the Var hills inland. It also leaves room for the things that make the region special, the coast at Cannes and Antibes, the hilltop villages, the rose wine of Provence and the food, so non golfing partners have a full holiday alongside the golf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.