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Stressed and tired? Take a golf holiday in France!

Golf was introduced to France at the end of the 19th century by the Le Phare golf course near Biarritz. Initially it was to cater to visitors and residents from England, and this trend still continues to some extent - many golf clubs in France have English teams, English groups, and English mornings for golf.

There are many superb golf-course in France that remain quiet for much or all of the year, with fabulous fairways and plenty of sunshine. This is perhaps especially true of the south-west of France, in Aquitaine, and in Normandy - two regions that have more than their fair share of golf courses.

You will perhaps already have heard of the renowned golfing areas around Biarritz, Deauville and Le Touquet, but to focus on these alone would be to ignore a world of golfing opportunities elsewhere.

Almost wherever you holiday in France you will be able to track down a local golf course that allows visitors to play for a day or a few days, often also hiring golf-clubs - and the significant number of golf course in south-west france around Biarritz, combined with the (usually) reliable good weather, make this an excellent choice.

The boom in cheap flights to many destinations in France has further opened new possibilities for those seeking either a golfing holiday, or simply a long-weekend of golf.

Whether you are planning a short 'golf' trip, or trying to play a couple of rounds of golf during your holiday, France is a great place to do it.