Port Bourgenay.
Talmont St. Hilaire. Tel 02 51 23 35 45.

18 holes. Par 72, 6392 yards, 18 hole pitch and put. Par54

The P. Thevenin designed course overlooks the marina of port Bougenay, and is bordered by a pine forest on the very edge of the sea. The 85 hectare course has alternative pine forest and hedgerows giving two differing experiences.
"On the edge of the sea and bordering an enclosed forest, this golf course overlooks the marina of Port Bourgenay. Alternately hedgerows and pine forest, this course provides a two-in-one experience"
Practice Grounds. Both (in the) open air and under cover, together with a putting green and a fairway.

La Domangere.
Nesmy, La Roche sur Yon

18 holes. Par 72 7085 yds Architect M.Gayon

This course has the highest slope in France with plenty of lakes and ponds. There are a wealth of shots to be played. It is a great course and those in search of new challenges will want to experience it.
Practice facilities. 4 compact holes, fairway and practice ground with 8 places under cover.

Les Fontenelles
D6 Route de Coex, St gilles Croix de Vie, L'Aiguillon Sur Vie   Tel: 02 5154 13 94

6775 yards, 18 holes par 72

This course was designed by Yves Bureau and is best known for its driving range, this golf course with its hedgerows provides an excellent succession of water features, maritime pine and oaks over more than 2 miles. The water hazard in front of the green at the 10th need to be carefully thought through prior to playing.
Practionce facilities - Practice ground with 25 places 10 of which are undercover, 2 putting greens, and fairway.
Les Fontenelles

St Jean de Monts.
Avenue des pays de la Loire.   Tel.02 51 58 58 73

6522 yards (5937m) par 72

This 18 hole Yves Bureau designed course is styled on a traditional Scottish links course and most reviews rate this as the best course in western France. The front 9 holes wind through a natural pine forest while the back 9 are close to the beach with great views of the ocean and the Ile d'Yeu, and there are a lot of water hazards. The undulating fairways are an excellent test for technical golfers.
There is a Practice green. Green fees for winter 2009 are from €22.

Golf Olonne
Tel. 02 51 33 16 16 3 km from les Sables d'Olonne.

18 holes. Par 72. 6063meters. Architect, Bruno Parcocl

Practice facilities. 6 covered, 20 non covered, putting green and approach.
Green Fees €18 low season. €39 mid season, €49 high season.

COURSES IN NEARBY DEPARTMENTS
La Pree - Marsilly, La Rochelle. Tel 05 46 01 24 42.
Par 72, 5931 metres. Architect O. Brizon 1988
Fees. Solo €44 to € 56 depending on the season.
Traditional links course, with shrubs, ponds and a stream. Fits t9 holes with wide fairways and well guarded sloping greens. There are many bunkers and it has little protection from the often strong sea breezes. The inward 9 holes have narrow fairways ponds and streams. This course will suit all standards of player.

Golf Niort. - Chemin de Grand Ormeau, Niort Romagne. Tel. 05 49 09 01 41

Par 71. 5868m Architect. Robert Berthet 1984.

This is a flat course which shares a few holes with the race course. It has well defended greens with bunkers and ponds, narrow fairways make it a technically demanding course.
Practice facilities Chip and put greens, bunkers and a 20 place driving range 12 of which are under cover.
Closed Tuesday mornings.

Mini Golf. Why not treat the little ones to a game of mini golf - a very popular choice...
The following are Mini Golf courses in the Vendée.

Bretignolles-sur-Mer. 2,rue du pied de chaume. Tel 02 51 22 44 85
La Faute-sur-Mer. Ave de la Plage.
Lucon: Domaine de Guifettes
Les Sables d'Olonne JOA Casino Pins, 14 Ave Rhin & Danube.
La Tranche: 9 Ave des Nolleaux. La Griere Plage.
St. Jean-de-Monts. Le Marais, 64,rue Notre-Dame-de-Monts.

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Golf in the Vendee

The Vendée is home to five golf courses (and several other in nearby departments) whose individual characteristics are much-loved by those who play them: five 18-hole courses, four of them on the coast and one in the hinterland. All of them enjoy an exceptionally fine natural setting, with small clumps of trees, woodland, splendid water features and greenery. Each of the courses has its own special characteristics which give them their own charm and subtle playing features. At Saint Jean de Monts, a number of holes on the edge of the beach remind players of the links in Scotland. At Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, the Fontenelles course and its surrounding countryside is one of gentle undulations, maritime pines and green oaks. The Domangère course at La Roche sur Yon is in the Californian style. The course at Port Bourgenay is on an estate covering 85 hectares and is fringed by pine woodland and small lakes. And finally, at Olonne sur Mer, you will encounter the true nature of the Vendée’s bocage countryside, with its gently undulating landscapes and lovely lakes.

Don't worry if you left your clubs at home, you can hire everything at the courses.