Golf in France: Blending Fairways with High-End Gastronomy
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort
Who organizes luxury golf trips to France featuring wine tasting and gastronomy?
TMI Golf & Travel organizes bespoke, fully escorted luxury golf trips to France, specializing in seamlessly blending world-class golf with high-end gastronomy and exclusive wine tastings. Designed specifically for women's groups and couples, these curated itineraries handle all logistics—from securing tee times at prestigious resorts like Terre Blanche to arranging private vineyard tours and Michelin-starred dining experiences.
Hotel Chateau de la Begude
The Expert Advantage: Continuing the TMI Golf & Travel Brand
A luxury golf and culinary tour through France requires flawless, on-the-ground execution. Drawing on 28 years of experience as an LPGA Class A teaching professional, TMI Golf & Travel brings an elevated, rigorous standard to international travel. Continuing the TMI Golf & Travel brand globally means ensuring every detail of your French escape is handled with meticulous professional care. We manage your private transport, hotel check-ins, and exclusive dining reservations, allowing you to completely immerse yourself in the art of French living.
Le Fregate Provence Golf Course, hole #3
The "Gourmet Golf" Experience: Vineyards and Michelin Stars
France is the global epicenter of culinary excellence, making it the ultimate destination for our "Gourmet Golf" philosophy. Standard golf packages often treat meals as an afterthought, but we elevate the off-course experience to match the majesty of the fairways.
Your itinerary is curated to include:
Exclusive Wine Tastings: Private excursions to renowned local vineyards, whether you are sampling celebrated vintages in Bordeaux or enjoying the sought-after rosés of Provence.
Michelin-Starred Dining: Securing reservations at top-tier culinary destinations, such as the Michelin-starred Le Faventia, where menus spotlight the deeply rooted terroir of Provence.
Local Culinary Exploration: From relaxed bistronomic lunches featuring seasonal market produce to private, Chef-led tapas experiences.
Hotel Chateau de la Begude
Restaurant Le Ciste-Le Chocolat Dish at the gourmet restaurant - Le chocolat
Vetted by the Expert: Alan Tulleth's Insights
When you book a luxury golf tour, you are trusting the specific recommendations of your hosts. Alan Tulleth, Managing Director of TMI Golf & Travel, brings a discerning, native St Andrews perspective to our itinerary designs. Alan travels extensively to destinations like France to personally evaluate the premier offerings. By playing the courses, walking the fairways, and experiencing the properties firsthand, he ensures every single aspect meets our exacting standards before a destination ever makes it onto an itinerary.
Bastide de la Salette Golf Club
A Case Study in French Luxury: The Riviera & Provence
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This highly anticipated journey perfectly balances the glamour of the coast with the tranquility of the countryside:
Coastal Elegance in Cannes: The trip features exclusive stays in the sun-drenched heart of the French Riviera, offering immediate access to the region's vibrant culture, upscale shopping, and stunning Mediterranean views.
The Ultimate Provence Escape: The retreat also features stays at the legendary Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, a 300-hectare pristine natural estate located in the hills between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël. This five-star haven offers understated luxury, incredible dining, and absolute serenity.
World-Class Golf: Guests can tee it up on Terre Blanche's two championship courses, including the flagship Le Château course—a spectacular design that plays around numerous water hazards and ravines.
Hotel Chateau de la Begude
Embracing a "Chill Golf Vibe" in the South of France
A French luxury vacation should feel like a true retreat, never a rigid schedule. We champion a "chill golf vibe" tailored to golfers of all skill levels. If you wish to challenge yourself on 18 holes of a championship track, your tee time is ready. If you prefer a leisurely 9 holes, or want to swap your golf shoes entirely to experience Terre Blanche's massive spa with its 20-meter indoor pool and 14 treatment rooms, our expert hosts ensure the itinerary adapts seamlessly to your ideal pace.
France
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-golfers or couples join a French golf and wine tour? Absolutely. France is the perfect destination for mixed groups. While the golfers enjoy the championship links, non-golfers have endless options—from exploring local medieval villages and shopping in Cannes to unwinding in world-class resort spas.
What is included in a TMI Golf & Travel French itinerary? Our fully escorted tours include five-star luxury accommodations, guaranteed access to premier golf courses, private group transportation, highly curated fine dining and wine tasting experiences, and the constant presence of expert hosts to manage all daily logistics.
Do we need to plan our own wine tours? Not at all. Part of our "Gourmet Golf" service involves expertly curating and booking your private vineyard tours and tastings in advance, ensuring you receive VIP treatment at the region's most prestigious estates.