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Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu

Oldest golf course on the French Riviera, dating back to 1891

The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.

There are two courses here, the course Le Grand Duc which is the original nine hole course, and the Old Course which is a par 71, 18 hole course.

There is no driving range but the club has a putting green and a compact course for practise. There is a pro shop and clubhouse onsite, and you can book lessons with a teaching pro.

A surprising feature of the course is the ferry that takes you across the Siagne river from the 2nd to 3rd and 12th to 13th holes!

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  1. The neighbourhood
  2. The Restaurant
  3. Directions

The neighbourhood

The golf course is located in the exclusive region of Cannes-Mandelieu, just a stone's throw from the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. All the famous Riviera destinations such as Saint Tropez, Antibes and Nice are within easy reach. Note that there is a private airport and a TGV train line near to the golf course, which is handy for access but means that some of the fairways can be noisy.

The Restaurant

Recently renovated, the Old Course restaurant offers you a warm welcome in a calm and friendly atmosphere. You can sample the refined specialities of their chef and be tempted by the delicious home-made dessert buffet!

The "Old Course" restaurant is open every day from 11.00 to 16.00 for lunch.

Directions

The golf course is just 8km west of the centre of Cannes, an easy 20 minute drive along the D6098 coastal road, turning north just before the train station at Mandelieu-la-Napoule.

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