First Class Tour Golf & Michelin Starred restaurants Tour
6 nights / 5 golf rounds / Gourmet Food
Discover this exclusive Tour between Geneva and Lyon. It is THE Tour of all delights: from golf courses, selected among the best and most challenging of the area, to breathtaking panoramas and lodging in luxury properties. Above all, you will enjoy our Michelin star restaurant suggestions every night. This tour will definitely leave you unforgettable memories and have you discover unsuspected flavors!
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Lyon or Geneva – Welcome by France Golf Tours
Transfer to your hotel in Vonnas (1,5h)
Suggested dinner at Georges Blanc gourmet restaurant3* Michelin in 2008
Lodging at Georges Blanc Hotel Georges Blanc, a 4 star deluxe Relais Château property, is one of France's most revered and recognized master chefs, who has maintained the coveted three stars from Michelin for the past 25 years. Established since 1872 on the banks of the river Veyle, the Blanc family has turned this site into a gourmet village devoted to the art of fine living. The architectural harmony, the colours, the flowers, the play of light as well as the magnificent Mosaic Spa and its natural surroundings all combine to create a magical setting. The cuisine marries tradition with imagination throughout the seasons.
Suggested Spa session at Georges Blanc Mosaic Spa Spa Mosaic, a place of well being, harmony and elegance imbued with a sophisticated charm offering a whole mosaic of different experiences and amenities to get energy back… Spa Mosaic gives you the opportunity to rediscover yourself, to take time out, to relax and to spend a few hours simply enjoying the total feeling of well-being induced by George Blanc’s Decleor & Carita treatments.
Day 2
Golf at Villette d’Anthon Sangliers golf course Considered as the most beautiful golf course in the Lyon area, Les Sangliers is a very long golf course set amid the forest with many water hazards where wild swan, grey heron or egrets watch golfers day after day. Because of its length, short game will play a key role to reach the excellent greens. Located just a few miles from the Gourmet Capital, Lyon, this golf course is a wildlife park, as well as a championship course since it was the 2001 French Open venue (part of the European PGA Tour)
Suggested sightseeing in Lyon, gourmet Capital of France. Capital of Gaul under the Roman Empire, major center of culture and trading during the Renaissance, strong industrial breeding ground in the nineteenth century, Lyon has become a large European metropolis, benefiting from the influences that have swept across its beautiful landscape. Now included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Lyon is categorized along with prestigious cities such as Venice, Prague, or Saint Petersburg. From the Roman city of Lugdunum to the city of today, two millenniums have left their mark in terms of an outstanding architectural heritage, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers : Fourvière, with its basilica and Gallo-Roman ruins, the Renaissance district of Old Lyon, which is centered around Saint Jean Cathedral, the presqu'île (peninsula between the two rivers), which was shaped by the great classical and imperial era, along with the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, where the silk industry thrived.
Suggested dinner at : Paul Bocuse’s restaurant “L’auberge du pont de Collonges”3* Michelin in 2008 Located 4 kilometers north of Lyon on the banks of the Saône near the Pont de Collonges, this family house has benefited from a worldwide reputation of mandatory gourmets’ stopover.
Lodging at Georges Blanc Hotel
Day 3
Golf at Bresse Golf Course Located in the famous Dombes natural area, Bresse golf course is a haven of peace amid old preserved trees and ponds. From the back tees, it is a true challenge with many water hazards and elevated greens. However, thanks to different set of tees, it remains playable by all golfers and whatever happens, the promenade remains delightful.
Transfer to your hotel near Annecy (1,5h). On the way suggested visit of:
Veyrier Du Lac The village is positioned on the east shore of Lake Annecy 5 km from the town. The high point of Mont du Veyrier (1293m) rises behind the village and since most of the village is built on its steep slopes to the lake many chalets have good panoramic views over the lake towards the town in the west.
Talloires The village is positioned on the east shore of Lake Annecy 11 km from the town. Talloires nestles in a beautiful bay below the Roc du Cher nature reserve. This historic village with narrow streets leading to the lake is blessed with a surprising number of high quality hotels and numerous restaurants.
Suggested dinner at Auberge du Père Bise gourmet restaurant - 1* Michelin in 2008
Lodging at Auberge du Père Bise A vast Relais & Châteaux property located in an enchanting landscape and set up in 1901 by Marie and François Bise in the magnificent bay of Talloires. Auberge du Père Bise, surrounded by a hundred years old park, and overlooking Annecy lake, builds its charm on the original features of its architecture formed over the years by different independant buildings bound together. Each room, suite, apartment or duplex has its own atmosphere and character. Auberge du Père Bise also features a gourmet restaurant renowned for its 2 Michelin stars that will enchant your senses.
Day 4
Golf at Annecy golf course Located along the renowned lake of Annecy in a classified landscape, Annecy golf course also offers some superb views on the mountains. Annecy golf course is not very long but it remains technical and the club selection will be a key point to get a good score.
Suggested visit of Annecy Annecy must be the most beautiful of French towns, still preserved in medieval architectural glory. With its quaint canals and tiny bridges, it is justly referred to as the Venice of the Alps. Nestling on the shore of the beautiful Lac d'Annecy, this historic town and capital city of the Haute-Savoie, has lots for day-visitors and tourists. Take a guided tour of the Old Town with its castle and museum. Visit the Alpine Lake Museum. Enjoy the Old Town with its canals and cafes, its shops and architecture: then take a boat tour of the lake and finally finish the day with a lakeside stroll.
Suggested dinner at Le Clos des Sens2* Michelin restaurant in 2008 in Annecy
Lodging at Auberge du Père Bise
Day 5
Transfer to your hotel in Evian les Bains (1h). On the way;
Golf at Chamonix golf course Designed by the worldwide renowned Robert Trent Jones, Chamonix golf course is set in an exceptional landscape, surrounded by the highest summits in Europe, The Mont Blanc. The narrow fairways bordered with rivers and creeks make Chamonix a technical course but still affordable as far as one remains prudent. Thanks to an excellent maintenance, Chamonix is considered as one of the best mountains golf course in Europe.
Suggested sightseeing in Chamonix Chamonix is world famous. At the foot of Mt Blanc (4808m. 15,770ft), the highest mountain in western Europe, Chamonix's alpine town atmosphere and spectacular scenery attract people from all over the globe. It boasts of having one of the highest cable cars in the world. Hotel Prieuré, the Saint Michel church, the Cour bridge ... From its humble beginnings to today's growing reknown, discover the fabulous history of Chamonix
Suggested dinner at Evian Royal Hotel’s gourmet restaurant
Suggested evening at the Evian Casino
Lodging at Evian Royal Resort Created during the Belle Epoque for the pleasure of King Edward VII, the Hôtel Royal is a masterpiece of comfort, taste and light. Its spacious and flower-filled lounges offer a generous view of the lake and combine the charm of impressionism with the festivities of days gone by. A subtle combination of elegance and comfort, the 154 rooms and suites are a splendid interpretation of the French "art de vivre". Discover a unique atmosphere, removed from all stress and frenzy, which has the gift of giving back strength to those for whom time has become a luxury. The two Health Institutes at the Royal Parc Evian offer you the chance to take some time out for you, rediscover your inner self and re-charge your batteries
Day 6
Golf at Evian golf course (subject to availability) Overlooking the Geneva lake, Evian is a great parkland championship golf course that delights all the visitors. Renowned as the venue of the Evian Masters, the most important Ladies tournament in Europe, Evian is a hilly course featuring high quality fairways and greens. Ranked as the best course around Geneva lake, it is a technical course as well as full of charm and poetry.
Suggested Spa session at Evian Royal Resort Spa The hotel Royal spa invites you to preserve and boost your energy capital in accordance with precise objectives : liberate you from stress, lose weight, restore radiance and tone to your skin. The experienced team (masseurs, physiotherapists, osteopath, beauty therapists) dispense treatments based on understanding one’s body, a balanced diet and the harmonization of energies.
Yvoire Discover this medieval village, ideally located on the expanse separating the “little lake” from the “great lake”. Formerly fishing village, Yvoire is ranked as one of the International Laureates of Floral Decorations and member of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. You can discover the village’s history thanks to its 14th Century fortifications, castle, doors, ramparts…
Suggested dinner at Geneva's Parc des Eaux Vives 2* Michelin Restaurant
Lodging at Evian Royal Resort
Day 7
Drive or transfer to Geneva airport (1,5h) - Departure.
Your vehicle with English speaking driver : VIP coach 12 to 15 seats with tables, air conditioned, leather seats, refrigerator, cd player.
Haute Cuisine, Golf & Wine Tour in France 2009 6 Nights / 5 Golf Rounds
Prices indicated are per person, based on double occupancy.
Price per golfer
Price per non golfer
Chauffeur Drive ( minimum of 8 persons)
3150€
2950€
Including : * Lodging in a twin bedded or double room in four star properties * Daily buffet breakfast * 5 rounds of golf with pre-booking of tee times * Minibus and driver for all ground transportation * Travel book including all travel documents and sightseeing suggestions * Meet and greet service * France Golf Tours assistance and services * All local taxes
Not included : * Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses * Electric golf carts rental or caddies
Attention : the hotels, golf courses, and visits indicated in the program are subject to availability according to the clients’ travelling time.
