Golf d'Angers

Golf d'Angers sits in the Loire Valley countryside near Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets, approximately fifteen kilometers southeast of Angers. Designed by Jean Bourret and opened in the 1980s, the course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of this agricultural region along the Loire River. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree lines that define many holes, creating a parkland setting within the broader valley landscape. Bourret's design reflects the French approach to golf architecture from this period, emphasizing strategic shot-making over length and incorporating the existing topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The routing moves through a mix of open and wooded sections, with several holes playing along or across modest valleys. Water features appear on select holes, adding variety to the challenge. The course serves both local members and visitors exploring golf options in the Loire Valley, a region better known for its châteaux and vineyards than its golf tradition. The club functions as a regional facility for the Angers area, providing year-round play in a temperate climate that allows the course to remain accessible through most seasons. While not a tournament venue of national prominence, Golf d'Angers represents the development of golf infrastructure across provincial France during the late twentieth century, offering a traditional parkland experience in a historically and culturally rich part of the country.