Golf d'Opio Valbonne

Golf d'Opio Valbonne sits in the hills above the French Riviera between Grasse and Valbonne, roughly fifteen kilometers inland from Cannes. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the Alpes-Maritimes backcountry, with elevation changes, natural vegetation including pine and oak, and views across the Provençal landscape. Robert Berthet and Donald Harradine designed the layout, which opened in the 1960s during a period when golf development expanded along the Côte d'Azur to serve both local members and the region's international visitors. The routing works with the property's natural contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Holes move through varied terrain, with some playing across hillsides and others occupying more level ground in the valleys. The design reflects the era's approach to parkland golf in southern France, where architects balanced playability for resort guests with enough challenge to engage regular members. Water features appear on several holes, and the bunkering follows mid-century European conventions. The club serves a membership drawn from the surrounding communities of Opio, Valbonne, and the broader Grasse area, along with seasonal visitors to the Côte d'Azur. The setting offers a quieter alternative to the coastal atmosphere, with the inland location providing a different climate and character. The course remains part of the region's established golf infrastructure, representing the style of design that took root in Provence during the post-war expansion of the game in France.