
de la Forêt d'Orient Course
Golf du Domaine de la Forêt d'Orient
About this course
Golf du Domaine de la Forêt d'Orient sits in the Champagne-Ardenne region of northeastern France, approximately 25 kilometers east of Troyes. The course occupies land adjacent to the Parc Naturel Régional de la Forêt d'Orient, a protected area known for its extensive woodlands and three interconnected lakes formed by reservoirs on the Seine and Aube rivers. The setting places the course within a landscape shaped by both natural forest and managed water resources, characteristic of this part of the Champagne region. Designed by Jean-Manuel Rossi, the layout reflects the architect's approach to integrating golf into environmentally sensitive terrain. The routing works through a mix of wooded sections and more open ground, with elevation changes modest but sufficient to create varied playing angles and strategic interest. Water features appear on several holes, drawing on the proximity to the regional lake system. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage experienced golfers. The club serves both local members and visitors exploring the Champagne region, offering a golf experience that complements the area's better-known attractions. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that provides dining with regional influences, typical of French golf clubs that balance sport with social tradition. The course remains relatively quiet compared to major championship venues, appealing to those seeking golf in a forested, lakeside setting away from urban centers.
Quick facts
- Location
- Rouilly-Sacey, Champagne-Ardenne, FR
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Jean-Manuel Rossi
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,699 metres
Getting there
The journey to Golf du Domaine de la Forêt d'Orient begins most naturally at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), roughly two hours southeast by road through the rolling countryside of Champagne-Ardenne. The drive traces the A26 and A5 motorways before peeling off into quieter departmental routes, where the landscape gradually opens into the vast, shimmering expanse of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Forêt d'Orient - a trio of interconnected lakes framed by dense forest and wetland. As you approach Rouilly-Sacey, the final kilometers wind through stands of oak and hornbeam, the road narrowing into the kind of hushed, tree-canopied approach that signals arrival at a club designed to exist in harmony with one of France's most serene natural reserves.

FAQ
Common questions about de la Forêt d'Orient
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
de la Forêt d'Orient was designed by Jean-Manuel Rossi.
Yes. de la Forêt d'Orient is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at de la Forêt d'Orient is 71.
de la Forêt d'Orient plays 5,699 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
de la Forêt d'Orient is a 18-hole course.
