Le Bel Air at Les Bordes Golf Club

Le Bel Air is a Robert von Hagge design located at Les Bordes Golf Club in St-Laurent-Nouan, in France's Centre-Val de Loire region. The course was added to the property to complement the club's original championship layout, providing members and guests with a second distinct routing through the estate's forested landscape. Von Hagge, known for his bold architectural style and dramatic use of water and sand, brings his characteristic design approach to this setting in the Loire Valley.

The course occupies terrain typical of the region, with mature trees framing holes and natural elevation changes creating variety in shot values and playing angles. Von Hagge's design philosophy emphasizes strategic options and visual impact, and Le Bel Air reflects these principles through its use of the natural landscape and placement of hazards. The routing moves through wooded corridors and more open areas, offering contrast in playing conditions and requiring different shot-making skills throughout the round.

Les Bordes Golf Club operates as a private facility with accommodations on-site, attracting golfers who seek access to multiple courses in a secluded, natural setting. The club's location in the Loire Valley places it within reach of the region's historic châteaux and vineyards, though the estate itself maintains a quiet, forested character. Le Bel Air serves as a complement to the property's main course, providing variety for extended visits while maintaining the overall standard of conditioning and presentation expected at this level of private club golf in France.