Les Pins at Golf d'Hardelot occupies a distinctive position along France's northern coast, set among pine forests near the English Channel in the Pas-de-Calais region. Tom Simpson designed the course in 1931, working with the natural dunescape and maritime woodland to create a layout that blends heathland and links characteristics. The routing moves through corridors of Scots pine and maritime pine, with sandy soil providing firm playing conditions and natural drainage typical of coastal sites. Simpson's design philosophy emphasized strategic variety and natural contours, and Les Pins reflects his preference for subtle ground movement and thoughtful bunkering rather than overt difficulty. The course requires accurate placement over pure length, with doglegs and elevation changes that reward local knowledge. Several holes play along higher ground with views toward the sea, while others descend into sheltered valleys within the forest. The combination of coastal wind exposure and tree-lined fairways creates distinct playing conditions depending on weather. Golf d'Hardelot also features a second course, Les Dunes, designed by Paul Rolin and later modified by Colt, Alison & Morrison. The club has hosted French national championships and regional amateur events over the decades. Les Pins remains the more celebrated of the two layouts and represents one of Simpson's significant works in continental Europe, alongside his better-known designs at Morfontaine and Chantilly. The setting near the resort town of Hardelot attracts both French members and visiting golfers from across the Channel.