Golf des Yvelines, located in La Queue-les-Yvelines in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, was designed by Harold J. Baker, a British architect active in European course design during the mid-twentieth century. The course, known as Les Tilleuls, reflects Baker's approach to routing and design within the constraints of the French landscape and the era's construction methods. The setting draws on the natural topography and vegetation of the region, with the course name referencing the linden trees characteristic of the area. Baker's design emphasizes strategic play through thoughtful hole placement and bunkering rather than extreme length or artificial difficulty. The routing makes use of the site's natural contours and tree-lined corridors, creating a layout that integrates with the surrounding countryside. The course presents a mix of hole types and lengths, typical of mid-century European design philosophy, where playability across a range of skill levels was valued alongside competitive challenge. As a regional club course, Golf des Yvelines serves the local golfing community and visiting players exploring courses in western France. The club maintains the character of a traditional French provincial golf club, with the course remaining a solid example of British design principles applied to the French landscape. Les Tilleuls offers a representative picture of how established European courses were built and maintained during the post-war period, combining accessible play with the architectural discipline of a recognized designer.