
Rennes Saint-Jacques Course
Golf Blue Green Rennes Saint-Jacques
About this course
Rennes Saint-Jacques sits in St-Jacques de la Lande, just southwest of Rennes in Brittany. The course was designed by Robert Berthet, a French architect active in the latter decades of the twentieth century who contributed numerous layouts across France. Berthet's work typically emphasized strategic variety within the natural terrain available, and Rennes Saint-Jacques reflects this approach with routing that incorporates the rolling topography characteristic of inland Brittany. The landscape here is defined by mature woodland, gentle elevation changes, and open fairway corridors that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Water features come into play on several holes, adding tactical interest without dominating the design. The layout balances risk-reward opportunities with more straightforward holes, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting challenges for accomplished players. As part of the Blue Green network, the facility serves both members and visitors, offering a well-maintained course within convenient reach of Rennes. The club provides standard amenities including practice areas and dining facilities. Rennes Saint-Jacques functions as a regional venue for club competitions and local tournaments, contributing to the golf community in Brittany's capital region. The course remains a representative example of French parkland design from its era, offering a solid test of golf in a wooded, inland setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- St-Jacques de la Lande, Bretagne, FR
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Designer
- Robert Berthet
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,489 metres
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, which sits less than ten minutes from the clubhouse - a rare convenience that places Golf Blue Green Rennes Saint-Jacques among the most accessible championship layouts in Brittany. The airport's proximity means the transition from tarmac to fairway is nearly seamless, with little more than a brief passage through the tidy outskirts of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande before the course reveals itself amid gently rolling farmland just south of the Breton capital. For those driving from Paris or the Channel ports, the journey follows the A11 and N137 corridors into Rennes, where the course lies tucked discreetly on the city's southwestern fringe - close enough for easy access, yet sufficiently removed to preserve the quiet rhythm of a proper round.
FAQ
Common questions about Rennes Saint-Jacques
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rennes Saint-Jacques was designed by Robert Berthet.
Yes. Rennes Saint-Jacques is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rennes Saint-Jacques is 72.
Rennes Saint-Jacques plays 5,489 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Rennes Saint-Jacques is a 18-hole course.
