Cognac 18 holes 6142m Par 72

Located on the banks of the river Charente between Cognac and Jarnac, this course is a gently-sloping course dotted with water hazards as it twists and turns between vineyards and woodland.
30€ - 49€
www.golfducognac.asso.fr

Golf de Saintonge (Saintes) 18 holes 4971m Par 68

Gently rolling wooded course. Provides spectacular views of Saintes and includes the remains of a Roman aqueduct.
27€ - 37€
www.ville-saintes.fr/niv2/golf/golf_site.html

Angouleme 18 holes 5348m Par 70

Golf course with plenty of valleys and a spectacular view of the Cité des Vallois.
26€ - 39€
www.golf-angouleme.com

Niort 18 holes 5868m Par 71

A fairly flat course on which all the tees are raised. The greens are well defended by bunkers and ponds and the fairways are fairly narrow making it a technically-demanding course. The first few holes are shared with the horse-racing course.
34€ - 40€
www.golfniort.fr/golfniort

Royan 18 holes 5924m Par 73

In the heart of the Forêt de la Coubre, this superb undulating course, slightly inland from the coast, stretches out amongst the pines and natural dunes. After playing the 14th tee you have great views of the sea looking over the trees, and at the end of your game there is a newly extended clubhouse where you can relax in the bar.
35€ - 58€
www.golfderoyan.com