Le Golf National – The Aigle

Set alongside the world-famous Albatros Course at Le Golf National, L’Aigle offers a more relaxed and playable round while still sharing the same championship surroundings and excellent facilities.

Designed by Hubert Chesneau, the course was created to suit a wide range of golfers rather than only low handicappers. Fairways are generally more forgiving than Albatros and, while there is still plenty of strategy involved, the layout feels far less punishing from the tee. It is one of those courses where good shots are rewarded, but mistakes usually do not ruin your round completely.

The course flows through gently undulating terrain with mature trees, well-positioned bunkers and consistently strong conditioning throughout. It feels calmer and slightly less intense than Albatros, which is exactly why many golfers enjoy playing it as part of a longer Paris golf trip.

Many visitors choose to combine both courses during the same stay, playing the famous Albatros Course alongside L’Aigle for a really good balance of championship golf and more relaxed holiday golf.

Its location around 40 minutes from central Paris also makes it easy to combine golf with restaurants, sightseeing and evenings in the city, which is a huge part of the appeal of a Paris golf holiday.

Key Facts

Location: Guyancourt, near Paris, France
Established: 1991
Course: 18 Holes, Par 71
Designed By: Hubert Chesneau
Topography: Gently undulating inland layout
Playability: Forgiving and enjoyable for a wide range of golfers and mixed ability groups
Practice Facilities: Extensive practice facilities shared with Le Golf National
Buggy Hire: Available

Accommodation

There are several good hotel options depending on the type of Paris golf trip you want.

Novotel Saint Quentin en Yvelines is the most convenient choice for golfers, sitting right beside Le Golf National itself. You can easily walk or take a very short transfer to both L’Aigle and Albatros, which makes it ideal for shorter golf breaks focused mainly around the golf.

For something with a little more character, Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château is around 15–20 minutes from the course and works really well for golfers wanting to combine golf with time in Versailles. The hotel is close to the Palace of Versailles and gives the trip more of a city-break feel in the evenings.

Further north, Mercure Chantilly Resort & Conventions is around 50 minutes from Le Golf National and is a popular option for golfers combining Le Golf National with the Chantilly courses during the same trip.

A lot of golfers also choose to stay in central Paris itself. Depending on traffic, the journey to Le Golf National is usually around 40 minutes, but it gives you the chance to properly enjoy the restaurants, bars and atmosphere of the city after golf.

Nearby Golf

One of the biggest advantages of playing L’Aigle is that you are already at Le Golf National, meaning golfers can easily combine it with the famous Albatros Course during the same trip. Playing both works really well, giving you the full Ryder Cup experience alongside a second round that feels a little more relaxed and forgiving.

The Chantilly golf region is also within easy reach. Golf de Chantilly Le Vineuil and Golf de Chantilly Les Longères are both around 50–55 minutes away and are regularly included as part of longer Paris golf itineraries.

Nearby, Garden Golf de Chantilly gives golfers another good option in the same area, making Chantilly a great addition for golfers wanting to experience several different courses during one stay.

Best Time to Play

The main golf season in Paris runs from spring through to autumn, with April to October generally offering the best playing conditions.

Spring and early autumn are particularly popular thanks to mild temperatures and excellent course conditions both on and off the course.

Getting There

Le Golf National – L’Aigle is located around 40 minutes from central Paris and approximately 35 minutes from Paris Orly Airport, depending on traffic.

Its location makes it ideal for both short golf breaks and longer stays in the city.