A Gaillon-sur-Montcient, a town in the department of Yvelines, In the region Ile-de-France, the Château de la Chouette golf course deploys its greens and fairways in an exceptional setting. Designed by the famous American architect Robert trent jones jr, the journey of owl castle golf course blends in perfectly with the magnificent landscapes of French vexin. The quality of its fairways and greens made the reputation of the course. Nature and golf enthusiasts will be amazed when they discover this course. Indeed, its beautifully drawn fairways and his irregular relief are accessible to all levels of play. wooded part and many water places, each hole presents diversity and originality which fully complements the fun of the game.
This par 72 of 6116 meters is accessible to all. The first 9 holes below the terrace of the castle restaurant are splendid. The water and sand obstacles are very present there and impose a subtle game strategy on you. For the last 9 holes, opened in 2001, the forest and the unevenness complete a varied and technical course which is accessible to all. 18 holes over 6116 m of happiness.
For history lovers, some information on the origins of the castle. This castle was for the first time a stately home in 1583, when the de Vion family acquired the estate, a very simple edifice composed only of main buildings and an advanced wing, without moldings, without masks.
Of the old castle surrounded by ditches, only a part remains, clearly showing the period of the XNUMXth century. The conservation of these buildings and the beauty of the exhibition make it a most pleasant home. Warée, garden architect, was able to take advantage of the grounds of the castle park.
He planted trees and shrubs grouped together by contrast and harmony; dark hues in the foreground, then ashy and tender green foliage. The estate remained in the de Vion family until the beginning of the 20th century.
18-hole greenfee:
High season (April 1 - October 31)
Low season (November 1 - March 31)
1 rue de la Montcient, 78250 Gaillon-sur-Montcient, France
Discover a magnificent sunny terrace as well as the restaurant set up in the superb stables of the domain with a large bay window offering a breathtaking view of the first part of the course. Do not hesitate to reserve your table when purchasing your green fee. For those who want to eat on the course, the restaurant golf de la chouette offers free drinks and sandwiches.
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Monique Godeau
06/09/2022 au 01:19Pleasant golf course with a lot of elevation, the course can be difficult if you are not very sporty. For others, this atypical course will seduce you. Too bad there is no practice.