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Golf

Following the recent successes in French and European golf, the sport is becoming increasingly popular in France. These golf courses are less than an hour's drive away from Les Cygnes and are open all year round:

The Golf Club de Niort in Niort - 6 and 18-hole courses. www.golfniort.free.fr.

Formule Golf le Petit Chêne in Mazière-en-Gâtine - 6 and 18-hole courses. www.formulegolf.fr.

Golf Club Château des Forges in Les Forges - three different 9-hole courses. www.golfdesforges.com.

Le Golf de l'Hirondelle in Angoulême - 18-hole course with views overlooking the cathedral. www.golf-angouleme.com.

Or see Golf Today's page for details of all clubs in the region.