Château des Vigiers is a charming golf and spa resort in the Dordogne, ideal for UK golfers looking for a relaxed French golf holiday with countryside, wine, good food and plenty of character. Set near Bergerac, close to Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux, the resort is surrounded by vineyards, lakes, plum trees and oak woodland, giving it a very different feel from the busier coastal golf destinations.

The main attraction is the 27-hole golf course, designed by Donald Steel. The layout is split into three 9-hole loops, offering different 18-hole combinations and plenty of variety across a longer stay. The course is scenic and natural rather than overly manufactured, with water, woodland, vineyards and thoughtful bunkering shaping the round.

For golfers, Château des Vigiers works especially well because it feels like a complete stay-and-play resort. Practice facilities include covered and open driving range bays, pitching greens, training bunkers, chipping and putting areas, plus a 6-hole academy course for warm-ups or less experienced players.

Away from the fairways, guests can choose between the historic Château and the more modern Le Relais hotel, with spa facilities, relaxed dining and the Michelin-starred Les Fresques restaurant adding a real sense of occasion.

For a France golf break with easy-going golf, Dordogne scenery, wine country and proper French charm, Château des Vigiers is a lovely option for couples, groups and longer touring holidays.