Avenue du Golf, Le Touquet, 43 miles SW of Calais.

Just 45 minutes from Calais is Le Touquet, whose two championship courses and nine-hole academy layout have made it one of the best and most convenient golf break destinations in continental Europe.

La Mer is Golf du Touquet's crowning glory, and has frequently hosted prestigious professional tournaments, including the French Open on numerous occasions. Opened in 1931, the course is distinctly reminiscent of a Scottish links, thanks to designer Harry Colt, who is best known for his projects at Sunningdale, Wentworth and St. George's Hill. Measuring 6,862 yards, La Mer overlooks the wild dunes and the Channel coastline, and is without doubt one of France's most prestigious destinations.

La Foret is the oldest course at Golf du Touquet, having been inaugurated in 1904. In stark contrast to its rugged sister course, La Foret is carved through stunning pine woodland with some beautiful holes. At 6,365 yards, La Foret is not particularly long, but Horace Hutchinson's creation demands accuracy from the tee, especially in the summer when the fairways are hard and bouncy.

Golf du Touquet's third course is Le Manoir, and although it is only nine holes, it is no pitch and putt. The par-35 track demands every weapon in the arsenal, and is perfect not only for beginners, but also the more seasoned golfer.

You can stay at the following venues:

Golf Hotel Le Manoir: Located in the heart of the forest at Le Touquet and immediately adjacent to the golf courses, France's most famous golf hotel is within easy reach of the town's charming centre. Le Manoir was originally a family residence, but now offers golfers excellent 3* hospitality courtesy of its 41 bedrooms. The quintessential charms of the traditional house have been retained, but visitors will find rooms that are well equipped with modern amenities and decorated beautifully.

Hotel Red Fox: The Red Fox has gradually built up a reputation for offering reliable 3* accommodation, and ensuring that visitors can concentrate on enjoying the attractions of the town, with its shops, restaurants and legendary golf courses. There are 53 bedrooms in total, including triples and quadruples, all of which are spacious and comfortable, and include facilities such as English language television channels. Just 200 metres from the white sands of the coastline and in the thick of the action, Hotel Red Fox is the ideal base for your next golf escape to Le Touquet.

Hotel Westminster: The 4* Hotel Westminster is the grandiose symbol of traditional Le Touquet chic, and epitomizes the rise of the town as a holiday destination in the 1920s and 1930s. Opened in 1928, the hotel was named after the Duchess of Westminster, and was a meeting place of the great and the good of Paris, Northern France and even Britain in its early days. The 115 bedrooms are beautifully appointed, and are designed to marry the principles of traditional style and modern functionality. Striking pieces of period furniture are dotted throughout the hotel, including a number of chairs designed by Jules Leleu, a master of the Art Deco period. This special hotel is a classy central option for a golf holiday, where you will enjoy the grandeur that first put Le Touquet on the map.

Hotel Du Parc: The hotel's tranquil surroundings are a luscious park and mature woodland, while inside you will find 81 excellent bedrooms and 25 self-catered apartments. With a distinctly British feel, the rooms are equipped with mini-bar, satellite television and internet access and are decorated and furnished to a superb standard. Some rooms and apartments are complete with a balcony or terrace, while all benefit from views over the surrounding parkland or forest. Each apartment has a spacious living area with bathroom and kitchen, and present a good option for traveling groups and families.