LES BORDES BUILDS FOR THE FUTURE WITH ‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME’ EXPERIENCES

Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Sologne Forest in France’s majestic Loire Valley, Les Bordes has long been renowned for providing one of the most magical and exclusive experiences in world golf.

Aligned with 46 holes of world-class golf is a collection of luxury private and contemporary accommodation and extensive lifestyle facilities, and invited guests have the unique opportunity to sample all in equal measure this spring and summer with Les Bordes’ recently announced ‘Once in a Lifetime’ experiences.

Launched in conjunction with the Six Senses Residences, the ‘Once in a Lifetime’ offer provides potential golf members and prospective homeowners with the limited one-time chance to immerse themselves in daily life on the 1,400-acre private estate and enjoy all the luxury benefits normally reserved for members and residents on visits of up to seven days.

Guests can choose from accommodation in one of Les Bordes’ Michaelis Boyd-renovated lakeside golf cottages or a stylish four or five-bedroom Cour du Baron villa. A short walk from the golf clubhouse, the refurbished cottages offer comfortable and spacious accommodation in a spectacular setting overlooking the famed Old Course. The Cour du Baron villas are more contemporary and, located in the heart of the estate, have also been created by Michaelis Boyd, an architectural and interior London-based design studio renowned for its award-winning projects across five continents.

In addition to enjoying the bucket-list golf experience across the globally acclaimed Old Course, golfers can experience a daily round on the ten-hole Wild Piglet short course, which was designed by Gil Hanse and opened in July 2021. Away from the fairways, guests will have full access to the estate’s Country Club, including tennis, equestrian and sports centres, fishing and a natural swimming lake.

A guided tour of the estate including the Six Senses development can be provided – which will feature a 50-key hotel and spa and selection of three to seven-bedroom villas – and the residences at Cour du Baron are also among the inclusive activities featured. Non-golfers can swap golf for a three-hour package at the estate’s Le Retreat Spa each day while visitors will have the opportunity to relax and unwind at dinner each evening over a food-and-wine tasting menu created by Les Bordes’ Michelin-experienced head chef.

Situated 90 minutes south of Paris, Les Bordes aims to deliver the best combined 46 holes of golf in continental Europe. World number one Scottie Scheffler was among the players to visit last summer and made the most of his week spent relaxing and practising at the estate as he claimed gold-medal glory at the Paris Olympics.

The original Old Course, designed by legendary architect Robert Von Hagge, is widely regarded as one of Europe’s masterpieces, while the New Course opened in 2021 and was created by globally acclaimed American architect Gil Hanse.

Neighbouring the historic village of Beaugency, Les Bordes is spread across 1,400 acres of the magnificent Loire Valley and is situated in the UNESCO World Heritage region renowned for historic chateaux, medieval towns, fine wines, great food and unspoiled landscapes.

The estate offers understated luxury, leisure and sport in a unique setting blessed with glimpses of red deer, wild boar, sweeping lakes and natural habitats. On-site amenities include natural swimming lakes and pools, go-karting, archery, an equestrian centre, tennis, Padel, a pop-up Spa, sports pitch and biking and walking trails, with accommodation available in on-site golf cottages or one of the estate’s substantial residential homes.

A ‘Once in a Lifetime’ experience at Les Bordes for two people is priced at €1,800 per room per night, including breakfast, lunch or dinner and daily golf or spa activities. For more information and to apply, please go to https://lesbordesestate.com/oial