Golf in France - A Guide to Ways of Playing

Stableford - The players score points on each hole according to their
score, the winner being the one whose total points are the highest at
the end of the round.


To calculate points (excluding handicap)
Bogey 1 point
Par 2 points
Birdie 3 points
Eagle 4 points
Albatross 5 points


To calculate points (including handicap)
Each player receives a
number of strokes equivalent to their handicap. These points are awarded
according to the degree of difficulty of the holes. (For example, a
player with a handicap of 10 receives 1 point on the 10 most difficult
holes, a player with a handicap of 20 receives 2 points on the 2 most
difficult holes and 1 point on the other 16 holes). The net scores are
recorded accordingly.




Matchplay - The game is played hole by hole. A hole is won by the
player who takes the least number of strokes on the hole. The match is
finished when one of the players has won more holes than there are left
to play.




Strokeplay - All stokes played are counted, and this can be played without handicap (brut) or with handicap (net).




Foursomes - Each team of two has a single ball in which play is
struck alternately by each of the partners. Only one ball is therefore
hit per team. One partner take the even tees, and the other the odd
tees.




Greensomes - At the start of each home each partner hits a ball. For
the 2nd stroke, they choose which ball they prefer, and take alternate
shots intil the end of that hole.




Fourball - The 2 partners each play a ball until the hole is
finished. The score to be counted will be the better of the 2 players.

Golf in France. Buy more than just a property - buy a lifestyle

Perhaps not seen as glamorous as Portugal or Spain, French golf holidays are extremely popular, particularly with travellers from the UK.



This is primarily as a result of the quality golf courses to be discovered, but a trip to South West France has so much added value to offer. You can of course rely on outstanding culture, art, gastronomy, history and scenery, which already make France the No 1 holiday destination in the world. Inevitably, these attractions are extremely appealing, particularly for the non-golfers.



All apartments, lodges, bungalows & houses are on or adjacent to quality golf courses. They also benefit from other leisure facilities, and are therefore ideal for sports enthusiasts or an active lifestyle.



It is perhaps worth bearing in mind that the next Ryder Cup in Europe (2018) will be in France, so interest in golf property in France is sure to increase during this decade. The Ryder Cup has a history approaching 100 years. Starting as the vision of a garden seeds salesman in the 1920's, the tournament gained significant momentum with the participation of Europe and a certain Seve Ballesteros in the 1980’s. 2018 will see the Ryder Cup make a historic return to the Continent in France at the Golf National.



What you are really buying here is a lifestyle. The benefit of an ideal holiday home, alongside a leading leisure facility, and a management package. In brief, a no hassle, trouble free ownership deal. No gardening worries, cleaning & changeovers handled, a fully managed package. You enjoy various shared facilities at each location, such as the clubhouse, restaurant, tennis courts & swimming pool, an opportunity to chill out and relax immediately upon arrival. There is also natural surveillance of your property without you worrying.



Discounted viewing visits available throughout most of the year via ourselves.



Contact peter@allez-francais.com if you would like more details.

Concern for expats selling property in France

The stronger £ over the last 12 months has seen a significant increase in buyers coming back to the French property market.

But, as always, there is a flip side to the coin. In this case it is for sellers planning to sell up and go back to the UK, as they have seen the price of their house reduced by over 15% during the last year, purely by currency movements.

In addition, they have probably had to reduce their asking price if they have been on the market for a while, so have endured a “double whammy”.

Smoke detector law comes into effect today in France

From the 8th March 2015, all properties in France should be equipped with a self-sensor smoke detector, called DAAF (“détecteurs avertisseurs autonomes de fumée”).



The device are best installed in a corridor or hallway leading to rooms that are used regularly. The detector should be fitted to the ceiling or at the top of a wall, away from a source of smoke.



The obligation to install this device falls on the owner of a property and not on its occupant. During the duration any rental agreement, the tenant must ensure regularly that the smoke alarm is working properly and they are responsible for its maintenance.



As ever in France, the detail of the law is very sketchy, and the number of detectors required in a large house is debatable. Insurance companies will require to see “proof of purchase” regarding the alarm, but that does not, of course, mean that it has been fitted !!



The legislation has been introduced as just 2% of French homes were fitted with smoke alarms in 2013, compared to 89% in England and 98% in Norway.

A smoke detector can save your life

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2015 is the year to make it happen!

Recently, the £ has pushed through to the 1.375 barrier against the Euro, which would make French houses very affordable for UK buyers.  Less than a year ago was below 1.19, so at over 1.375 we have seen a significant move in the FX markets, and French houses are effectively over 15.5% cheaper for UK buyers. A 500,000 € house costing £423,730 a year ago, is now a much more attractive £363,635.



So here’s hoping we can make it happen for you too! 

Good news for UK buyers!

 Recently the £ has pushed through to the 1.375 barrier against the Euro, which would make French houses very affordable for UK buyers.

Less than a year ago was below 1.19, so at over 1.375 we have seen a significant move in the FX markets, and French houses are effectively over 15.5% cheaper for UK buyers.

Translated into money, a 250,000 Euro house would have cost £210,085 last year, but today is only £181,820, almost £30,000 cheaper!



2015 is the year to make it happen.  Here’s hoping we can for you also!

Sarlat - For sale : Exceptional 19th Century house with Independent Studio & cottage 650,000€

Exceptional 19th Century house with Independent
Studio Apartment and Self-Contained Cottage in the heart of the popular holiday
destination of Sarlat in the Dordogne. Set over 3 levels this wonderful house
has been renovated and decorated to the highest standards and is set in large
established gardens.

Walk to Sarlat medieval town centre, restaurants
and market. Many properties for sale are advertised as being in Sarlat and are
not, often being a good drive from the town. This property is in Sarlat and is a
short walk to the medieval square / town centre.

This magnificent
property is currently operating as a Holiday Accommodation Business, and is an
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Breakfast Business or Holiday Rental Investment. The peaceful established gardens are set over 2300m2 and boast a lawned area
with a Koi pond, a small wood to the rear of the house and a vegetable and herb
garden with large planter boxes. The property has ample parking, is fully fenced
and has ample room for the installation of an in ground pool.

Sarlat is
the jewel of the Dordogne. The centre of the old town consists of impeccably
restored stone buildings and is largely car-free. Don't miss the weekly markets.
Floor plans & more images available.



Price 650,000 € FAI  Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=2018