The Maconnais region could be the ideal place for keen golfers to seek property in France.

With a selection of top-class courses to choose from, the area may be the perfect place to find property in France to suit golfers of all abilities.

"No matter whether you choose the recreational or the sportive golfing, the Maconnais area golf courses will delight nature and gastronomy lovers," the French Government Tourist Office advises.

By Aumusse Castle – the fabled home to the Knights Templar – the Crottet Commanderie golf course offers some natural beauty in which to play.

Does roam the fairway of the 18th hole, while century-old trees provide the obstacles around which shots must be steered.

Founded in 1964, the venue is undergoing ongoing upgrades since its 2001 resurgence, when the Juniors Academy was created there.

Ten minutes north of Macon, the Macon La Salle course offers nine-hole and 18-hole options, with facilities for beginners and advanced players alike.

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