Golf de la Freslonniere

What Golf de la Freslonniere does

Golf de la Freslonnière is a privately-held French golf and leisure complex operating on the historic Domaine de la Freslonnière, a family-owned estate near Le Rheu, 10 minutes from Rennes. The 18-hole, par-72 forest course (5,650 m) opened in June 1989 and was built across 60 hectares of the château park, preserving century-old trees, rhododendron beds, and a series of hidden water hazards. The facility is operated alongside a Sports Association (Association Sportive, law 1901) and is a member of the Golfy network since 1996.

The company's product portfolio combines a core golf offering with on-site hospitality and event venues. Core golf revenue includes green fees, mandatory FFGolf licenses (€62/adult/year), a structured golf school (Baby Golf through Sport Intensif), and year-round competitions including the Triskell Trophy and a team now qualified for the Trophée Gounouilhou 2027. Adjacent revenue streams include B&B rooms in the château, furnished studios, four Gîtes de France 3-star holiday cottages (€535–€929/week), a clubhouse restaurant (Restaurant du Bois Briand), a 100 m² reception hall, and corporate seminar facilities from €60/person/day. A newer €79 monthly "Golf Bien-être & Santé" pass bundles instruction and practice access to capture health-conscious adult demand.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer model with bookings routed through Prima Golf (tee times), Amenitiz (accommodation), and ISP Golf (competitions), supplemented by Gîtes de France listings and a Visit Ouest travel-agency partnership. Marketing relies on the company's own website, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, and the Golfy network. Pricing is published for licenses, accommodation, and seminars, while green-fee rates are not publicly disclosed. The company employs 11–50 people and owns no subsidiaries; the estate has been held by the same family for over 800 years.

Name

Golf de la Freslonniere

Legal name

Golf de la Freslonnière

Website

https://golfdelafreslonniere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf de la Freslonnière is a privately-held French golf and leisure complex on an 800-year-old family estate near Rennes, operating an 18-hole forest course, on-site B&B rooms and gîtes, a clubhouse restaurant, and seminar and event venues for individual members, families, and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Leisure Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYMPAKABAE

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAGAAAH

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Golf instruction services
• Hospitality accommodation
• Event venue rental
• Sports recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Rheu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from green fees charged to visitors and members for course access. Non-licensed players pay a 15€ supplement.
2. Golf Licenses: Annual golf licenses sold for 62€ per adult, required for course access.
3. Accommodation: Bed & breakfast rooms, studios, and gîtes available for overnight stays with rates ranging from 57€ to 929€ per night/week.
4. Restaurant and Bar: Restaurant serving traditional cuisine with bar. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch service. Seasonal hours vary by season.
5. Seminar and Event Venues: Meeting rooms and reception facilities rented for corporate events, seminars, and private functions. Day packages from 60€ per person.
6. Golf Instruction: Golf teaching services including individual and group lessons, junior golf school programs, and wellness golf packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Golf de la Freslonnière operates an 18-hole par 72 forest golf course spanning 5,650 meters on 60 hectares within an 800-year-old family château estate near Rennes, France. The facility offers green fee access, golf licenses, professional instruction, on-site accommodation (B&B rooms, studios, and gîtes), a traditional French restaurant and bar, and reception and seminar venues. It also runs a sports association managing a structured golf school, junior development programs, senior competitions, and team championships.

Product overview

Golf de la Freslonniere operates as a leisure and sports facility offering a unified portfolio centered around its 18-hole par 72 forest golf course (5,650 meters), opened in June 1989. The facility complements its core golf product with accommodation services (B&B rooms in the château, studios, and Gîtes de France labeled holiday cottages), dining at Restaurant du Bois Briand, event venues (reception hall, seminar facilities), and a structured golf school program. Additional offerings include the Golf Bien-être & Santé wellness pass and an extensive annual competition calendar managed through the Sports Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Forest Golf Course An 18-hole par 72 forest course spanning 5,650 meters, built on 60 hectares within the château park, featuring century-old trees, rhododendron beds, water hazards, and omnipresent greenery. Available to licensed golfers and visitors.
• Golf School (École de Golf)

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GolfycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1996Member of the Golfy network since 1996. Golfy is a golf club network providing member benefits, booking access, and community platform.
• Groupe ARCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPractice partner referenced on website. Provides additional practice facilities or services to members.
• Golf de Cicé-BlossaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Triskell Trophy tournament, one of three courses used for the annual competition alongside Golf de la Freslonnière and Golf de Rennes Saint-Jacques.
• Golf de Rennes Saint-JacquescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Triskell Trophy tournament, one of three courses used for the annual competition.
• EurogolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts demo days and multi-brand fitting events at the golf course. Contact: 02 99 67 53 59.
• Visit OuestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReceptive travel agency specializing in Brittany, Normandy, Pays de Loire, and Channel Islands. Designs custom golf trips including stays at La Freslonnière.
• Gîtes de FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGîte accommodations listed through Gîtes de France network for bookings. Four gîtes with 3-star rating.
• Triskell GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual inter-club tournament organized across three Rennes metropolitan golf courses, now in its 30th edition.
• OptavisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and design agency. SIRET 48164066200047.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UGOLF (Golfy group): Operator of numerous French golf courses under the Golfy network umbrella. La Freslonnière is a Golfy affiliate — comparable course operations, instruction, and event hosting across multiple sites.
• Golf Bluegreen: Largest French network operator of golf courses with multiple properties nationwide. Comparable offering (course access, memberships, lessons, F&B) at scale across France.
• Le Golf National: Flagship French national golf venue (host of Ryder Cup 2018). Operates high-end course access, instruction, and events — the incumbent benchmark for competitive and corporate golf in France.

Others

• GolfStars: Professional golf team organization hosted at La Freslonnière for training. Comparable audience of competitive amateur golfers and a channel for high-end team events.
• Prima Golf: Online tee-time booking platform used by La Freslonnière. Comparable tee-sheet SaaS / marketplace infrastructure applied across French golf courses.
• Gîtes de France: Channel partner that distributes La Freslonnière's four gîtes; comparable rural accommodation classification and booking infrastructure used by the company's lodging product.

Regional players

• Golf de Fontainebleau: Historic French forest course set in a château estate — closest analog to La Freslonnière's heritage forest-course + château combination, though serving the Paris catchment.
• Golf de la Bretesche: Premium 18-hole Brittany golf resort with on-site château accommodation and dining — comparable mixed golf + lodging + F&B model in the broader Brittany region.

Direct peers

• Golf de Cicé-Blossac: Direct competitor located in the Rennes metropolitan area; co-hosts the Triskell Trophy with La Freslonnière. Operates an 18-hole course serving the same regional member catchment and corporate event demand.
• Golf de Rennes Saint-Jacques: Rennes-area 18-hole course and third co-host of the Triskell Trophy interclub tournament. Competes directly for Brittany golfers, members, and corporate hospitality spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfdelafreslonniere
• Xx.com/golfdelafreslo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golf-de-la-freslonniere

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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