The property was acquired by Charles Bouge at the end of the 18th century and held by his family until 1979, the date when it was bought by Sean Connery.
Terre Blanche is the story of a development inspired by a passion and a desire to share it with others without disturbing the fragile balance of nature. A resort designed to be kind to the environment and developed in close consultation with French and international stakeholders in economics, tourism and sport.
Terre Blanche unfolds across 300 hectares of primary forest without overwhelming its surroundings. Everything has been designed to conserve the natural vegetation and ensure the resort blends in with the villages of the Haut-Var. The environment approach that has been taken to the resorts architecture and construction make it a true ecological success story.
It has also been an economic success for the Canton of Fayence, with the creation of hundreds of jobs directly and thousands more indirectly. Terre Blanche worked in partnership with local stakeholders right from the start of the construction process and continues to do so in its day-to-day operation.
Enter an ocean of greenery, a bubble of serenity, far from the hustle and bustle of the world and the hustle and bustle of the cities and refocus on the essentials in a unique setting, in the heart of unspoilt nature... Our passionate team welcomes you with warmth, adapts to your desires and is at your disposal to guide you in the creation of personal experiences, tailor-made and with the greatest respect for nature and local culture. Whether you are looking for tranquillity, relaxation, sports activities, excursions to discover our beautiful region, or all this at once – Terre Blanche meets your desires. You will appreciate the many possibilities of stays that we offer you as well alone, as a couple, with friends or family!
Golf:
Terre Blanche was opened in 2004 and has two internationally renowned golf courses – Le Chateau and Le Riou - as well as the only training centre of its kind in Europe, where the very best teaching methods are used. Thanks to state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities, Terre Blanche has GEO® (Golf Environment Organisation) accreditation and, in 2018, was voted the Best Golf Resort in Continental Europe by the well-respected Golf World UK magazine.
Here, nature provides the inspiration for the courses; valleys, lakes, ravines, waterfalls, forests… Golf architect Dave Thomas skilfully preserved the existing contours and natural features of this magnificent site. His signature bunkers with their indented edges are a feature of both courses.
Terre Blanche has just been ranked 10th in the very first world ranking of the 100 best golf resorts by GOLF WORLD (UK), alongside such renowned resorts as Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Turnberry, and Gleneagles.
Le Chateau 18-hole Course
This demanding 6,616m 18-hole course, offers exciting challenge for ambitious golfers. The bunkers, greens, and flag positions give a true taste of the game at a Championship Course. It rewards the precision and length of stroke of the best players. There are many spectacular water hazards. In 2017, Le Chateau was ranked 14th by Golf World Magazine UK’s Best Courses in Continental Europe.
Le Riou 18-hole Course
Set on a hillside overlooking the hilltop villages of the Pays de Fayence, Le Riou is a technical 18-hole, 6,005m long golf course which rewards strategy and precision. This Course is exclusively open to Club Members, their guests and hotel guests. Every year it hosts the 1st stage of the Ladies Le Rio 18-hole Course.
