TAITTINGER PARIS-PAIRS 2025
Results & Highlights
A sunny weekend amidst the pomp of Fontainebleau around its impressive chateau, with a lively group of golfers battling it out over two fine courses, bathed in sunshine and champagne: what circumstances could be nicer?
A close-fought battle as always with the winners finally emerging late on Sunday afternoon.
First Place: John & Alison Moss (Surrey)
Second Place: Monty & Janet Powell (Kent)
Third Place: David Elcock & Sue Kirby (Sussex)
The Tournament Schedule
Friday 15th August
Channel crossings with Le Shuttle or P&O Ferries.
Arrive at L'Aigle Noir**** and check-in.
Afternoon: Free to investigate the town and/or the Château de Fontainebleau.
Evening: Taittinger reception, tournament registration* and welcome dinner (wines included) at L'Aigle Noir.
*Don't forget to bring your Handicap certificate and to pick-up your hand-made Italian golf shirt!
Saturday 16th August
Morning: First competition round at Fontainebleau Golf Club.
One of France's ultra-traditional, classic golf courses. Designed by the master-craftsman Tom Simpson way back at the turn of the last Century, the course weaves its way between the trees and outcropping granite (les grès) of the dense Forêt de Fontainebleau. Anyone who has played the likes of Woking or Chantilly (amongst one hundred others!) will recognise the architect's crafty bunkering. Beautiful pavilionesque Clubhouse for quiet post-round contemplation of it all.
N.B. No buggies at Fontainebleau, sorry! But they do have some single-seat scooters if you'd rather not walk (please request one when booking). However the land is pretty much flat and trolleys (both manual and electric) are permitted - as are caddies (given enough notice).
Afternoon and evening: at leisure to investigate Fontainebleau or maybe an afternoon/evening in Paris?
Sunday 17th August
Morning: Second competition round at Château de Cély Golf Club.
A half-an-hour drive away to the West of Fontainebleau and a much more modern layout (i.e. plenty of water!) around the fully renovated, highly polished, Château de Cély. The course rises across the sloping woodland facing the Château (now a conference centre) with some lovely views down across the course (buggies are available).
Afternoon: free.
Evening: Taittinger Champagne reception, followed by dinner at the hotel and, of course, the prize-giving.
Monday 18th August
Departure and return Channel crossings.
Or maybe stay a few extra days and enjoy the sights of Paris, nearby Versailles or perhaps another round of golf (or two)?
Entry Fee per person - £ 868.00
• Return Channel crossings with P&O Ferries (or Le Shuttle for a small supplement)
• Three nights accommodation at L'Aigle Noir****
• Buffet breakfasts
• Two rounds of competition golf
• Taittinger Champagne reception and dinner on Friday evening (wines included)
• Taittinger Champagne reception and prize-giving dinner on Sunday evening (wines included)Optional extras
Extra nights + £ 101.00 per person
Suites - please ask for availability and prices
Extra golf - please ask (Green-fees dependent on course)
Le Shuttle + £ 25/vehicle
Le Shuttle Flexiplus + £ 200/vehicle
