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Morfontaine (Grand Parcours): The Timeless Pine & Heather Sanctuary of France

Nestled in the ancient forest north of Paris, Tom Simpson’s jewel remains one of the world’s most private and artistically understated golf sanctuaries.

By TheGolfEdits November 3, 2026 • 1 min read
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Morfontaine (Grand Parcours): The Timeless Pine & Heather Sanctuary of France
Photo courtesy of The Golf Edits Field Archives • Championship Links Series

Thirty miles north of Paris, hidden behind mossy iron gates in the forest of Chantilly, Morfontaine represents the pinnacle of European heathland golf. Designed by the eccentric English architect Tom Simpson, the Grand Parcours weaves between ancient Scots pine, purple heather, and natural sandstone boulders.

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