Belgium: more flavour than world famous beers and the finest chocolate; more culture than classic comic strip hero Tintin or surrealist painter Magritte. Its landscapes,history and picturesque towns, like well being town of Spa with its restorative waters or its nearby race track Spa Francorchamps are just the beginning. Add in fantastic golf with easy access from the UK and you’ve the makings of a perfect short break.

In Wallonia alone there are 35 courses to challenge you. From the classic designsof its royal golf clubs by noted architects like Tom Simpson and Robert TrentJones to the more modern, contoured layouts of Gary Player, there’s something for every ability as well as an opportunity to alternate between past and present.

With Mons as your base you’ll be sitting enjoying a beer in the town’s Grand Place within two hours drive from Calais. Bustling cafes and restaurants, livelyterraces and cobbled streets set the scene for the after golf fun. In honour of Belgium’s quirky character seek out the cast-iron monkey sitting at the townhall’s façade and rub him with your left hand for good luck. Who knows, itmight even improve your chances on the course.

Golfcourses nearby:

Royal Hainaut (6 miles), Mont Garni (7 miles),Chateau de La Tournette (24 miles), Pierpont (29 miles) and Hulencourt (30miles)

Golf Packages from…£230 per person

A Golfing Experience has teamed up with the Belgian Tourist Office - Wallonia to present you with the best choice of hotels and golf courses in the region.