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Where the Forest Comes Alive

Just 90 minutes from Paris, Les Bordes Estate is the ideal European homebase for adventure and exploration, whether in the surrounding Loire Valley or on the lush grounds themselves. Serenely immersed in nature, the private estate is home to endless outdoor pursuits, a globally renowned golf club, a future Six Senses Hotel & Spa, and a stunning new collection of timeless residences.

The making of a masterpiece

Established in 1987, the estate began its legacy as a sprawling private sanctuary for Baron Marcel Bich, co-founder of the world-renowned BIC company. Hosting friends and family, as well as the occasional tournament on his Robert Von Hagge-designed golf course, the Baron set the tone for the estate’s vibrant future as a multi-generational destination–transcending the golf club it became famous for, and becoming the gracious enclave we know today.

RIGHT: Baron Marcel Bich | 1914-1994

The making of a masterpiece

Established in 1987, the estate began its legacy as a sprawling private sanctuary for Baron Marcel Bich, co-founder of the world-renowned BIC company. Hosting friends and family, as well as the occasional tournament on his Robert Von Hagge-designed golf course, the Baron set the tone for the estate’s vibrant future as a multi-generational destination–transcending the golf club it became famous for, and becoming the gracious enclave we know today.

PICTURED: Baron Marcel Bich | 1914-1994

ESTATE TIMELINE

The lush grounds of Les Bordes offer endless diversions to capture the fancy of every member of the family. Residents and guests are invited to socialise in the vibrant village square, home to a natural swimming pool and white sand beach, as well as a future Residents Clubhouse perfect for apéros before dinner at one of the estate restaurants.

History

Today

Late 2023

2024

2025

The Old Course is Completed

Commissioned by the Baron Marcel Bich, the Old Course – soon to be recognized as one of the most challenging, elusive and spectacular courses in all of Europe – was completed in 1987 by Robert Von Hagge.

1987

RoundShield Partners Arrives

Expanding and elevating the late Baron Marcel Bich’s grand sanctuary, private equity firm RoundShield Partners took the estate’s helm in March 2018.

2018

The New Course & Beyond

RoundShield Partners achieved a cascade of upgrades to the estate, including the construction of the New Course and Wild Piglet, the establishment of The Les Bordes Golf Club, extensive renovations to the member cottages and Clubhouse, the addition of the non-golf activities and the development of Cour du Baron. Additionally, both the newly completed Wild Piglet and New Course earned instant status among the Top 25 and Top 100 courses in the world, respectively in their relevant categories, by November 2021.

2021

Cour du Baron Residences

The first opportunity to own a home at Les Bordes Estate, Cour du Baron is a boutique community of private, single-family homes offering floor plans from three to seven bedrooms.

Now Selling

Le Village & La Ferme

The estate is already alive with activity, including the natural swimming lake, the white sand beach, equestrian stables, children’s playground, electric ATV riding paths, tennis and pickleball, and more.

Available Now

Les Bordes Golf Club

The internationally renowned Old Course and New Course are not to be missed by any true golf aficionado, but are accessible to members and their guests only.

Membership on Application

Hotel Villa Pre-Sales

Opening a fresh chapter of hospitality in the Loire Valley, Six Senses Hotel & Spa will bring its signature wellness-focused philosophy and programming to the estate.

EXPECTED LATE 2023

First Cour Du Baron Move-ins

The first residential move-ins for phase one of the Cour Du Baron community is expected in late 2023.

EXPECTED LATE 2023

Kid’s Club & More

Let the little ones’ imaginations run wild in a safe and entertaining play space designed just for them, as well as a new padel court.

Expected 2024

Padel Courts

One of the world’s fastest-growing sports arrives at the estate with the completion of the new padel court. A social game with a strategic edge, padel is well suited for family play or among groups with mixed skill levels.

Expected 2024

Six Senses Hotel & Spa

In addition to stunning guest rooms and signature castle suites in the 19th-century Château Bel Aire, Six Senses will also unveil its newest spa, perfectly complemented by the restorative nature of the estate surrounding it.

Expected 2025

Activities & Restaurants

The final phase of development will reveal the finishing touches to Les Bordes Estate, including an outdoor theatre, retail options, an art gallery and workshop for group classes, an on-site farmers market and vegetable garden, and a proprietary restaurant and wine bar.

Expected 2025

Residents Clubhouse

With the completion of the Residents Clubhouse, homeowners will also enjoy access to a community social club, a bar, meeting spaces, and a game room.

Expected 2025

History

The Old Course is Completed

Commissioned by the Baron Marcel Bich, the Old Course – soon to be recognized as one of the most challenging, elusive and spectacular courses in all of Europe – was completed in 1987 by Robert Von Hagge.

1987

RoundShield Partners Arrives

Expanding and elevating the late Baron Marcel Bich’s grand sanctuary, private equity firm RoundShield Partners took the estate’s helm in March 2018.

2018

The New Course & Beyond

RoundShield Partners achieved a cascade of upgrades to the estate, including the construction of the New Course and Wild Piglet, the establishment of The Les Bordes Golf Club, extensive renovations to the member cottages and Clubhouse, the addition of the non-golf activities and the development of Cour du Baron. Additionally, both the newly completed Wild Piglet and New Course earned instant status among the Top 25 and Top 100 courses in the world, respectively in their relevant categories, by November 2021.

2021

Today

Cour du Baron Residences

The first opportunity to own a home at Les Bordes Estate, Cour du Baron is a boutique community of private, single-family homes offering floor plans from three to seven bedrooms.

Now Selling

Le Village & La Ferme

The estate is already alive with activity, including the natural swimming lake, the white sand beach, equestrian stables, children’s playground, electric ATV riding paths, tennis and pickleball, and more.

Available Now

Les Bordes Golf Club

The internationally renowned Old Course and New Course are not to be missed by any true golf aficionado, but are accessible to members and their guests only.

Membership on Application

Late 2023

Hotel Villa Pre-Sales

Opening a fresh chapter of hospitality in the Loire Valley, Six Senses Hotel & Spa will bring its signature wellness-focused philosophy and programming to the estate.

EXPECTED LATE 2023

First Cour Du Baron Move-ins

The first residential move-ins for phase one of the Cour Du Baron community is expected in late 2023.

EXPECTED LATE 2023

2024

Kid’s Club & More

Let the little ones’ imaginations run wild in a safe and entertaining play space designed just for them, as well as a new padel court.

Expected 2024

Padel Courts

One of the world’s fastest-growing sports arrives at the estate with the completion of the new padel court. A social game with a strategic edge, padel is well suited for family play or among groups with mixed skill levels.

Expected 2024

2025

Six Senses Hotel & Spa

In addition to stunning guest rooms and signature castle suites in the 19th-century Château Bel Aire, Six Senses will also unveil its newest spa, perfectly complemented by the restorative nature of the estate surrounding it.

Expected 2025

Activities & Restaurants

The final phase of development will reveal the finishing touches to Les Bordes Estate, including an outdoor theatre, retail options, an art gallery and workshop for group classes, an on-site farmers market and vegetable garden, and a proprietary restaurant and wine bar.

Expected 2025

Residents Clubhouse

With the completion of the Residents Clubhouse, homeowners will also enjoy access to a community social club, a bar, meeting spaces, and a game room.

Expected 2025

LE VILLAGE

Residents and visitors alike can reconnect with friends and family within the social heart of the estate, home to the gracious Residents Clubhouse, a natural swimming lake and white sand beach, restaurants, and more.

LE VILLAGE

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Refresh on a warm day in our sparkling freshwater lake.

Unwind with a bottle of local wine on the soft shore of the lake.

Visit the boathouse for the right equipment to float the day away.

Peruse local produce at the marché, or pull your own fresh from the soil.

Discover the renowned foods and wines of the region right on the estate.

Enjoy the perfect morning pastry or refresh with a post-activity fresh-squeezed juice.

Take in a performance under the stars surrounded by ancient oak trees.

A welcoming place to appreciate, learn, and create.

Expected 2025, including a social club, bar, meeting spaces, and a game room.

  • Natural Swimming Lake
  • White Sand Beach
  • Boating & Paddleboarding
  • Farmers Market & Garden*
  • Restaurant & Wine Bar*
  • Bakery, Cafe, & Juice Bar*
  • Outdoor Theatre*
  • Art Gallery & Workshop*
  • Residents Clubhouse*

*Expected 2025

  • Natural Swimming Lake

    Refresh on a warm day in our sparkling freshwater lake.

  • White Sand Beach

    Unwind with a bottle of local wine on the soft shore of the lake.

  • Boating & Paddleboarding

    Visit the boathouse for the right equipment to float the day away.

  • Farmers Market & Garden*

    Peruse local produce at the marché, or pull your own fresh from the soil.

  • Restaurant & Wine Bar*

    Discover the renowned foods and wines of the region right on the estate.

  • Bakery, Cafe, & Juice Bar*

    Enjoy the perfect morning pastry or refresh with a post-activity fresh-squeezed juice.

  • Outdoor Theatre*

    Take in a performance under the stars surrounded by ancient oak trees.

  • Art Gallery & Workshop*

    A welcoming place to appreciate, learn, and create.

  • Residents Clubhouse*

    Expected 2025, including a social club, bar, meeting spaces, and a game room.

*Expected 2025

LA FERME

A playground for every generation, La Ferme is home to a broad range of active pursuits designed to take full advantage of the fresh woodland air.

LA FERME

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  • Equestrian Stables
  • Tennis & Pickleball
  • Padel Courts
  • Electric Quads
  • Electric Go-Karting
  • Archery & Clay Shooting
  • Petting Farm
  • Playground
  • Kid’s Club*

*Expected 2025

Full-service stables offer professional boarding, grooming, dressage lessons, and more.

Serve your best at the beautifully maintained courts equally ideal for training, fitness, or casual play.

Enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports on our newly built courts, designed exclusively for padel.

Explore the estate’s grounds quickly and easily on four wheels.

Children can race in the fresh country air on a course complemented by wildflowers.

Improve your marksmanship on the expansive outdoor range.

Where the littlest residents and guests of the estate meet the most charming animals on the farm.

An inviting structure for climbing, sliding, and exploration.

Coming soon, with a range of activities programmed to pique the curiosity of kids of all ages.

  • Equestrian Stables

    Full-service stables offer professional boarding, grooming, dressage lessons, and more.

  • Tennis & Pickleball

    Serve your best at the beautifully maintained courts equally ideal for training, fitness, or casual play.

  • Padel Courts

    Enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports on our newly built courts, designed exclusively for padel.

  • Electric Quads

    Explore the estate’s grounds quickly and easily on four wheels.

  • Electric Go-Karting

    Children can race in the fresh country air on a course complemented by wildflowers.

  • Archery & Clay Shooting

    Improve your marksmanship on the expansive outdoor range.

  • Petting Farm

    Where the littlest residents and guests of the estate meet the most charming animals on the farm.

  • Playground

    An inviting structure for climbing, sliding, and exploration.

  • Kid’s Club*

    Coming soon, with a range of activities programmed to pique the curiosity of kids of all ages.

*Expected 2025

HOME TO THE RENOWNED LES BORDES GOLF COURSE

‘The Top 25 Most Exclusive Golf And Country Clubs In The World’

—FORBES

Seek and conquer new challenges among the gently rolling hills of three of Europe’s top courses.

WELCOME TO THE GARDEN OF FRANCE

Our estate is located just 90 minutes south of Paris, in the heart of the Loire Valley–a UNESCO World Heritage region celebrated for its countryside beauty, iconic wines, and awe-striking châteaux.

A REGION ROOTED in ROYALTY

A land full of natural riches for centuries, the Loire Valley has been a globally coveted jewel since before its conquest by Julius Caesar in 52 BC. Since then, the region has served as the home of the original kings of France, as well as the country havens for countless members of nobility to follow. Over 300 spectacular chateaux dot the rolling hills of the Loire Valley’s 800 sq km today.

Discerning travellers now enjoy the land where royalty once frolicked, indulging in its unique mix of history, culinary mastery, lauded wines, and outdoor splendour.

  • Tours of Over 300 Châteaux
  • Hot Air Balloon Rides
  • 20 Michelin-Star Restaurants
  • 400 Specially Accredited Wine Cellars
  • Dozens of Spellbinding Cycling Tours
  • Art, Military and History Museums
  • River Adventures
  • Tours of Over 300 Châteaux
  • Hot Air Balloon Rides
  • 20 Michelin-Star Restaurants
  • 400 Specially Accredited Wine Cellars
  • Dozens of Spellbinding Cycling Tours
  • Art, Military and History Museums
  • River Adventures

Location

Saint-Laurent-Nouan, France

47º73’2”N 1º68’2”E

> ONE HOUR
Beaugency: 15 minutes
Château de Chambord: 30 min
Orléans: 35 minutes
Blois: 45 minutes

> TWO HOURS
Tours: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Paris: 1 hour, 30 minutes

> THREE HOURS
Le Mans: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Angers: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Orléans: 19 minutes
Amboise: 36 minutes
Paris: 90 minutes
Bordeaux: 2 hours, 51 minutes
To London: 1 hour, 5 minutes
To Amsterdam: 1 hour, 20 minutes
To Berlin: 1 hour, 45 minutes
To Barcelona: 1 hour, 45 minutes
From New York: 7 hours