It has most certainly been a fruitful year for Babylonstoren. Adding to their already long list of accolades for 2016, they’ve recently been selected as one of the 20 best hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveller UK Gold List. On top of this amazing achievement they have also been listed on the Condé Nast Traveler US Gold … Read more
BACKGROUND Over the past 18 months approximately 60km of mountain bike trails have been established in the area around the Berg River Dam. This has put the Valley on the mountain bike map – Franschhoek is now a destination for weekend mountain bike enthusiasts plus it offers challenging routes for larger mountain bike events (such … Read more
Congratulations to our Franschhoek waiters who completed the 2016 Franschhoek Wine Ambassadors training programme hosted by RCA Consulting and 8 Franschhoek Wine Farms. From top right: NYASHA KASERERA – Dutch East Restaurant BRADLEY ISAACS – The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français EDWIN MADZIMBE – Dutch East Restaurant ENRICO JACOBS – Mont Rochelle EUNIEL BOUGAARDT … Read more
Situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, Babylonstoren has secured a spot on the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller UK Gold List for 2017: 20 Best Hotels in the World. The editors’ picks for the top hotels in the world span six continents and 47 countries. Earlier this year Babylonstoren was listed as one of the … Read more
Get ready for a high summer celebration at this year’s Franschhoek Summer Wines, Saturday, 4 February at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Come and taste the Franschhoek Vigneron’s choice for summer. White, rosé, Méthode Cap Classique and light reds – all will be revealed on the day! The wines have been handpicked by the winemakers to … Read more