Franschhoek Mystery Weekends are back!

Feeling spontaneous? Franschhoek Mystery Weekends are back – and with them soon to take a break, you won’t want to miss this. The thrill of a mystery weekend in Franschhoek awaits, a must-add activity for the winter Winelands’ calendars. Ideally suited for those looking for a weekend away sans any stress or planning…and unveiling the … Read more

It’s February and we’re ready to clink glasses! 

Heart-draped everything and more excuse to eat chocolate and pop bottles; we can certainly tap into the Valentine’s Day spirit… Those in need of date night ideas are spoilt for choice in our Valley of Dreams, where alfresco picnics, luxury spa treatments and candle-flickering tables lure with the promise of the gourmet gold to follow, … Read more

Franschhoek returns to the Winter Sculpture Fair

The popular Winter Sculpture Fair, a sculpture exhibition in one of Gauteng’s most beautiful landscapes, returns to the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park over the weekend of 12 and 13 May. Organisers of the event, Artlogic, have once again teamed up with the Franschhoek Wine Valley to bring to the fair the finest culinary and wine offerings from this … Read more

South African Wine Estate shines in 2018 Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards

Enjoying internationally acclaim for the quality of its wine tourism offering, Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate has again been acknowledged as Best Food and Wine Matching Experience in the 2018 edition of the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards.  Comments from the judging panel included: “Great wine and food experience, fun, interesting and exciting – makes you want to … Read more

Klapmuts Primary ahead of the pack with E-learning devices

The Val de Vie Foundation believes that the difference between schools reaching their full potential and those that don’t, is not due to social background, but rather the under resourcing of schools. Klapmuts Primary has a visionary principal, Mr. Ronnie Frans, and first-class teachers who have embraced e-Learning to its full extent. With the support of the … Read more

KOPANO – Guided Walk & Dining with Locals Experience

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS (11am to 14:00 pm) Kopano – (which means “Gathering” in Sotho) is a fundraising initiative that the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy have developed to help raise funds to cover our operating costs (which are increasing by the day) as well as to provide a training platform for our Students to practice what they have been … Read more

Serene family Easter picnic at Grande Provence in Franschhoek

Enjoy a relaxed family picnic this Easter Sunday complete with an Easter egg hunt for the kids, a wide variety of delicious country-style eats and fabulous wines at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. In addition to picnic baskets filled to the brim, visitors can opt for a selection of lighter foods and enjoy the soothing sounds … Read more