We are now in the heart of Winter in Franschhoek! With a few more weeks ahead until Spring officially starts on the 1st of September, now is the perfect time to come out to Franschhoek to take advantage of the last of the amazing Winter inspired packages still available. These are too good to refuse! … Read more
July is significant to Franschhoek in so many ways. The most notable being the Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which celebrates our region’s French heritage. Did you know that the valley was originally settled in 1688 by French Huguenot refugees who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture? Most of the Huguenots who settled … Read more
WIN! A Franschhoek Winter experience! @Franschhoek_SA have curated the ultimate Winter weekend and we are going to be giving it away to ONE OF YOU to enjoy with your partner over the Bastille Day weekend in July 2019! PRIZES INCLUDE A helicopter ride from Cape Town to Franschhoek with @legend_aviation_ct. Two nights accommodation @lachataigne_franschhoek Dinner … Read more
Winter brings out the best that Franschhoek has to offer – cozy warm fireplaces, robust red wines, soul comforting food, memorable experiences, breath-taking scenery and so much more. Traditionally a quieter time in Franschhoek there are also a number of establishments in and around the Valley who are offering Winter inspired packages too good to refuse. Catering to … Read more
Traditionally July is associated with hibernation as we feel the full force of Winter. The Franschhoek Wine Valley is anything but sleepy as it embraces this month with French vigour. During July Franschhoek locals celebrate their French heritage with a little extra pomp and ceremony as they welcome visitors to the village for the annual … Read more
A carefully curated menu of quintessential Italian dishes will be available at the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar – situated at the Anthonij Rupert estate in Franschhoek – this winter. Signature favourites from previous menus include the crisp fried Calamari (with a zesty new Parsley and Lemon Pesto twist), and crunchy Whitebait with tangy Aioli. … Read more
The slight chill in the air is a clear indication that Winter is almost here. Winter brings with it a myriad of comforts, but the best news is that Franschhoek is #OpenForWinter and guaranteed to keep the cold at bay. Franschhoek is the picture of absolute perfection during this time and the Winter scenery that … Read more
Enjoy the splendour of a sunny winter’s day in the Franschhoek winelands with a hearty lunch and warm generosity in the beautiful surroundings of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Taylor-made for locals looking for superb winter value, Executive Chef Guy Bennett has created a special main course lunch paired with a glass of Angels Tears … Read more