Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate Franschhoek South Africa - Africa Travel Channel
Nestled within the Franschhoek Valley in the Western Cape , you will find the prestigious Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, surrounded by 47 acres of lush vines, this is South Africa's wine country at its finest.
The Estate is home to award winning Grande Provence wines, boasting a sophisticated tasting room for one to indulge and sample.
For those requiring culinary excellence, the restaurant presents superb cuisine, modern and classic signature dishes prepared by our acclaimed executive chef.
A visit to The Gallery is essential, where you can enjoy some of South Africa's finest Art.
A testament to period grandeur and contemporary luxury, The owners Cottage offers luxury 5 star accommodation, with 5 rooms providing an intimate repose
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate..... wears her 300 year history in style
Franschhoek (South Africa)
Franschhoek is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa. It is about 75 kilometres from Cape Town and has a population of slightly over 15,000 people
Vineyard Art Gallery | Franschhoek | Cape Winelands | South Africa
An online tour of the Vineyard Art Gallery in Franschhoek. Located on the main road of this French Huguenot village, in heart of the Western Cape Winelands disctrict. For more info visit us online: fineartportfolio.co.za.
Franschhoek (Cape Province): the gourmet and wine capital of South Africa
Franschhoek (Cape Province): the gourmet and wine capital of South Africa. This charming town has many great places to eat, shops and vineries. also see my video on the motor museum in the town and my blog at
Franschhoek Cape Winelands
Franschhoek (French Corner - Dutch spelling before 1947 Franschen Hoek) is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa. It is about 75 kilometres from Cape Town and has a population of 15,353. Since 2000 it has been incorporated into Stellenbosch. The valley was originally settled in 1688 by 176 French Huguenot refugees, many of whom were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Olifantshoek (Elephants' corner), so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area. The name of the area soon changed to le Coin Français (the French Corner), and later to Franschhoek (Dutch for French Corner), with many of the settlers naming their new farms after the areas in France from which they came. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabrière, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donné and La Dauphine were among some of the first established farms — most of which still retain their original farm houses today. These farms have grown into renowned wineries. Many of the surnames in the area are of French origin, e.g. Du Toit, Marais, Du Plessis, Malan, Malherbe, and Joubert.
The Huguenot Monument
This heritage is shown today by the Huguenot Monument which stands at the end of the town. The Huguenot Memorial Monument in Franschhoek was inaugurated on April 17th, 1948. With its simplicity and elegance of line the monument displays a historic French character.The female figure, with the Bible in her right hand and broken chain in her left hand, personifies the spirit of religious freedom. The fleur-de-lis (French lily) on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. She discards the cloak of suppression to triumph above the earth globe in its own spiritual space. Her gaze is fixed on a majestic vision of coming things. On the portrayed Southernmost point of Africa to where the frail ships transported the Huguenots, the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and culture (the harp), the agriculture and viticulture (the sheaf of corn and grape vine) and industry (spinning wheel) are portrayed.
The three lofty arches is a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Above it the Sun of Righteousness shines, and above that the Cross as symbol of Christian faith is mounted. The water pond, reflecting the colonnade behind it, expresses the undisturbed tranquility of mind and spiritual peace the Huguenots experienced after much conflict and strife. The museum nearby chronicles the history of the first settlers, with each of the original Huguenot farms having its own fascinating story to tell. The Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village is unspoilt, as restrictions have been placed on the extent of renovations and new construction in order to preserve the spirit of the original settlers to the area. Once a sleepy country retreat, the village began experiencing a boom since the 1990s, and property prices have sharply increased. The ideal summer weather, the country side, the fynbos, the snowy peaks in winter, the refined art of living and the proximity to Cape Town have turned Franschhoek into one of South Africa's most sought after residential addresses. The construction of the new English-medium private Bridge House School outside the village has also attracted many urban dwellers to the village.
Franschhoek is notable for having some of the top restaurants in the country within its quiet borders. The strong wine culture and pristine natural and architectural beauty has made Franschhoek into what many describe as the food and wine capital of South Africa. The city hosts one of the TOP 50 restaurants in the world, according to the S.Pellegrino world's 50 best restaurants-ranking and a famous belgian Pâtisserie for belgian pralines. La Petite Ferme Restaurant for instance, offers legendary culinary delights in a unique interior decor with a stunning panoramic view on the Winelands.
The attributes of the village have turned Franschhoek into a popular tourist destination, with dozens of bed & breakfasts and small cottages available for accommodation at premium prices as well as a large used bookstore.
Franschhoek's week-end festival for Bastille Day has been celebrated for the last 15 years.
Source:
-Wikipedia
-The Huguenot Society of South Africa
La Cabriere Country House, Franschhoek, South Africa - Best Prices
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La Cabriere offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, located under a 10-minute walk from Franschhoek. It features a garden with indigenous trees and panoramic views of the Franschhoek Mountains, an outdoor swimming pool and a lake.
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Wine Country, Franschhoek, South Africa
Wine Country Franschhoek South Africa Franschhoek lies west of Cape Town, South Africa. Rfid Travel Wallet Franschhoek is a quaint village in the wine country with quaint shops, world class restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and excellent wineries. Franschhoek boasts Cape Dutch architecture, a Huguenot monument, and farms that still have French names. Ride the wine tram, taste local wines from boutique to large wineries and enjoy the lush scenery. Franschhoek resembles the wine country in Napa Valley, and is complete with South African hospitality.
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Rickety Bridge Manor House,Franschhoek South Africa
The Franschhoek wine estate, Rickety Bridge, has a winemaking history dating back to the 17th century. It was once part of the original La Provence farm granted to the first French Huguenots who settled in Oliphantshoek and renamed the area, Franschhoek. Over the years La Provence was subdivided and in 1797 the land which is now known as Rickety Bridge wine estate was granted to the widow, Paulina De Villiers.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is situated less than 3 kilometres from the centre of the quaint Franschhoek town and nestles against the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains overlooking the majestic Wemmershoek Mountain range.
This position gives the estate a range of aspects and soil types for growing different varieties of grapes. The lower flatland of the estate is covered by sandy soils being close the Franschhoek River which crosses in front of the estate's lower border. The hillside provides the wine estate with decomposed granite soils which are ideal for growing high quality red grapes required for producing premium red wine.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is 50 Hectares in area of which only 15 Hectares are currently dedicated to vineyard, with a further 6 hectares under development. The remaining 35 Hectares are made up of buildings, dams and pine forest.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is a popular destination in the Cape winelands with a long winemaking history, although reminiscent of the past, and nostalgic and timeless; this estate is also all things new' and all thing delectable' and all things sublime'.
This historic wine estate boasts a myriad of facets to offer the discerning consumer. Rickety Bridge wine estate offers a superb restaurant, wedding facilities and packages, and has both conferencing and luxury accommodation offerings.
Vineyard Art Gallery Franschhoek | Cape Winelands, Cape Town, South Africa
An online tour of our Vineyard Gallery, located on the main road of the village in the heart of the Franschhoek Winelands. The gallery is open 7-days a week. For more information visit us online: fineartportfolio.co.za.
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4 Bedroom House in Franschhoek, 20 daniel hugo, Situated on a quiet, leafy Franschhoek street, this gorgeous family home exudes taste, style and com
Franschhoek - Basse Provence South-Africa
Country house - Jacob Room.
Cosy Room on first floor with a straw roofing. It was a former Dutch mansion. Well-kept breakfast. The garden was maintained on average. A car / taxi is needed to visit the center. I recommend this accommodation to other travelers who want to explore the Franschhoek wine region.
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Lavender Farm Guest House - Franschhoek (África do Sul)
Estivemos em Franschhoek em outubro/2017, e nos hospedamos no Lavender Farm Guest House. Confira no vídeo como é esse lindo hotel na Região Vinícola do Cabo.
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Franschhoek Villas: 43-on-Cabriere - Self Catering Accommodation in Franschhoek South Africa
This 4 star chic self catering house, part of the Franschhoek Villas Collection, with its sought after Cabriere Street address, is a must for those looking to immerse themselves in the Franschhoek experience.
With the vibrant main road (and world renowned food scene) located only streets away, 43-on-Cabriere provides guests with the perfect self-catering Franschhoek stay.
The villa sleeps 6 people and has a modern fully equipped kitchen, splash pool and patio with braai facilities.
Distance to Franschhoek Main Road: ± 200 meters.
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Magnificent smallholding in an exceptional village position. This boutique-style farm measures just under 2.3Ha and is planted to 2,500 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, producing around 4,500 bottles of wine a year.
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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouses - Franschhoek, South Africa
Just 300 metres from the Franschhoek monument, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouses offers luxurious suites and traditional cottages, some with their own private swimming pools.
All of the accommodation at Akademie Street is set in lush gardens and many have views of the mountains of the Cape Winelands. Each suite or cottage has its own theme.
Gelatenheid Oortuiging and Vreugde each have their own sun-kissed swimming pool and shady, private garden. The fourth building, Uitsig is a separate, large, luxurious upstairs suite with balcony and lovely views. The fifth building, Twyfeling is a gracious Cape Dutch style house with large living rooms and two large bedroom suites. Uitsig and Twyfeling share a large, heated pool and garden.
A full English breakfast is served each morning and the hotel’s concierge desk is open 24/7 to help you with restaurants, wine tours, hikes and advice on what to see and do.
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouses is just 30 minutes drive from Stellenbosch and 1 hour from Cape Town.
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The Coach House Franschhoek Bed and Breakfast Guest House
We Are situated in a quiet street in the lovely village of Franschhoek, a stroll away from it's famous restaurants and shops, and 50 metres from the Huguenot Monument and Museum
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This unique home is all about family with a good balance between relaxed communal open-plan living areas and the more formal, private accommodation of the home. Entertaining is integral to an exceptionally well designed reception area, incorporating a large feature kitchen (with separate scullery), dining room, and two lounges all within a large, but comfortable space. In the summer, the area flows seamlessly outdoors with stackable glass doors opening to the pool deck and outside area, equipped with an adjustable aluminium awning, built-in gas braai and a misting system. The perfect epitome of indoor and outdoor entertaining with a beautiful mountain backdrop to match. The light and airy kitchen is fully equipped with ample storage and counter space. No expense was spared in procuring the highest quality finishes and fittings throughout, from a state of the art ranged oven, Caesarstone counter tops and an island unit with a French Oak eating deck. There is a 500-bottle Wine Cellar, leading off the dining area, making this a food- and wine-lovers dream come true. The property boasts four spacious en-suite bedrooms of which three are upstairs.
The wide open spaces on this Estate, with only 21 homes, will leave you with the sense that you're living the country life - in style. Delta Crest is situated only 14km from Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, and 4km from Bridge House School. It offers an equestrian center, a tennis court and a swimming pool, all within the safe confines of a security estate.
Location: Franschhoek Fantasy home
This week on Top Billing we take you to beautiful Franschhoek, to the home of Charlotte Daneel.