Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse
#AWorkOfArt 🎨🖌️ Between our walls, your experience truly is a work of art – perhaps the double masterpiece of merging a #Monet with a #Kentridge. 🖼️🎨 A Taste of Saint-Tropez in Africa? S’il Vous Plait.🇫🇷 Where these worlds meet, you find Ukubaleka (Escape in Xhosa).🛖 Once a miniscule fishing village, #SaintTropez has long been the playground of oligarchs, […]
La Petite Ferme Launches The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, a boutique hotel & wine estate in Franschhoek, is proud to announce the launch of The ZA Project – a pioneering collaboration with final-year Illustration students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography & Design. Academy students were invited to design the label for La Petite Ferme’s 2024 vintage limited-edition Pinotage, The ZA. Thirteen students […]
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse
🌿 Old and New Vine Tendrils 🍇Most of us love the beautiful scenery of vineyards and even more their delicious products each year. But did you know this about grapevines? 🤔 🌳 Trunk Structure● The trunk is a permanent structure supporting the vine’s above-ground parts, including leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. 🌿🍇● It originates from a young shoot and varies […]
A Taste of Saint-Tropez in Africa? S’il Vous Plait
Where These Worlds Meet, You Find Ukubaleka Once a miniscule fishing village, Saint-Tropez has always been a go-to playground of oligarchs, rappers, and supermodels. Its old fashioned, quiet charm with dreamy vineyards and Provençal countryside climbing the Massif de Maures, retains everlasting appeal. 12,300 kilometers south-east of the French Riviera, near the tip of Africa, […]
Eco-Sustainable
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse believe sustainability is more than just a concept—it’s their promise to you and the planet! Located in the stunning Cape Winelands of South Africa, this award-winning guesthouse offers a five-star oasis with eco-conscious accommodations. By choosing them, you’re supporting sustainable tourism and contributing to a greener planet. Enjoy luxury and […]
Sip, Savour, & Celebrate: Backsberg Elevates Easter With The Perfect Merlot And Chocolate Fusion
This Autumn, Backsberg Family Wines takes indulgence to new heights with the perfect pairing of their Plum Valley Merlot and the decadence of chocolate. At the heart of Easter celebrations is the estate’s acclaimed Plum Valley Merlot—an elegant, full-bodied red that pairs beautifully with chocolate and rich desserts. To complement the wine’s fruit-forward notes and […]
Backsberg Family Wines Unveils an Unmissable Summer Experience at its Franschhoek Cellar Door
Perfectly timed with the arrival of summer, Backsberg Family Wines welcomes guests to its Franschhoek cellar door, one of the valley’s hidden gems and a ‘must-visit’ for all wine lovers. Tucked off the vibrant main road and with encompassing mountain views, this fifth-generation winery boasts over a century of heritage with a fresh new energy, […]
Franschhoek Ignites The Arts: Join In The Celebration Of ‘Franschhoek Creates’ This November
Franschhoek’s vibrant arts scene will come alive from November 1st to 17th during the much-anticipated ‘Franschhoek Creates’ festival, which showcases a dazzling array of exhibitions that seamlessly weave together creativity, culture and community. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to engage with innovative works from a diverse group of talented artists, each exploring unique themes […]
The Ultimate Sparkling Celebration is Back: Secure Your Tickets for the 2024 Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
As the festive season approaches and with summer in full swing, the Franschhoek Wine Valley is excited to announce the return of its annual sparkling highlight: the Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival. Set for Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 2024, this year’s event, in proud partnership with Capitec, promises to be […]
Franschhoek Bastille 2024 Celebrations Postponed to New Dates: 20th & 21st July
In an urgent update, event organisers, following consultations with disaster and risk management, have been advised to postpone the Iconic Bastille 2024 celebrations to new dates, 20th & 21st July. This decision prioritises guest safety amidst severe weather warnings and anticipated disruptive rain this week. “The decision to postpone was made after careful consideration and […]