Articles tagged ‘Franschhoek’
Three Days, Two Nights at the Cape
By BootsnAll | August 1st, 2006 |
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Over at the BootsnAll South Africa Travel forum, dopezyn needs to know how to navigate through two nights in the greater Cape region.
Here are my two cents, dopezyn:
It’s Bastille Day All Weekend in Franschhoek
By Ben | July 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Western Cape’s little slice of France, Franschhoek, is celebrating Bastille Day all weekend - why not join in the joie?
“Franschhoek”, in Afrikaans, literally means “French corner” - it’s the valley where, in the late-17th century, a wave of Huguenots eventually settled, fleeing Catholic persecution in their native France. Today, the Franschhoek Valley is one [...]
Simondium’s Country Lodge, Paarl Road, Cape Winelands: Accommodation Review
By Ben | July 10th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Simondium’s Country Lodge
R45, between the R310 and the N1
Paarl-Franschhoek Region, Cape Winelands | Map
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Simondium’s Bar
Accommodation type: Small Hotel
Number of stars: 3
Rooms starting from (per person sharing): R600 and up [per room, not person; see comment from Wilna [...]
Leopard’s Leap Shiraz (2002): Wine Review
By Ben | July 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
2002 Leopard’s Leap Shiraz
Where found? Nonna Lina’s winelist
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Leopard’s Leap Shiraz
How much? R70
Drunk with? Dinner; linguine affumicato and spaghetti bolognese
Did it suit? Perfectly!
Value for money? Yes
SA Blog recommends? For fun with friends
Pinehurst Pinotage (2004): Wine Review
By Ben | June 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
2004 Pinehurst Pinotage
Where found? Moreson, Franschhoek
How much? R39
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Pinehurst Pinotage
Drunk with? Lunch; An assortment of delectable homemade curries.
Did it suit? Quite well
Value for money? Yes
SA Blog recommends? For (somewhat pricey) fun with friends.
Moreson, Franschhoek: Wine Estate Review
By Ben | June 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Moreson
Happy Valley Road
off the R45 (Franschhoek main road) | Map
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Moreson Vines
Tasting hours: 11-17:00 seven days a week, including public holidays.
Tasting fee: R10
Number of wines to taste: up to five.
Reds? Yes
Whites? Yes
Special? Methode Cap Classique (sparkling wine/champagne) is [...]
La Motte, Franschhoek: Wine Estate Review
By Ben | June 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
La Motte
Off the R45 (Franschhoek Main Road) | Map
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La Motte Wines
Tasting hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30, Sat 10:00-15:00, Sun closed
Tasting fee: R15
Number of wines to taste: Seven
Reds? Yes
Whites? Yes
SA Blog recommends? It’s a decent back-up plan.
Contact
Tel: +27 (0) [...]
Head to the Winelands for Autumn Colors
By Ben | April 29th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
For a treat this weekend - which is extra long because of Workers’ Day on Monday - SA Blog suggests a drive to Franschhoek, via the Helshoogte Pass and the town of Pniel (map), where lovely autumn colors are on display.
Winter Vines
Before you go, check out SA Blog’s Best of Franschhoek for suggestions - [...]
La Fromagerie, Franschhoek, Winelands: Cafe Review
By Ben | March 29th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
La Fromagerie
13 Daniel Hugo Street (between Berg & Bordeaux Streets), Franschhoek | Map
La Fromagerie
Specialty: Cheese boards, freshly-caught trout, country gourmet cuisine
Contact: Tel: +27 (0) 21 876 2155, Fax: +27 (0) 21 876 2517
info@lagrange.co.za
www.lagrange.co.za
SA Blog recommends a visit? Definitely
Best of Franschhoek on SA Blog
By Ben | March 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Find SA Blog’s favorite things to see and do in the beautiful Cape winelands hamlet of Franschhoek here!
Franschhoek Church
Links will be added as posts are written.
Love Franschhoek?
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BEST OF FRANSCHHOEK
Huguenot Fine Foods & Chocolates
Hillcrest Berry Orchards
La Fromagerie
“Best of Franschhoek” tag.
