Luxury Self-Drive Holiday for 12 Nights
5 Star Accommodation
Le Quartier Francais
The Cape Winelands
Tsala Treetop Lodge
The Garden Route
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Game Reserve
Destination: South Africa.
12 night itinerary including Cape Winelands, Garden Route, Cape Town and Kwandwe Game Reserve.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 8 ratings
I was so sad we only got to stay at Le Quartier Francis 2 nights. I could have moved in there - the staff was great, breakfast was out of this world, and the entire place was one of the most charming places I have ever been.
C MUROW
Le Quartier Francais Location.
Directions For Drivers
From Cape Town (via N1): Drive out of Cape Town on the N1 past Belville and Brackenfell turn-offs. Continue past the Winelands 1-Stop Engen petrol station as well as the first Stellenbosch turn-off after the petrol station. Take the next turn-off named Stellenbosch/Klapmuts and turn right at the stop on the R44.
Approximately 600m further, go over the 4-way stop. Shortly after the 4 way stop (+/-400m) turn left at the Franschhoek sign. Carry along this road for approximately 8 km until it ends at a T-junction at which you turn right to Franschhoek on the R45. This road will take you straight into Franschhoek (approximately 16 km further).
Continue down the main street of Franschhoek, and Le Quartier Francais restaurant is on your right-hand side at the corner of Huguenot Road and Berg Street. Turn right into Berg Street and then right again into Wilhelmina Street, and the entrance to Le Quartier Francais is on your right hand side.
From Cape Town (via N2): Drive out of Cape Town on the N2, and take the first Stellenbosch turn-off (Baden Powell Drive/R310) and keep on travelling to Stellenbosch. You will eventually pass the Spier Wine Estate (on your right) and a few kilometres after that, the road will end at a T-junction (approximately 13 km from the N2 turn-off).
Turn right at the T-junction and travel into Stellenbosch. You will pass over 3 traffic lights - keep to your left. The road ends at a T-junction at which you turn left. Pass over 3 traffic lights and shortly after the 3rd set, turn right at a set of lights at the Franschhoek/Idas Valley sign.
This road will take you over the mountain on the Helshoogte Pass, trough Johannesdal and through Pniel and eventually ends at a T-junction (16 km from Stellenbosch). This T-junction is shortly after the Boschendal Wine Estate (which would have been on your right). Turn right at the T-junction onto the R45 to Franschhoek. This road will take you straight into Franschhoek (approximately 13 km further).
Continue down the main street of Franschhoek, and Le Quartier Francais restaurant is on your right-hand side at the corner of Huguenot Road and Berg Street. Turn right into Berg Street and then right again into Wilhelmina Street, and the entrance to Le Quartier Francais is on your right hand side.
From Hermanus/The Garden Route: Either follow the N2 to the Baden Powell Drive/R310 exit, and follow the directions as above OR you can take the more scenic route via the Franschhoek Pass - leave the N2 at the R43 towards Villiersdorp (16 km past Caledon) and follow this road to Villiersdorp. Turn left onto the R45, and after approximately 8 km turn right to stay on the R45 and go over the Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek. Turn right into the Main road (R45) at the Monument. Le Quartier Francais restaurant is on your left-hand side at the corner of Huguenot Road and Berg Street.
Turn left into Berg Street and then right into Wilhelmina Street, and the entrance to Le Quartier Francais is on your right hand side.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have air conditioning, a hair dryer, mini bar, underfloor heating, heated towel rails, electronic safe, Nespresso coffee machine and tea making facilities, a wood burning fireplace, complimentary Wi-Fi, and satellite/cable TV.
The main property has a swimming pool, secure parking, complimentary internet access, and a library. Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 11:00. There is valet parking/secure limited parking area with secure street parking.
Leeu Spa is a wellness sanctuary that offers authentic massages and holistic treatments by expert therapists. A range of treatments for children (aged 6-12) are also offered. Leeu Spa is situated at Leeu Estates, a 3 km drive from Le Quartier Francais. Transport between the properties is available.
Protégé is a casual-style eatery at Le Quartier Français and features stylish cuisine created by a series of talented young chefs. The fresh, seasonal menu is based on an a la carte offering where guests are free to select as many or as few courses as they desire.
Epice - derived from the French word Épice meaning spice (and is pronounced eh-peace) - is an intimate fine dining restaurant with a tasting menu.
At the sister Franschhoek property, Leeu Estates, the world-renowned and award-wining La Colombe team offer a world-class dining experience at La Petite Colombe.
The Great Heart Wines Boutique recalibrates the notion of an 'intimate’ and personalised' wine tasting with availability for a table that sits four guests at a time for Le Quartier Francais and Leeu House guests only.
The Wine Studio offers a truly immersive wine experience. Housed on Leeu Estates, it is run by the Mullineux & Leeu team, whose knowledgeable tasting room staff will guide guests in the finer nuances of these handcrafted wines. Guests at Le Quartier Francais are welcome to book a wine tasting experience at the Wine Studio during their stay. Transport between the properties is available.
A laundry service is available (additional cost) as are babysitting services (also additional cost).
Credit cards are accepted.
It is advisable to pre-book dinner reservations in Franschhoek, especially between October and April. You can do this directly via www.franschhoek-restaurants.co.za or on the Dineplan website or mobile app (available on iPhone and Android - search for dineplan in the app store). We advise booking at least 24hours in advance.
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