Le Quartier Francais
South African WinelandsLuxury, privacy, unparalleled service, and gastronomy par excellence define Le Quartier Français, a peaceful retreat in the heart of the wine country near Cape Town, South Africa.
The hotel has a total of 21 rooms, consisting of 9 Auberge Rooms, 3 Grande Rooms, 3 Petit Garden Suites, 2 Suites and 4 Four Quarter Suites. The latter are the most luxurious and consist of four suites set around a private courtyard incorporating a pool. All are decorated using the ultimate in luxury fittings, fabrics, finishes and artwork by local talent as well as warming fireplaces ideal for cooler evenings.
Eating is not a problem in Franschhoek - the gourmet capital of South Africa - and there is nowhere better to begin your culinary adventure than at the Tasting Rooms at Le Quartier Francais. This restaurant is world-renowned and at the helm is the award wining chef - Margot Janse.
Aside from sampling some of the country's finest cuisine you can also enjoy exploring the village's quaint shops and galleries, try fly fishing, horse riding and golf. For wine tasting there are more than 40 wineries to visit as well as chocolate and olive oil tastings.
Le Quartier Francais Information
Location & Getting There
Situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Village, in the winelands just outside of bustling Cape Town, the property is a 45-minute drive from Cape Town Airport.
Accommodations
The hotel has a total of 21 rooms. Auberge Rooms are ideal for families and couples, featuring a private pool, lounge area and walled garden. Grande rooms come with a swimming pool, while Petit Garden Suites open onto a private patio that looks over their own secret corner garden. Four Quarter Suites comprises of 4 sumptuous and generously sized suites, two upstairs and two downstairs, set around a private courtyard incorporating a pool.
Activities
Aside from sampling some of the country’s finest cuisine at a number of the local restaurants in Franschhoek, guests can also enjoy exploring the village’s quaint shops and galleries, try fly fishing, horse riding and golf. For wine tasting, there are more than 40 wineries to visit as well as chocolate and olive oil tastings for the younger guests.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at Le Quartier Francais. However, the hotel only welcomes children under 14 at the Four Quarters on an exclusive use basis.
- Three restaurants
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Treatment room
- Screening room
- Dining
- Visit quaint shops and galleries
- Fly fishing
- Horse riding
- Golf
- Wine tasting
"Tucked away just off of Franschhoek’s main street, Le Quartier Francais is ideally located, against the backdrop of dramatic mountain views. The lodges are exquisite with all modern conveniences. Renowned for outstanding restaurants, a meal at their signature restaurant, The Tasting Room, is an absolute must."
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