It's been three years since South Africa's French Corner has been able to celebrate its Huguenot heritage. And things are set to kick off in style this Bastille weekend in Franschhoek.
Travel lovers all across Mzansi have been breathing a collective sigh of relief as events and festivals are once again a viable option for planning a weekend away.
The Cape Winelands has played host to some truly phenomenal gatherings, and finally the Franschhoek Valley is ready for a fully French Bastille Weekend of fun on 16 and 17 July.
Prepare for an indulgent two days filled with delicious food, craft drinks, local coffee and wine. It takes place all across Franschhoek's main road, with the Bastille market located next to the NG Church.
The Bastille Day Weekend Line-Up:
Saturday, 16 July
- Market runs from 10h00 to 17h00, with Newton & Co’s full band showing off their musical talents.
- Wine tastings at Franschhoek Cellars and The Franschhoek Square: 11h00 to 16h00. Pre-order your tasting glasses and wine coupons (eight coupons per person), at R180 per person, directly through Webtickets for access to both venues. Additional tasting coupons will be available to purchase.
- Catch the Franschhoek’s local band at the Town Hall, all day.
Sunday, 17 July
- Market runs from 10h00 to 16h00 with Guy Feldman and Stuart Thornhill as live entertainment e vibes strong, as the market trades from 10am to 4pm.
- Wine tastings at Franschhoek Cellars and The Franschhoek Square: 11h00 to 16h00, Pre-order your tasting glasses and wine coupons (eight coupons per person), at R180 per person, directly through Webtickets for access to both venues. Additional tasting coupons will be available to purchase.
- Catch the Franschhoek’s local band at the Town Hall, all day.
- So get into full-swing by dressing up in your finest red, white and blue, not forgetting your beret, as you soak all that Franschhoek has to offer! It's the ideal family weekend getaway, with special play areas including trampolines, rides and jumping castles to keep your little ones entertained. Best of all entry is free and there is ample parking.
Participating Wineries & Beer Co's
Franschhoek Cellars
- Painted Wolf Wines
- Holden Manz
- Great Heart Wines
- Leeu Passant
- Boschendal
- Backsberg Family Wines
- Grande Provence Wines
- Franschhoek Cellars
- Old Road Wine Company
- Bellingham
- Cape Chamonix Wine Estate
Franschhoek Square
- Painted Wolf Wines
- Dieu Donné Vineyards
- Rickety Bridge Winery
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Leopard's Leap
- La Motte Wine Estate
- Mont Rochelle Winery
- Lynx Wines
- La Bri
- Haute Cabrière
- Anthonij Rupert Wyne
- Klein Goederust Boutique Winery
- Wildeberg
- Franschhoek Beer Co
Prefer to plan a wine-tasting weekend at your own pace? Take a look at this Ultimate Cape Town Wine-Tastings planner.
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