What is Bastille day?
Bastille Day or the French La Fête Nationale is celebrated on the 14th of July and serves as a celebration of a reunited France. In Franschhoek, with its rich French Huguenot history, French traditions have always been treasured and that is why each year Bastille Day is celebrated with a special festival.
This year the annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival takes place on 14 and 15 July, with an exceptional celebration of the Valley’s French heritage and love for food and wine.
La Motte will participate in the weekend’s French Festivities with a wine stand in the Festival tent sharing the latest releases - 2016 La Motte Millennium and 2018 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. On the estate, the following will be on offer:
Saturday, 14 July
- Taste the range of award-winning La Motte wines and Rhône-inspired blends presented from La Motte’s welcoming Tasting Room with a special French theme.
- Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant offers a French-inspired menu for lunch and dinner, with live lunch-time French café music setting the tone. To make a reservation, click here, please contact the restaurant at +27 (0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za.
- La Motte’s popular Classical Music Concert programme also offers a French flavour, with pianist Charl du Plessis performing a French-inspired classical recital with works by Ravel, Debussy, Chopin and more.
- Also visit the La Motte Farm Shop for a variety of confectionery, baguettes, croissants and beautiful French-inspired gift ideas.
Sunday, 15July
- Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant offers a French-inspired menu for lunch with live French café music setting the tone. To make a reservation please click here, contact us at +27 (0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za.
- Also visit the La Motte Farm Shop for a variety of confectionery, baguettes, croissants and beautiful French-inspired gift ideas.
