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 15 and 16 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 La Motte Millennium and La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. On the estate, the following will be on offer:
Saturday, 15 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 a Motte offers a French-inspired menu for lunch and dinner, with live lunch-time French café music setting the tone. To make a reservation, 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 tenor Levy Sekgapane and pianist Albie van Schalkwyk in a French-inspired rectial featuring Fauré, Debussy and Beethoven. For more information and to book, please contact Angela at +27 (0)21 876 8000 or concerts@la-motte.co.za.
- Also visit the La Motte Farm Shop for a variety of confectionery, baguettes, croissants and beautiful French-inspired gift ideas.
Sunday, 16 July
- Pierneef à la Motte offers a French-inspired menu for lunch with live French café music setting the tone. To make a reservation please 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.
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